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Continental WinterContact TS 860

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We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Continental WinterContact TS 860. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

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– A good number of drivers find the tire comfortable and quiet.
– The happy owners said that these tires performed very well in a variety of conditions, including snow/slush, wet and dry conditions.
– According to some user reviews, the tire is durable.
– The motorists appreciated the very good quality and the great price.
– The purchasers liked the excellent braking performance of this tire.

Reasons not to buy

– One purchaser complained that at speeds over 80 Km/h this tire became very loud.
– A couple of users said that this tire was of low value because it was handled poorly on ice.

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Popular Vehicle Fitments :: Continental WinterContact TS 860

  • • Audi A4
  • • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • • Volkswagen Arteon
Continental WinterContact TS 860



Manufacturer's description

Balanced properties without compromise, winner of numerous tests.

ContiWinterContact TS 860 is the tire that won in almost all the tests and it can't be a coincidence. It's victory is caused by a very balanced performance in all tested categories, not lost on even one surface, which is very important for domestic winter. The conditions change very often during winter, so you must be ready on both snow and water on the road. Also, Continental wins across all sizes-so if Continental does the size for your car, you certainly can't go wrong.

  • Cool Chili ensures maximum braking performance in any wintry weather condition
  • Liquid Layer Drainage reduces the braking distance on frost-covered and icy roads
  • Snow Curve+ technology for safe cornering on snow-covered roads

Notable Features

Continental WinterContact TS 860 is a premium studless winter tire that ensures a high level of safety on ice and snow-covered roads, as well as on wet and dry pavements. The tire is designed to be fitted on compact and midsize passenger cars.

It is characterized by premium traction and efficient braking performance on winter surfaces, long tread life, smooth and comfortable ride, as well as excellent stability in any winter conditions.

The Continental WinterContact TS 860 tire model has been designed specifically for the weather conditions of Central and Western Europe. It is expected to gradually replace the quite successful model ContiWinterContact TS 850, which scored a total of 47 prizes and awards in comparative winter tire tests conducted by various European industry publications, motoring associations, and consumer organizations, which makes the Conti TS850 today’s best winter tire produced by Continental. Comparative analysis of Continental TS860 and TS850 performance Naturally, the stakes have upped a bit with the WinterContact TS860, and the tire maker surely wants the new development to improve upon the performance of the predecessor model. Well, there are all the prerequisites for that. For example, the WinterContact TS860 braking efficiency on wet pavement has been increased by 5%, on ice by 4%.

There are also improvements in snow traction and ride comfort. At the same time, the fuel efficiency and the expected mileage of the new-generation tire are still up to the high level of the TS850.

The tread pattern of the Conti TS860

The V-directed tread design and the unique construction of the WinterContact TS860 tire ensure superior handling response and efficient winter braking even in the most extreme of emergency situations. In addition, on winter surfaces various proprietary innovative technologies come into play, which serve to boost snow and ice traction.

For example, on winter roads, the SnowCurve technology is activated: the sidewalls of the tread blocks feature additional grooves that form a unique “snow pocket” ensuring extra snow traction.

Winter Contact TS860 design

The efficient braking performance ensured by the Continental WinterContact TS860 even on ice-covered roads is the result of using the Liquid Layer Drainage technology. Generally, during the braking on winter surfaces, a water film is formed underneath the tread, which causes the contact patch to shrink significantly.

The new technology, which includes extra drainage grooves cut into the tread blocks, speeds up evacuation of water from the contact area, which serves to considerably reduce the stopping distance on an ice-covered road. The extra liquid drainage layer The Continental engineers also renewed the rubber compound of the WinterContact TS860. The new Cool Chili compound is characterized by a high content of silica and the inclusion of special resins that keep the tire supple even at low winter temperatures. This combination of different components ensures a short stopping distance and better traction delivered by the TS860 model at absolutely any winter surface.

As we can see, Continental invested a lot of effort into developing yet another top-class winter tire. We can only wait to witness the first successful steps made by the Continental WinterContact TS860 in independent tire tests in order to make sure that the new model does outperform its rivals.

