The presented tyre is marked with 3PMSF symbol (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake). It means that the tyre meets the EU requirements for winter tyres. The symbol is awarded after thorough tests of a tyre model in terms of snow grip.
tyre tests Continental WinterContact TS 850 P SUV:
2021
Auto Zeitung
235/55 R18
highly recommended
3
2018
Auto Bild Allrad
235/60 R18
good
3
2017
Auto Bild Allrad
225/55 R17
excellent
2
ÖAMTC
215/65 R16
recommended
-
TCS
215/65 R16
recommended
-
ADAC
215/65 R16
satisfactory
-
2016
Auto Bild Allrad
255/55 R18
excellent
2
AUTO Straßenverkehr
215/60 R17
highly recommended
1
2015
Auto Bild Allrad
215/65 R16
recommended
3
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Type: winter tyre.
Class: premium - guarantees the highest performance and best quality.
Intended use: SUVs.
Tread: asymmetrical - consists of two parts, where the inner part is responsible for water evacuation and the outer part cares for proper tyre behaviour on bends and on dry roads.
Sizes: from 16 to 20 inches.
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P SUV is a premium winter tyre designed for SUVs. Its asymmetrical tread pattern ensures comfortable travel in winter conditions and guarantees safety even in extreme weather.
The tyre’s designers reinforced its carcass to cope with any type of road and to successfully transfer large forces present when cornering, acceleration and braking. Its tread blocks are larger than those on the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P, which is designed for smaller cars. This enables faster tyre cleaning on difficult terrain and prevents the 'catching' of stones between the tread grooves. The number of blocks has been also increased, which provides more side edges across the tire. This improves grip and stability in snow and slush. As a result, traction is better by up to 5% compared to previous winter tyre models. Continental WinterContact TS 850 P SUV is based on a modern rubber blend that maintains flexibility of structure across a wide temperature range. In addition, sipes in the side tread blocks increase tyre stiffness, which improves communication between the driver and the tyre to ensure better manoeuvrability when cornering. Braking distance has been significantly reduced both in dry and wet conditions. This was achieved by the use of an innovative design of the central part of the tyre, which comes into contact with the roadway. This model guarantees the fast evacuation of water and slush, whereas efficient drying of the tread protects against aquaplaning and ensures good steering regardless of the weather.
Manufacturer Info: Continental is one of the largest tyre manufacturers in the world. The company operates 22 production plants and R&D centres, where thousands of specialists work on improving their products and expanding the company's offer. They own other brands including Semperit, Barum, Uniroyal, Viking and General Tire.