The tyre meets the European Union's requirements for winter tyres
Carries the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Flake) symbol, which is awarded after the model in question has been thoroughly tested for snow grip.
tyre tests Continental WinterContact TS 860:
2021
ÖAMTC
225/50 R17
recommended
-
TCS
225/50 R17
recommended
-
ÖAMTC
195/65 R15
recommended
-
TCS
195/65 R15
recommended
-
ADAC
225/50 R17
satisfactory
-
ADAC
195/65 R15
satisfactory
-
2020
GTÜ
225/50 R17
recommended
-
ÖAMTC
205/55 R16
recommended
-
Auto Zeitung
205/55 R16
highly recommended
2
ADAC
205/55 R16
satisfactory
-
2019
Auto Bild
225/45 R17
excellent
1
ÖAMTC
185/65 R15
recommended
-
TCS
185/65 R15
recommended
-
ADAC
185/65 R15
satisfactory
-
2018
ÖAMTC
175/65 R14
highly recommended
1
ÖAMTC
205/55 R16
highly recommended
1
TCS
175/65 R14
highly recommended
1
TCS
205/55 R16
highly recommended
1
Auto, Motor und Sport
205/55 R16
highly recommended
1
ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ
185/65 R15
highly recommended
1
Auto Bild
195/65 R15
excellent
2
ADAC
175/65 R14
good
1
ADAC
205/55 R16
good
1
ACE/GTÜ
185/65 R15
recommended
1
2017
ÖAMTC
195/65 R15
highly recommended
1
TCS
195/65 R15
highly recommended
1
Auto Bild
225/50 R17
excellent
1
ADAC
195/65 R15
good
1
Auto Zeitung
195/65 R15
good
1
2016
GTÜ
205/55 R16
Highly recommended
1
Motor
205/55 R16
Winner of the test
1
Autoklub ČR
205/55 R16
very good
1
Auto Zeitung
205/55 R16
highly recommended
1
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Continental WinterContact TS 860 is another winter tyre from the legendary line of this German firm. Tyres marked with "TS" have been recognised for last few years as one of the best on the market. The previous model (TS 850) was one of the best rated tyres in Continental history. The tyre was tested in more than 47 tests and was frequently awarded with top grades. TS 850 is also highly appreciated by customers. More than 90% of our customers recommend it. Continental declares that WinterContact TS860 is even better.
On the wet, winter roads Continental WinterContact TS 860 offers 5% shorter braking distance than its predecessor. On the ice, braking is more effective by 4%. Continental engineers have also managed to improve overall tyre performance on slippery surfaces. Rolling resistances and wear resistance are comparable to its predecessor, the TS850.
The high performance of Continental WinterContact TS 860 was achieved by the use of a modified rubber blend and modified tread pattern. The "Cool Chili" blend contains a lot of silica, which shortens the braking distance on wet surfaces. The polymer ingredients of the blend are specially selected to maximise traction on winter surfaces and at low temperatures. Continental WinterContact TS 860 offers full control of the vehicle in the most difficult conditions.
Moreover, the tyre uses an innovative water evacuation system. Driving and braking on a slippery surface creates a kind of fluid coat that increases the contact area with the road and reduces the risk of skidding. This solution greatly improves safety when driving on glazed frost.
This model has a directional tread without circumferential grooves, which is characteristic of modern winter tyres. Its characteristic feature is SnowCurve technology with 3D grooves arranged all over the tread surface. The additional groove on the walls of the tread blocks ensure better grip in the snow, which significantly improves traction and control on slippery roads.
Continental tyres are designed for a variety of road conditions: dry, wet, snowy and icy roads. Such conditions are typical from October to March in Central Europe. Therefore, Continental WinterContact TS 860 is perfect for the winter season.
Continental is a German tyre manufacturer which is well-known and appreciated all over the world. The company offers high-tech tyres. Their tyres are fitted as standard on the best car models. Continental is in a class by itself. In addition to its own brand, the group owns the majority of shares in companies like Uniroyal, Barum, Viking, Matador and Semperit.