UPD. In 2017, the Continental range was extended with the WinterContact TS 860S SSR model designed to be fitted on sports cars. The key feature of the S-version of the TS 860 model is the Self Supporting Runflat (SSR) technology that allows the car to continue driving even in the event of a puncture and loss of inflated pressure.


Continental WinterContact TS 860 Latest Reviews

21 May, 2021 14:27 by Gerald
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance

Comments
I don't drive in a skid provoking style, but we have severe winters sometimes it gets slippery. And these tires were the first to allow me to move on a hill without punching the wheels in winter. During the snowstorm, I had an additional sense of safety. Thanks to these tires, I was driving when many others stayed at home because of a freezing drizzle and an ice rink. And I was driving slowly ... but I was going... I'm happy.
30 April, 2020 05:24 by Tara
5
Less than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance

Comments
I chose these tires because they fit to our winter conditions (we have a lot of rain, slush, etc.). In many tire tests they occupy leading positions and this is the truth. For our winter conditions, the tire is great, it performs well on wet, snow and slushy snow. The traction is really good. A bit worse in deep snow, but also correctly for such a tread. It is reasonably quiet. Of course I recommend!
9 August, 2019 04:19 by William Sanders DDS
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance

Comments
I am very pleased with these tires. They proved themselves during the difficult winter this year. Despite the large amount of snow, icy surface or mud and low temperatures, I had no problem going up the hill or leaving the underground garage, not to mention skidding. I have had tires for some months, the mileage made on them is about 9,000 km. I recommend it with a clear conscience.

Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Continental / WinterContact TS 860
Car Type
Season
Winter
Rim Diameter
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 19 / 20 / 21 "
Width
155 / 165 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 255 / 285 / 295 / 315 mm
Aspect Ratio
30 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 80 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Continental / WinterContact TS 860 Sizes & Specifications

