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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 215/55 R17 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
160,85 €
in 215/55 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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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 (3)

Your size 215/55 R17 98H XL EAN: 4019238343144 SAP: 3553390000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 160,85 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 215/55 R17 98H EAN: 4019238343144 SAP: 3553390000
CONTINENTAL TS850P
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 169,03 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Your size 215/55 R17 98H XL EAN: 4019238641240 SAP: 3539180000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 238,41 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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 215/55 R17 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 21 measurements · 9 tests
beats 33 of 63
53 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 27 of 63
50 ≈ average
snow traction 3 tests
beats 37 of 54
77 +1,6 %
snow handling 8 tests
beats 36 of 55
67 ≈ average
Wet from 27 measurements · 9 tests
beats 64 of 74
87 +7,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 64 of 74
90 +9,7 %
Aquaplaning 7 tests
beats 26 of 58
53 +4,4 %
wet handling 8 tests
beats 52 of 56
93 +3,3 %
Dry from 16 measurements · 8 tests
beats 26 of 57
46 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 8 tests
beats 9 of 57
14 −1,3 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 42 of 53
86 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 8 measurements · 7 tests
beats 45 of 56
81 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 38 of 56
69 +4,9 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 40 of 51
82 +5,6 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 44 of 57
78 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 22 of 56
30 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 26 of 36
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 87 % Economy 81 % Noise and comfort 78 %
🏆 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
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P stands in size 215/55 R17

Compared with 12 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

4. rank in the group of 12 compared
+0,5 above the group median group median 7,5
−1,6 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (12)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 156,09 € −4,76 €
  2. 2. 9.3 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P better and cheaper 159,33 € −1,52 €
  3. 3. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 better and cheaper 143,88 € −16,97 €
  4. 4. 8.0 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P This tyre 160,85 €
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 110,74 € −50,11 €
  6. 6. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 102,93 € −57,92 €
  7. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 166,03 € +5,18 €
  8. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 111,07 € −49,78 €
  9. 9. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 150,58 € −10,27 €
  10. 9. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 93,48 € −67,37 €
  11. 11. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 98,22 € −62,63 €
  12. 12. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 79,68 € −81,17 €
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.

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Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
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Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/55 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3553390000
EAN4019238343144
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Continental
Tread WinterContact TS 850 P
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5
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WINTER SPORT 5
8.2
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WinterContact TS 850 P
8.0
from 161 €
Reference tyre
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Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001
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BLIZZAK LM001
7.0
from 151 €
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R17.

Current lowest
160,85 €
price stable
Lowest for the period
155,33 €
6.11.2026
Highest for the period
164,17 €
30.10.2026
164,17 155,33 160,85 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 161,22 € 21.8.2026: 157,69 € 21.9.2026: 160,85 € 24.9.2026: 157,69 € 8.10.2026: 160,85 € 22.10.2026: 155,82 € 30.10.2026: 164,17 € 4.11.2026: 162,43 € 4.11.2026: 155,44 € 5.11.2026: 155,82 € 5.11.2026: 155,44 € 6.11.2026: 155,82 € 6.11.2026: 155,33 € 6.11.2026: 155,44 € 6.11.2026: 155,82 € 8.11.2026: 160,85 €

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