Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV

The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV is a Ultra High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

Dry Grip 92%
Wet Grip 80%
Road Feedback 90%
Handling 86%
Wear 90%
Comfort 96%
Buy again 84%
Snow Grip 55%
Ice Grip 30%

Tire review data from 5 tire reviews averaging 78% over 45,000 miles driven.

The Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV is ranked 6th of 7 Winter Ultra High Performance tires.

Latest Tire Test Results

2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test - 3rd of 10 tires

  • Overall - The TS870P SUV is an excellent allrounder, safe on every surface, with the lowest rolling resistance on test.
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2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test - 3rd of 11 tires

  • Positive - Winter specialist with excellent snow performance, dynamic sporty wet handling and low rolling resistance.
  • Negative - Slightly long dry braking.
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2018 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test - 2nd of 9 tires

  • Overall - A very well balanced performance for the TS850P SUV, strong in all categories.
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2021 Tire Tests

  • 3rd: 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test (235/55 R18)
  • 2018 Tire Tests

  • 2nd: 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test (235/60 R18)
  • 3rd: 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test (235/60 R18)
  • 2017 Tire Tests

  • 3rd: 2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tire Test (235/55 R17)
  • 7th: 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 (215/65 R16)
  • 2016 Tire Tests

  • 1st: 2016 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test (215/60 R17)
  • 2nd: 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (255/55 R18)
  • 2015 Tire Tests

  • 3rd: 2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (215/65 R16)
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    Top 3 Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV Reviews

    Given 96% while driving a Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Auto (235/60 R18 W) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
    Have had these tires on since October 2014, covered around 2,000 miles, so have driven in pretty much all conditions. Excellent handling and grip on wet, muddy, roads. Was really impressed with their grip on snow, felt really safe and positive feedback when turning. When the snow really came down and most of my neighbours stayed at home, we headed off up to the mountains to try them out on Virgin snow and ice covered roads! Superb grip, nothing thrown at them fazed them, brilliant performance. Their performance on wet surfaces is stunning, throwing the car around sharp bends and roundabouts at speed, not one moment of slip, stuck like glue, I cannot praise them enough. Would definitely recommend them without hesitation!
    Helpful 65 - tire reviewed on March 10, 2015
    Given 63% while driving a Kia Motors (235/60 R18) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
    Rather disappointed with these tires, having driven to Scotland for Christmas. They have been used in snow, on ice and in heavy rain and overall grip I would rate as poor. They are of course, better than summer tires but nowhere near the performance of my previous 2 sets of continental winter tires. The rear wheels spin up easily in all but the driest of conditions, causing the torque on demand system to kick in prematurely. I would not recommend these tires and look forward to changing back to summer tires when practical.
    Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on January 16, 2015
    Given 96% while driving a Honda CR V III (225/65 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
    I have driven through snow on estate roads, country roads and motorways with no slip or wheel-spin whatsoever. Cold weather tires are a no-brainer. Buy a set, and enjoy being able to drive regardless of whether a gritting lorry has been down your road. Don't take my word for it, check https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfuE00qdhLA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l2cMlNRX_A
    Car manufacturers don't give a to$$ if your tires won't hold the road in winter, as long as they get better emissions results, by fitting hard compound summer tires as standard.
    Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on January 7, 2015
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    Given 79% while driving a Mercedes Benz GLS 500 bi turbo (265/55 R19) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
    I have had the Conti's for 4-5 years on all my cars (high powered SUVs) both 235/65/17 as well as 265/55/19 in XL. The only positive is that they are truly balanced across all dimensions and adequate performers for both dry, wet (although lousy aquaplaning) with worst performance (but still ok if you are careful) on snow and winter slush. On the other side would love to change them but have not found a better performer (in all categories) and especially better in aquaplaning and winter slush. I strongly differentiate between snow tires and winter tires. Snow tires are winter tires but not all winter tires are snow tires. When I go skiing I mount a totally different set of tires (from another manufacturer). The Conti's are outstanding in terms of their durability. Heavy driving in mixed conditions and with SUVs weighing between 2800 and 3500 kg. 25'000 km and only used 3 mm of tread (6.5 left) although I never run winter tires under 4mm. ,With no other alternative (although I am testing some tires selectively will probably also buy them next time.
    Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on February 15, 2024