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  • D
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: D

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL

4.7/5
(43 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

  • Tick Icon Winter
    Winter tyres:

    Designed for temperatures below 7°C. Summer tyre rubber hardens in the cold and loses grip, while a winter compound stays soft and holds the road in cold, wet and snowy conditions.

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£17536
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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Product description & features

The Continental WinterContact TS 860 is a winter tyre for passenger vehicles that specialises in ice and snow braking. It uses a Cool Chili formulation, which uses flexible polymer matrix and high silica content, for low-temperature and wet braking respectively. Its Liquid Layer Drainage system features unique sipes (a type of tyre groove) which drive the water film away from icy surfaces, allowing the rubber to make contact with the surface. Snow Curve+ features embedded channels in the tread which, according to Continental, create over a thousand points for gripping the snow, by holding the snow in the channels.

Now in its sixth generation of winter passenger car tyres, the Continental WinterContact TS 860 debuted in 2016 replacing the WinterContact TS 850. Its successor, the WinterContact TS 870, debuted in 2021. The 3PMSF (three peak mountain snow flake) marking on the sidewall signals the tyre's certification for severe snow conditions. We offer the Continental WinterContact TS 860 at Tyres.co.uk.

Highlights

  • Ice and snow braking
  • Flexible polymer and silica compound
  • Water-clearing tyre grooves
  • Severe snow condition marking

Continental Winter Contact TS860 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 89%
Wet Grip
 
