The WinterContact TS 870 P is the choice for larger cars with powerful engines and SUVs. The speed ratings go as high as 240 km/h (149 mph). The broad product line-up comprises tires ranging from 14 to 18 inches in diameter, with aspect ratios between 40 and 70 and widths varying from 155 to 225 millimeters – including models with rim protection ribs or the XL marking for increased load-bearing capacity. Sportier compact cars can also enjoy safe passage through the cold season when fitted with the winter tire from Continental. The WinterContact TS 870 was developed for vehicles ranging from micro to midsize models. A VW Golf was used as the test vehicle for the size 225 tires, while a VW T-Roc was used to test the smaller tire size. The automobile associations tested a total of 32 models of tire with the dimensions 225/45 R 17 and 205/60 R 16 H from European, Asian and American manufacturers. Put through its paces in 205/60 R 16 H format, it stood out with its “good performance across all disciplines”, leading to overall verdicts of “good” (2.4) and “highly recommended”. The WinterContact TS 870 P also earned top ratings in the test. This meant that the winter specialist from Continental came first out of the 16 models that were tested. In the winter tire test conducted by Germany’s ADAC, the ÖAMTC in Austria and the Swiss TCS and published today, the WinterContact TS 870 from Continental, size 225/45 R 17, received the highest mark awarded by each of the automobile associations ( It was awarded the best test mark of “good” (2.0) by the ADAC and ÖAMTC and a “highly recommended” rating by their Swiss counterpart.
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