245/65 R17 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P variants
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is a winter tyre made in total of 178 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 245/65 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 159.25mm sidewall height. In 245/65 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Continental WinterContact TS 870 P - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 245/65 R17, WinterContact TS 870 P usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of %, compared to 94% of the Continental in question.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is made in 178 sizes, starting from 205/60 R16 up to 325/40 R22.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (245/65 R17)
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 12
Rated in a commendable 2nd place among 12 competitors, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P received an 'Exemplary' final rating. Excelling in rolling resistance, wet braking, and wet circle cornering, it showcased outstanding driving characteristics particularly on snow and wet surfaces. The tire demonstrated strong safety reserves against aquaplaning and offered short braking distances. Despite its higher price point, the tire's low rolling resistance and overall performance make it a top choice for winter driving conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 1- | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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very good
Ranked #2 of 8
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P secured an impressive second place out of eight competitors, earning a final rating of "Very good." According to tester feedback, the tyre exhibited very controllable handling on snow with ample reserves and performed well on wet surfaces, boasting short braking distances, neutral behavior, precision, and strong grip on dry roads. However, its performance on wet roads showed room for improvement, notably in braking, early-onset aquaplaning, and reduced cornering grip. Despite these minor deficits, particularly in curve grip, its strength was undeniable in several disciplines. It excelled in dry braking, dry handling, objective dry handling, interior noise, rolling resistance, and objective snow handling, confirming its versatility and robust performance across various conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 9,3 | 9,4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 7,5 | 9,4 | 8,3 | 10 | 8 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | 2 | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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245/65 R17 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Premium | £228 111 H | |||
| 2. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £216 111 H | |||
| 3. | Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV | Premium | ||||
| 4. | Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 | Premium | £238 111 H | |||
| 5. | Nokian WR SUV 3! Newer model available: Nokian WR SUV 4 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 6. | Falken EUROWINTER HS01 SUV | Upper-middle | ||||
| 7. | Goodyear UltraGrip SUV | Premium | £204 107 H | |||
| 8. | Hankook Winter i*cept evo2 SUV W320A | Upper-middle | ||||
| 9. | Kumho WinterCraft WS71 | Upper-middle | £151 111 H | |||
| 10. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 EVO | Premium | ||||
| 11. | Fortune Fsr901 | Lowcost | ||||
| 12. | Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 SUV | Lowcost | £140 107 H + 1 |
