Continental WinterContact TS 870 is a winter tyre made in total of 80 sizes, ranging from R14 to R14 - this particular dimension is R15, which means it fits to a 15 inch/381mm diameter wheel. 205/65 R15 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and -50mm narrower than the widest one (155). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 133.25mm sidewall height. In 205/65 R15, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Continental WinterContact TS 870 - "T","H", which are good for speeds up to 190, 210 km/h.
AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 exemplary Ranked #1 of 20The Continental WinterContact TS 870 emerged as the top performer, clinching the 1st position among 20 competitors and receiving an 'Exemplary' rating. The tire delivered well-balanced and strong performance in various weather conditions, coupled with short braking distances and an impressively high mileage potential. It excelled in specific categories such as aquaplaning resistance (longitudinal), dry handling, snow braking, and wet circle cornering, underscoring its capability to dominate in diverse scenarios. The only noted downside was its higher price level, but its superior performance justifies the investment.