This Continental tire is very good on wet pavement, has a very high hydroplaning resistance, and is characterized by low rolling resistance. At the same time, it has a relatively long dry braking distance.

An excellent tire with a very well balanced performance. No obvious issues found.

The European winter tire Continental WinterContact TS 870 ensures surprisingly high ice traction, and, although its limit is achieved pretty soon, there will be no problems if you drive carefully. On snow, this Continental model is extremely effective, and it comes close to some of the Scandinavian tires. On wet pavement, the TS 870 performance is, of course, no match for that of the summer tires, but it is much more effective than «Scandinavians». The handling response is good on wet and dry surfaces alike, and the car is easy to control in any situation. The rolling resistance is high.

Excellent in the wet, very good snow braking and traction, good dry handling, low rolling resistance. Average in car noise, average snow handling.

Short braking distance and good handling response on snow and dry pavement. Excellent lateral stability and short stopping distance in the wet. Good hydroplaning resistance. Low noise emission. Good riding comfort. Very good.

Very balanced. Good on all surfaces. Low fuel consumption and wear. No particular weaknesses.

Well-balanced performance, no prominent issues found. Invariably good results in any conditions. Particularly good snow and ice performance. Good.

Short braking distance on a slippery surface. Low noise emission. Very good.

If you’re expecting snow, then the Continental WinterContact delivers the best performance on the white stuff.

Excellent hydroplaning resistance. Excellent results on dry and wet pavement. Long braking distance on ice. Increased noise.

The test was won by the new model of the upcoming winter season, Continental WinterContact TS 870, which, in addition, received the «Eco-Master» title for the best fuel saving performance.
Pros: excellent handling performance in any weather conditions, short stopping distance, crisp steering response, strong aquaplaning resistance, high wear, long mileage.

Positive: Good handling on snow. Safe behavior on wet and dry surfaces. Low rolling resistance. Low noise level.
Negative: Relatively low lateral stability on wet surfaces. Relatively long braking distances on dry roads.
Verdict: Very good.

Strong traction, short braking distance, and good handling response on snow. Short braking distance and good handling response on wet pavement.