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WINTERCONTACT TS 870

9.5 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 16 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
144,07 €
in 215/55 R16
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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 R16 97H XL EAN: 4019238043099 SAP: 3555470000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 144,07 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Your size 215/55 R16 93H EAN: 4019238043105 SAP: 3555420000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 145,61 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
Your size 215/55 R16 97V XL EAN: 4019238067019 SAP: 3558050000
CONTINENTAL WINTERCONTACT TS 870
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 193,43 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Rating and verdict

How the Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 evaluated

9.5 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,5 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R16 among 49 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 47 measurements · 19 tests
beats 46 of 60
78 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 16 tests
beats 46 of 60
84 +3,1 %
snow traction 16 tests
beats 29 of 52
61 +1,5 %
snow handling 12 tests
beats 46 of 52
88 +2,3 %
Wet from 60 measurements · 18 tests
beats 65 of 67
98 +10,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 15 tests
beats 64 of 67
95 +10,6 %
Aquaplaning 14 tests
beats 54 of 55
100 +11,5 %
wet handling 11 tests
beats 50 of 53
96 +3,7 %
Dry from 24 measurements · 16 tests
beats 50 of 54
94 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 14 tests
beats 46 of 54
84 +2,0 %
dry handling 10 tests
beats 47 of 50
94 +1,3 %
Ice from 10 measurements · 6 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 6 tests
beats 39 of 44
90 +5,4 %
ice traction 2 tests
beats 2 of 11
15 −20,7 %
ice handling 2 tests
beats 0 of 3
6 −6,1 %
Economy from 27 measurements · 15 tests
beats 45 of 55
83 +5,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 15 tests
beats 45 of 53
92 +5,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 7 tests
beats 38 of 49
78 +7,9 %
Noise and comfort from 14 measurements · 15 tests
beats 47 of 54
88 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 14 tests
beats 47 of 53
91 +1,0 %
ride comfort
beats 29 of 34
82 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 98 % Dry 94 % Noise and comfort 88 % Economy 83 % Snow 78 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 215/55 R16 2. place of 49 rated
🏆 Test winner 7× 1st place in 7 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 11× 1st–3rd place in 11 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
⚡
Balanced performance comfort + dynamics
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For active drivers everyday driving
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
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 stands in size 215/55 R16

Compared with 9 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

2. rank in the group of 9 compared
+2,0 above the group median group median 7,5
−0,1 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (9)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 140,71 € −3,36 €
  2. 2. 9.5 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 This tyre 144,07 €
  3. 3. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 172,56 € +28,49 €
  4. 4. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 237,02 € +92,95 €
  5. 5. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 112,49 € −31,58 €
  6. 6. 7.4 Yokohama V906 116,65 € −27,42 €
  7. 7. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 90,85 € −53,22 €
  8. 8. 6.9 Yokohama V905 105,53 € −38,54 €
  9. 9. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 81,29 € −62,78 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard-sport

A standard tyre with an added dose of sportiness — Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 is one of them. The basis stays balanced: comfort, quietness and tread life at the level of an ordinary tyre. The manufacturer adds a stiffer sidewall or a grippier compound, so the response is sharper at speed and through corners. The ideal is that none of it comes out of the tyre's mileage.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/55 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3555470000
EAN4019238043099
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Continental
Tread WINTERCONTACT TS 870
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V905
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BluEarth-Winter V905
6.9
This tyre
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WINTERCONTACT TS 870
9.5
from 144 €
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Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5
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WINTER SPORT 5
8.2
from 199 €
Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 7×
Wins 4×
Top 3 5×
Average placement 2,6
2026
4. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres
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1. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres
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2. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
15 tyres
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2024
1. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
12 tyres
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1. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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2023
1. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
15 tyres
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2022
8. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2022
9 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R16.

Current lowest
144,07 €
price stable
Lowest for the period
143,49 €
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
145,95 €
21.9.2026
145,95 143,49 144,07 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 143,49 € 21.9.2026: 145,95 € 24.9.2026: 143,49 € 30.9.2026: 143,50 € 7.10.2026: 145,80 € 7.10.2026: 144,82 € 8.10.2026: 145,95 € 19.10.2026: 144,07 € 8.11.2026: 144,07 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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