Rim Model Size Index Features Price
R13 155/70 R13 75T 155/70 R13 75T
R13 155/80 R13 79T 155/80 R13 79T
R13 165/70 R13 79T 165/70 R13 79T
R14 155/65 R14 75T 155/65 R14 75T
R14 165/60 R14 79T XL 165/60 R14 79T XL
R14 165/65 R14 79T 165/65 R14 79T
R14 165/70 R14 81T 165/70 R14 81T
R14 165/70 R14 85T XL 165/70 R14 85T XL
R14 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82T
R14 175/65 R14 86T XL 175/65 R14 86T XL
R14 175/70 R14 84T 175/70 R14 84T
R14 175/70 R14 88T XL 175/70 R14 88T XL
R14 175/80 R14 88T 175/80 R14 88T
R14 185/55 R14 80T 185/55 R14 80T
R14 185/60 R14 82T 185/60 R14 82T
R14 185/65 R14 86T 185/65 R14 86T
R14 185/70 R14 88T 185/70 R14 88T
R15 155/65 R15 77T 155/65 R15 77T
R15 165/60 R15 77T 165/60 R15 77T
R15 165/65 R15 81T 165/65 R15 81T
R15 175/60 R15 81T 175/60 R15 81T
R15 185/55 R15 82H 185/55 R15 82H
R15 185/55 R15 82T 185/55 R15 82T
R15 185/55 R15 86H XL 185/55 R15 86H XL
R15 185/60 R15 84T 185/60 R15 84T
R15 185/60 R15 88T XL 185/60 R15 88T XL
R15 185/65 R15 88T 185/65 R15 88T
R15 185/65 R15 92T XL 185/65 R15 92T XL
R15 195/50 R15 82H 195/50 R15 82H
R15 195/50 R15 82T 195/50 R15 82T
R15 195/55 R15 85H 195/55 R15 85H
R15 195/55 R15 85T 195/55 R15 85T
R15 195/60 R15 88H 195/60 R15 88H
R15 195/60 R15 88T 195/60 R15 88T
R15 195/65 R15 91H 195/65 R15 91H
R15 195/65 R15 91T 195/65 R15 91T
R15 195/65 R15 95T XL 195/65 R15 95T XL
R15 205/60 R15 91H 205/60 R15 91H
R15 205/60 R15 91T 205/60 R15 91T
R15 205/65 R15 94H 205/65 R15 94H
R15 205/65 R15 94T 205/65 R15 94T
R15 215/65 R15 96H 215/65 R15 96H
R16 185/50 R16 81H 185/50 R16 81H
R16 185/55 R16 87T XL 185/55 R16 87T XL
R16 185/60 R16 86H 185/60 R16 86H
R16 195/45 R16 80T 195/45 R16 80T
R16 195/45 R16 84H XL 195/45 R16 84H XL
R16 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H
R16 195/55 R16 91H XL 195/55 R16 91H XL
R16 195/60 R16 89H 195/60 R16 89H
R16 195/65 R16 92H 195/65 R16 92H
R16 205/45 R16 87H FR 205/45 R16 87H FR
R16 205/45 R16 87H FR 205/45 R16 87H FR
R16 205/50 R16 87H 205/50 R16 87H
R16 205/55 R16 91H 205/55 R16 91H
R16 205/55 R16 91T 205/55 R16 91T
R16 205/55 R16 94H 205/55 R16 94H
R16 205/55 R16 94H XL 205/55 R16 94H XL
R16 205/55 R16 94V XL 205/55 R16 94V XL
R16 205/60 R16 92T 205/60 R16 92T
R16 205/65 R16 95H 205/65 R16 95H
R16 215/45 R16 90V XL 215/45 R16 90V XL
R16 215/55 R16 93H 215/55 R16 93H
R16 215/55 R16 97H XL 215/55 R16 97H XL
R16 215/55 R16 97V XL 215/55 R16 97V XL
R17 195/45 R17 81H 195/45 R17 81H
R17 205/65 R17 96V 205/65 R17 96V
R17 215/40 R17 87V XL 215/40 R17 87V XL
R17 225/45 R17 91H 225/45 R17 91H
R17 225/45 R17 94H XL 225/45 R17 94H XL
R17 225/45 R17 94V XL 225/45 R17 94V XL
R17 225/50 R17 98H XL 225/50 R17 98H XL
R17 225/50 R17 98V 225/50 R17 98V
R17 225/50 R17 98V XL 225/50 R17 98V XL
R19 285/40 R19 107V XL FR 285/40 R19 107V XL, FR
R20 255/40 R20 101W XL FR 255/40 R20 101W XL, FR
R20 295/30 R20 101W XL FR 295/30 R20 101W XL, FR
R21 315/45 R21 116V FR 315/45 R21 116V FR

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21 May, 2021 14:27 by Gerald
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance

Comments
I don't drive in a skid provoking style, but we have severe winters sometimes it gets slippery. And these tires were the first to allow me to move on a hill without punching the wheels in winter. During the snowstorm, I had an additional sense of safety. Thanks to these tires, I was driving when many others stayed at home because of a freezing drizzle and an ice rink. And I was driving slowly ... but I was going... I'm happy.
30 April, 2020 05:24 by Tara
5
Less than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Comfort
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance
Wet Performance

Comments
I chose these tires because they fit to our winter conditions (we have a lot of rain, slush, etc.). In many tire tests they occupy leading positions and this is the truth. For our winter conditions, the tire is great, it performs well on wet, snow and slushy snow. The traction is really good. A bit worse in deep snow, but also correctly for such a tread. It is reasonably quiet. Of course I recommend!
9 August, 2019 04:19 by William Sanders DDS
5
More than 6 months
City / Highway
Recommend
What is good?
Handling
Price/Quality
Snow/Ice Performance

Comments
I am very pleased with these tires. They proved themselves during the difficult winter this year. Despite the large amount of snow, icy surface or mud and low temperatures, I had no problem going up the hill or leaving the underground garage, not to mention skidding. I have had tires for some months, the mileage made on them is about 9,000 km. I recommend it with a clear conscience.

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