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WinterContact TS 850 P

8.0 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
178,69 €
in 245/45 R18
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (4)

Your size 245/45 R18 96V EAN: 4019238754551 SAP: 3550290000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P, FR
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 178,69 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 245/45 R18 96V EAN: 4019238754544 SAP: 3550300000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P, FR, CONTISEAL
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 188,23 €
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 4019238640250 SAP: 3539100000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P, FR, SSR, *MOE
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 195,87 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw, Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 245/45 R18 100V EAN: 4019238640250 SAP: 353910000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P ROF
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 197,43 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology)
Rating and verdict

How the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P evaluated

8.0 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,0 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 21 measurements · 9 tests
beats 32 of 60
54 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 28 of 60
50 ≈ average
snow traction 3 tests
beats 37 of 54
77 +1,6 %
snow handling 8 tests
beats 34 of 53
67 ≈ average
Wet from 27 measurements · 9 tests
beats 56 of 69
82 +7,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 58 of 69
90 +9,7 %
Aquaplaning 7 tests
beats 27 of 56
53 +4,4 %
wet handling 8 tests
beats 51 of 55
93 +3,3 %
Dry from 16 measurements · 8 tests
beats 26 of 55
48 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 8 tests
beats 9 of 55
14 −1,3 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 40 of 52
86 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 8 measurements · 7 tests
beats 43 of 55
79 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 35 of 55
69 +4,9 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 39 of 49
82 +5,6 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 40 of 56
72 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 20 of 55
30 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 25 of 37
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 82 % Economy 79 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 2× 1st place in 2 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 4× 1st–3rd place in 4 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🏁
For dynamic driving precise steering
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Stable in corners high grip
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P stands in size 245/45 R18

Compared with 7 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

5. rank in the group of 7 compared
−0,1 below the group median group median 8,1
−2,0 behind the best in the group the best has 10,0
Show all tyres in the ranking (7)
  1. 1. 10 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 189,88 € +11,19 €
  2. 2. 9.4 Pirelli P ZERO WINTER 2 better and cheaper 167,13 € −11,56 €
  3. 3. 9.3 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P better and cheaper 176,15 € −2,54 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Nokian Tyres WR SNOWPROOF P better and cheaper 154,70 € −23,99 €
  5. 5. 8.0 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P This tyre 178,69 €
  6. 6. 7.2 Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 190,52 € +11,83 €
  7. 7. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL RF M+S 3PMSF 96,35 € −82,34 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Sport

With sport tyres, grip in every situation is what decides — under hard acceleration, under braking, in the dry and in the wet. Continental WinterContact TS 850 P belongs to this group. Stability at higher speeds and precision through corners come on top of that. One thing drivers often underestimate when buying: grip comes from a softer compound, and a softer compound wears faster. Where a standard tyre covers roughly 40,000 km, a sport tyre manages about 20,000 to 30,000 km — and considerably less with a sharper driving style or a heavier, more powerful car.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)96
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3550290000
EAN4019238754551
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Continental
Tread WinterContact TS 850 P
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

Select a tyre to compare with Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.
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Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN PA4
7.2
from 311 €
This tyre
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
Continental
WinterContact TS 850 P
8.0
from 179 €
Reference tyre
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Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5
Dunlop
WINTER SPORT 5
8.2
from 151 €
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 245/45 R18.

Current lowest
178,69 €
↗ 2,40 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
169,67 €
7.10.2026
Highest for the period
178,69 €
8.11.2026
178,69 169,67 178,69 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 174,51 € 28.6.2026: 173,11 € 1.7.2026: 174,51 € 1.7.2026: 173,11 € 15.7.2026: 174,51 € 21.9.2026: 177,22 € 24.9.2026: 174,51 € 30.9.2026: 174,52 € 7.10.2026: 176,18 € 7.10.2026: 176,14 € 7.10.2026: 169,67 € 8.11.2026: 178,69 €

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