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Continental Winter tyres are cold-weather tyres built for UK roads below 7°C. Led by the WinterContact TS 870 for small and mid-size cars and the TS 870 P for SUVs and executive cars, they use Continental’s Cool Chili compound and densely siped tread to grip on cold, wet, icy and snowy roads. They carry 3PMSF winter certification and are fitted for the colder months, roughly October to April.
Continental’s Cool Chili compound, used across the WinterContact TS 870 range, is designed to stay soft and flexible when temperatures drop below 7°C. That keeps the tread in close contact with cold, wet and icy surfaces, where a summer tyre’s harder rubber loses grip.
The TS 870’s tread uses 3D interlocking sipes and larger snow pockets, while SnowCurve+ creates more than 1,000 interlock points with compacted snow for traction. Hydro Grooves channel water and slush away to resist aquaplaning — the design behind the range’s 3PMSF winter rating.
Continental says the TS 870 P delivers 16% more mileage and 2% lower rolling resistance than the TS 850 P it replaced, while the TS 870 adds 10% more mileage than the TS 860. Independent testers agree: the TS 870 P shared the lowest fuel consumption in the 2025 ADAC test.
Continental launched one of the first winter tyres in 1934. Today the WinterContact TS 870 won the 2026 Auto Express winter tyre test, the TS 870 P won sport auto’s 2026 test, and Tyre Reviews’ 2026 winter test ranked the TS 870 P best for wet braking and quietest in the cabin.
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Yes. The WinterContact TS 870 won the 2026 Auto Express winter tyre test, and the TS 870 P won the 2026 sport auto test and finished second of nine in Tyre Reviews’ 2026 winter touring test, where it was best for wet braking and wet handling. They’re consistently among the strongest premium winter tyres on cold, wet UK roads.
Fit them when temperatures regularly fall below 7°C — in the UK that’s usually from October or November through to March or April. Winter tyres are seasonal, so swap back to summer tyres once it warms up. If you’d rather keep one set on all year, Continental’s AllSeasonContact 2 is the better choice.
Yes. They carry the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) marking, which certifies tested snow performance rather than just the basic M+S label. SnowCurve+ interlocks with compacted snow for traction, and Continental says the TS 870 P brakes 5% shorter on ice than the TS 850 P it replaced.
Summer tyres, such as the Continental PremiumContact 7, give the best grip and braking above 7°C. Winter tyres stay flexible below 7°C for grip in cold, wet, icy and snowy conditions. All season tyres, like the AllSeasonContact 2, balance both so one set can be used all year without seasonal swaps.
No. Winter tyres aren’t a legal requirement in the UK, but they make a real difference to braking and grip once temperatures drop below 7°C. If you’re driving in parts of Europe in winter, some countries require 3PMSF-marked tyres in winter conditions — check local rules before you travel.
It isn’t recommended. The soft winter compound wears faster and gives longer braking distances in warm weather, so you’ll get better safety and value by swapping back to summer tyres in spring. For one set that works through every season, look at Continental’s AllSeasonContact 2 instead.
As they’re only fitted for the colder months, a set usually lasts several winters, depending on mileage, driving style and storage. Continental says the TS 870 gives 10% more mileage than the TS 860, and the TS 870 P 16% more than the TS 850 P. Replace them before 3mm for the best winter grip.
No. The WinterContact TS 870 P was the quietest tyre in the cabin in Tyre Reviews’ 2026 winter touring test, and it also scored highly for comfort. Most drivers will notice little difference in road noise compared with a premium summer tyre, despite the heavily siped winter tread.
The WinterContact TS 870 is designed for compact and mid-size cars, with a V-shaped tread on 14 to 17-inch rims. The TS 870 P is aimed at larger cars, executive saloons and SUVs, with four wide circumferential grooves, sizes up to 21 inches and speed ratings up to 270 km/h.
For drivers who face cold, wet winters, hilly roads or regular snow, yes. They cost more upfront than budget winter tyres, but independent tests show shorter wet braking and lower rolling resistance, and swapping seasonally spreads wear across two sets. If you don’t want to swap, all season tyres are better value.
The WinterContact TS 870 suits most small and mid-size cars, the TS 870 P fits larger cars, executive saloons and SUVs, and the WinterContact TS 860 S is the ultra-high-performance option for sports cars, including SSR run flat sizes. Enter your registration or tyre size to see the right fit.
