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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

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

  • C
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: C

    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 S 245/35R21 96W XL

4.0/5
(1 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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£43658
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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£41372
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  • Fit at a local garage
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Product description & features

The Continental WinterContact TS 860 S is a performance winter tyre that prioritises barefoot steering response on chilly dry roads while accommodating water and slushy conditions. Cool Chili is a Continental winter tyre compound that, while remaining flexible in the cold in order to grip, can also offer rubber able to grip on wet roads and snow. The TS 860 S's asymmetric tread design contains a stiffer outer block for better steering response and a biting inner edge for snow traction. Finally, the Liquid Layer Drainage technology uses tiny channels in the tread to remove the film of water from the blocks during wet braking.

Some of the TS 860 S's sidewalls contain the letters AO or N0, indicating that an Audi or Porsche approved this design; thus, it was built according to the specifications of each of these manufacturers, and not just according to the generalised dimensions to make the tyre fit. If a tyre already has this mark, then it is in the specifications for that particular vehicle. Continental subsequently replaced the TS 860 S with the WinterContact TS 870 P in their line of performance winter tyres. You can buy WinterContact TS 860 S tyres at Tyres.co.uk.

Highlights

  • Asymmetric tread, stiffer outer blocks
  • Cool Chili compound for cold grip
  • Audi and Porsche approved versions

Continental Winter Contact TS860S Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 84%
Wet Grip
 
 82%
Road Feedback
 
 86%
Handling
 
 87%
Wear
 
 88%
Comfort
 
 88%
Snow Grip
 
 89%
Ice Grip
 
 83%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Continental Winter Contact TS860 S 245/35R21 96W XL Tyre Reviews

There are 1 reviews of the Continental Winter Contact TS860 S 245/35R21 96W XL
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Car make: Mercedes
Car model: E53 AMG
By: Ahron K.
Tyre review for Continental Winter Contact TS860 S 245/35R21 96W XL
They do feel a little different from my Continental CS6 summer tyres, and that is to be expected. The performance is great even when freezing conditions are present. They manage the icy roads well. The summer tyres will always win on fuel consumption so that is understandable. Overall, these winter tyres are excellent. They are a little expensive, but if you want something that will get you through a tough winter, these are worth the investment.