 92%
Road Feedback
 
 84%
Handling
 
 86%
Wear
 
 83%
Comfort
 
 86%
Snow Grip
 
 80%
Ice Grip
 
 71%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL Tyre Reviews

There are 43 reviews of the Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Overall rating
4.7/5
5 star
72%
4 star
23%
3 star
2%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Manuela T.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Better improvement with winter tyres, compared to the Continental Eco Contact summer tyres I used to have.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Rio Garvey
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
These tyres are on spare wheels that I only use in the winter.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Lillie T.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
I have yet to test these tyres in snow, but my car drives excellently and much more comfortably in the typical winter weather in the north of Scotland than when it had Continental "summer" tyres on.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Samuel Edmonds
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Up to this point, they have been great, but I still have not tested them in torrential rain, or in snow and ice.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Joash Oluwasemilore
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
They coped with icy conditions and responded to steering inputs effectively. However, they did wear out quite quickly and, compared to other tyres, made potholes more pronounced.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Hendrik Cairo
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
They perform exceptionally well on the icy and snowy roads that we have for about three months each year.
Car make: Audi
Car model: A1
By: Ahil D.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Great traction on the road in winter weather.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S1
By: Yameen L.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Outstanding handling in wet conditions and steadily quiet performance while driving. Great craftsmanship and superior quality.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S1
By: Bronwyn B.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
I am very pleased with them. They are great!
Car make: Audi
Car model: S1
By: Andrew Rizwan
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
The conclusion is not certain because we have yet to encounter the most extreme cold. They do create some road noise, which is expected. However, you get used to it after a few days or weeks.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S1
By: Varun Kaito
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
These tyres do an excellent job on dry roads, and even better in the rain. I have not tested them in snow or off-road conditions so I can't comment on that.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S1
By: Ziva Pria
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
I am glad to see how the vehicles cope with the rain we have had lately. I am especially pleased regarding the rural areas where the fallen leaves have become a slippery hazard!
Car make: Audi
Car model: S1
By: Tatiana Davey
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Excellent performance in rain or shine, and snow is handled with confidence.
Car make: Audi
Car model: S1
By: Margot Ragnar
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Perfectly accurate for the conditions of snow and ice.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-5
By: Kit Albion
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Remarkable improvement given the cold and wet conditions.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-5
By: Bilaal K.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
It is difficult to say anything definite, but everything seems fine up until this point.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-5
By: Reyah A.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Loud on streets but good for winter use.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-5
By: Max C.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Based on some reviews I read online, I made the choice to purchase winter tyres. Because it's still summer, I haven't been able to use them. The mobile fitting service was extremely useful!
Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-5
By: Stephanie Arscott
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Difficult to evaluate because the roads weren't icy this year and there was no snow around.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-5
By: Beth Reed
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
I was able to drive up a steep icy hill without skidding.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Roadster
By: Anisa A.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
They have a good reputation and they do very well in the rain.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Roadster
By: Billy R.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Amazing performance in winter. Provides excellent grip on snow-covered roads and drives wonderfully in the rain.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Roadster
By: India K.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
I have tested these in very wet and snowy conditions and felt confident with them in both situations.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Roadster
By: Ilsa Kemp
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Based on the good reviews, I decided to go with these tyres, but they don't perform well on the back of my BMW E92. The michelin winter tyres I had before inspired more confidence in the handling compared to these. I am sure they would be better on other cars. Now I am going to try them on the front, but if I don't feel an improvement, I will get rid of them.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Roadster
By: Hannah N.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Tyres that have been put to the test by the British weather including snow, rain, heavy fog etc. They give good grip in all conditions and good resistance against aquaplaning.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Roadster
By: Wayne A.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Surprisingly quiet and do a far better job at gripping wet roads than my old tyres.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Coupe
By: Sakura Dolan
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
It's still early, but it does seem like the front of the car feels lighter now.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Coupe
By: Roger Huseyin
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
You've done well up until now, but you still have to deal with the snow or icy roads because the weather has changed.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Coupe
By: Frankie D.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
They're doing pretty well. On dry roads they're a bit louder than my summer tyres, but they're nice. Grip, handling, and braking have been good on both roads. Today, I drove on snow for the first time, and they did great up and down the hill. In braking they really excel and stop straight, which is better than the all season Michelin Cross-Climate+ Tyres on another car. I've yet to compare fuel consumption with summer tyres, but I will get a clearer picture when I swap them back in April.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Coupe
By: Saira Hassnain
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Other cars struggle to drive in snow and ice but mine doesn't. I'm amazed by the traction in these circumstances!
Car make: Mini
Car model: Coupe
By: India Holder
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
These tyres enhanced the vehicle's handling and the comfort while driving.
Car make: Mini
Car model: Coupe
By: Alice O Mahony
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Over the years I have used these tyres in all weather conditions and am very happy with the performance and safety.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Ibiza
By: Angie R.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
The tyres work great and give that little extra feeling of assurance in the winter.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Ibiza
By: Sultan B.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Wonderful, we got a lot of snow just days after they were put on.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Ibiza
By: Brooke Amod
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
I am impressed by the grip and especially the mileage I have got out of these winter tyres.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Ibiza
By: Temiloluwa Pipe
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
The car feels better for sure compared to when it had Pirellis and cheap tyres.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Ibiza
By: Violet R.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Great traction in cold and snowy conditions. Little noise from the road.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Toledo
By: Bjorn J.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
It handles snowy conditions well and other weather reasonably well. However, it does not compare to my old TS850s.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Toledo
By: Darnell Rumaysah
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Everything seems fine. I will know for sure if these work well once winter comes with snow and frost.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Toledo
By: Shiv W.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Quieter and offers more traction than the Nexen tyres that came with the car from Japan.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Toledo
By: Isobel Fairhurst
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
These new tyres are great! They've really helped performance. Would definitely recommend them!
Car make: Seat
Car model: Toledo
By: Millie Mckie
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
Great grip when braking on wet roads. Reasonable traction during tough acceleration in wet conditions. I have not tested these in snowy conditions.
Car make: Seat
Car model: Toledo
By: Ceris T.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 215/40R17 87V XL
I drive a modified Fiat Panda. With the added power, the tyres can spin in first gear. Hopefully, grip and handling will improve with the winter conditions. We'll see how it goes!
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