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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 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
186,64 €
in 235/55 R18
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Your size 235/55 R18 100H EAN: 4019238807479 SAP: 3551600000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P, FR, AO
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 186,64 €
OE OE: Audi M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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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 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 21 measurements · 9 tests
beats 30 of 56
54 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 24 of 56
50 ≈ average
snow traction 3 tests
beats 38 of 51
77 +1,6 %
snow handling 8 tests
beats 32 of 50
67 ≈ average
Wet from 27 measurements · 9 tests
beats 49 of 61
81 +6,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 51 of 61
90 +9,7 %
Aquaplaning 7 tests
beats 26 of 54
53 +4,4 %
wet handling 8 tests
beats 47 of 51
93 +3,3 %
Dry from 16 measurements · 8 tests
beats 21 of 53
41 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 8 tests
beats 7 of 53
14 −1,3 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 36 of 47
86 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 8 measurements · 7 tests
beats 44 of 52
86 +5,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 37 of 49
69 +4,9 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 1 test
beats 33 of 40
82 +5,6 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 36 of 51
72 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 15 of 50
30 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 22 of 30
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 86 % Wet 81 %
🏆 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
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
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 235/55 R18

Compared with 16 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

6. rank in the group of 16 compared
+0,5 above the group median group median 7,5
−2,0 behind the best in the group the best has 10,0
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (16)
  1. 1. 10 Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 208,14 € +21,50 €
  2. 2. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 195,42 € +8,78 €
  3. 3. 9.3 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 P better and cheaper 186,54 € −0,10 €
  4. 4. 9.2 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM005 211,00 € +24,36 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 2 better and cheaper 179,38 € −7,26 €
  6. 6. 8.0 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 850 P This tyre 186,64 €
  7. 7. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 153,31 € −33,33 €
  8. 8. 7.5 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE GEN-1 196,66 € +10,02 €
  9. 8. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 118,91 € −67,73 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Yokohama V906 133,20 € −53,44 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 169,72 € −16,92 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 196,24 € +9,60 €
  13. 13. 7.1 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 SUV 172,29 € −14,35 €
  14. 14. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 175,70 € −10,94 €
  15. 15. 6.9 Yokohama BLUEARTH*WINTER V905 322,63 € +135,99 €
  16. 16. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL 104,28 € −82,36 €
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 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)100
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3551600000
EAN4019238807479
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
OE
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - FR
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001
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BLIZZAK LM001
7.0
from 176 €
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WinterContact TS 850 P
8.0
from 187 €
Reference tyre
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Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM005
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BLIZZAK LM005
9.2
from 211 €
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R18.

Current lowest
186,64 €
price stable
Lowest for the period
179,74 €
2.11.2026
Highest for the period
188,46 €
31.10.2026
188,46 179,74 186,64 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 187,48 € 7.8.2026: 183,55 € 22.8.2026: 184,02 € 23.8.2026: 183,55 € 23.8.2026: 184,02 € 24.8.2026: 183,55 € 25.8.2026: 184,02 € 25.8.2026: 183,55 € 26.8.2026: 184,02 € 26.8.2026: 183,55 € 31.8.2026: 184,02 € 31.8.2026: 183,55 € 1.9.2026: 184,02 € 2.9.2026: 183,55 € 5.9.2026: 184,02 € 6.9.2026: 183,55 € 6.9.2026: 184,02 € 7.9.2026: 183,55 € 8.9.2026: 184,02 € 8.9.2026: 183,55 € 9.9.2026: 184,02 € 9.9.2026: 183,55 € 14.9.2026: 184,02 € 14.9.2026: 183,55 € 15.9.2026: 184,02 € 16.9.2026: 183,55 € 21.9.2026: 186,38 € 24.9.2026: 184,02 € 6.10.2026: 183,50 € 8.10.2026: 185,95 € 8.10.2026: 186,10 € 9.10.2026: 186,60 € 10.10.2026: 185,95 € 11.10.2026: 186,31 € 12.10.2026: 185,95 € 14.10.2026: 186,10 € 15.10.2026: 186,38 € 16.10.2026: 185,61 € 21.10.2026: 186,38 € 22.10.2026: 186,69 € 24.10.2026: 186,38 € 26.10.2026: 186,34 € 27.10.2026: 186,11 € 29.10.2026: 186,30 € 29.10.2026: 186,34 € 31.10.2026: 188,46 € 2.11.2026: 186,64 € 2.11.2026: 179,74 € 8.11.2026: 186,64 €

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