185/55 R16 Continental WinterContact TS 870 variants
Continental WinterContact TS 870 is a winter tyre made in total of 80 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 185/55 R16 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and -30mm narrower than the widest one (155). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (185mm), which results in 101.75mm sidewall height. In 185/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Continental WinterContact TS 870 - "T", which is good for speeds up to 190 km/h. In 185/55 R16, WinterContact TS 870 usually competes against W462 Winter i*cept RS3, which is a tyre from Hankook with a rating of 75%, compared to 98% of the Continental in question.
Continental WinterContact TS 870 is made in 80 sizes, starting from 155/65 R14 up to 155/70 R19.
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (185/55 R16)
good
Ranked #1 of 16
Securing first place among 16 competitors, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 demonstrated a highly commendable performance. Evaluated as 'Good,' this tire shone for its well-rounded capabilities, excelling across various surfaces without showing a clear weakness in any major testing category. Praised for being incredibly balanced, it boasted low fuel consumption and wear, positioning itself as a particularly recommendable option. This assessment was bolstered further by its superior performance in snow braking, a discipline where it outranked others, confirming its strength and versatility in winter conditions.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 | 2,1 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,5 | 1,8 | 3,0 | 2,0 |
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185/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Premium | ||||
| 2. | Pirelli WINTER 190 SNOWCONTROL SERIE III | Premium | ||||
| 3. | Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6 | Premium | ||||
| 4. | Hankook Winter i*cept RS2 W452! Newer model available: Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 5. | Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Premium | ||||
| 6. | Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02 | Upper-middle | £110 83 T + 1 | |||
| 7. | Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert | Upper-middle | ||||
| 8. | Kumho WinterCraft WP51! Newer model available: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 9. | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 | Lowcost | ||||
| 10. | Uniroyal WinterExpert | Upper-middle | £91 87 T | |||
| 11. | Imperial SnowDragon 3 | Lowcost |
