The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P demonstrates solid performance across various conditions, with safe driving characteristics on both dry and wet roads. Despite some precision issues on dry surfaces, it excels in safety during sudden maneuvers and has notably better-than-average dry braking. On wet roads, it impresses with short braking distances, effective aquaplaning resistance, and easy, secure handling. While its performance in winter conditions is average in braking and traction, it offers considerable safety reserves and precise control.

A balanced performer, offering a blend of performance and economy.

• Positive: Exemplifies control on dry pavements and is a value proposition due to its economical nature.

Rating: Recommended

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P stands out for its unparalleled low rolling resistance, making it a prime choice for fuel economy or EV use. It exhibits impressive dry performance, backed by good wet braking and superior comfort levels. However, its snow performance and wet handling capabilities are somewhat middling, with only a slight deviation from the top-performing tires in the snow tests.

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P showcased a harmonious blend of performance across various conditions. Excelling in wet conditions, delivering impressive grip on both dry and snowy surfaces, and having the lowest rolling resistance on test, it solidified its stance as the top-performing tire in this winter SUV evaluation. The tire did, however, manifest mid-tier results in noise and aquaplaning resistance.

The Continental WinterContact TS 870 P showcases its prowess especially when it comes to acceleration and cornering on snowy terrains. While its performance in snowy conditions is commendable, it exhibits a longer braking distance on wet surfaces. Its high resistance to aquaplaning is a significant strength, though there is a hint of instability during sharp realignments on dry terrains. Overall, the tire offers good handling, bolstered by its low rolling resistance, adding to its economic benefits.

• Positive: Enhanced lateral stability on snow, ensuring fast acceleration and confident cornering. Strong resistance to lateral aquaplaning, elevating safety in wet conditions. Dependable dry handling, even if there's a slight room for improvement. Economic benefits through low rolling resistance. Low noise levels, enhancing the comfort of the driving experience.

• Negative: Extended braking distance on wet terrains, indicating a potential area for improvement. Slight instability in wet handling, especially in sharp realignments.

A premium-class tire that ensures excellent handling response in any weather, and is characterized by low noise emission and low rolling resistance. At the same time, this Continental model comes at a fairly high price.

A tire with well-balanced performance that ensures a great handling feel in any weather conditions and has low noise emission and low rolling resistance.

Top winter tires with excellent driving dynamics properties in all weather conditions, fuel-saving rolling resistance. Limited mileage and economy.

Very good handling performance on snow (in spite of the less-than-perfect lateral stability). Well-balanced performance on wet pavement. Short braking distance and good handling response on dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance and reduced lateral stability on wet pavement. Low straight hydroplaning resistance. Very good.

Positive: A winter tyre with no real weaknesses. Excellent in all conditions and all tests.
Negative: Slightly slow steering.