255/40 R21 Continental WinterContact TS 870 P variants
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is a winter tyre made in total of 83 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R21, which means it fits to a 21 inch/533.4mm diameter wheel. 255/40 R21 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (205) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 102mm sidewall height. In 255/40 R21, there is only one possible speed index for Continental WinterContact TS 870 P - "T", which is good for speeds up to 190 km/h. In 255/40 R21, WinterContact TS 870 P usually competes against Blizzak LM-005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 92%, compared to 97% of the Continental in question.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P is made in 83 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 (255/40 R21)
very good
Ranked #4 of 7
Finishing 4th out of 7 competitors, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P showcased a commendable performance in the winter automotorsport event. It earned a final rating of "Very good," reflecting its strong capabilities under wintry conditions. Officials praised the tyre for its robust corner grip and decent traction on snow, as well as its balanced snow handling capabilities. On top of that, it stood out for its exceptional protection against aquaplaning and its active driving behavior with good corner stability on dry roads. The tyre's very low rolling resistance was also highlighted as a significant advantage, helping to offset its few shortcomings. These included somewhat reduced braking performance on snow and weak braking, reduced driving stability, and limited reserves on wet surfaces. Additionally, a slight instability was noted during fast lane changes on dry surfaces. Despite these drawbacks, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 P excelled in aquaplaning resistance in cross conditions, rolling resistance, and snow cornering, proving itself a formidable choice for winter driving conditions.
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255/40 R21 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
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| 1. | Continental WinterContact TS 870 P | Premium | £255 102 T | |||
| 2. | Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV | Premium | ||||
| 3. | Pirelli SCORPION WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 | Premium | £339 102 V + 1 | |||
| 4. | Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 Suv | Premium | £318 102 V | |||
| 5. | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | Premium | £242 102 V | |||
| 6. | Nokian WR SUV 4 | Upper-middle | £266 102 V |