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. 205/65 R16 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 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Continental WinterContact TS 870 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 205/65 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.
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.
