Continental WinterContact TS 850 P - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

4^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

12^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Continental's WinterContact TS 850 P delivers consistently strong wet and dynamic handling performance with multiple overall test wins, but shows recurring weaknesses in dry braking and pricing. Across 15 winter tests it averages 3.6th overall, highlighted by victories in 2017 AMS and Sport Auto and frequent top-three finishes, especially in wet handling and wet braking. Snow performance is generally good-to-very good but not class-leading, while rolling resistance is often a strength. Dry braking and aquaplaning resistance fluctuate and can slip to mid-pack or worse, and the tyre is frequently expensive.
Overall, it's a balanced UHP winter tyre with standout wet grip and precise handling, solid snow capability, and efficiency benefits. However, repeated bottom-tier dry braking results and mediocre aquaplaning performance limit its dominance, and high purchase price affects value scores.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking and 1st wet handling in 2017 AMS (225/40 R18)
• 2nd wet braking and 2nd wet handling in 2018 Auto Bild UHP (245/45 R18)
• 4th wet braking and 1st wet handling in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (245/45 R18)
• 5th wet braking and 4th wet handling in 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car with 3rd on wet circle (+2.1%)
Overall Handling/Dynamics Strong Details
• Overall test wins: 2017 AMS (1/10) and 2017 Sport Auto (1/10); top-2 in 2018 Auto Bild UHP (2/11)
• Dry handling repeatedly top-tier: 2nd in 2017 AMS; 1st wet handling 2017 AMS and 2017 Sport Auto; 4th dry handling in 2019 AMS (+0.4%)
Snow Performance Moderate Details
• 1st snow handling in 2017 Auto Bild SUV; 2nd snow handling in 2017 Sport Auto
• 3rd snow braking in 2017 Sport Auto (+2%); competitive snow handling 2020 Auto Bild Performance (4th, +1.1%)
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance/Wear) Moderate Details
• Lowest rolling resistance in 2019 AMS (1/11) and 2nd in 2017 AMS (+6.5%)
• Good wear: 4th/20 in 2020 Auto Bild Performance (+9.4% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 14th/14 in dry braking (+22.2%) in 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car
• 20th/21 in dry braking (+23.9%) in 2020 Auto Bild Performance
• 10th/11 in dry braking (+17.7%) in 2021 Auto Bild SUV
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• Straight aquaplaning 11th/15 (+7.8%) and curved 12th/14 (+14.2%) in 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car
• Straight aquaplaning mid-pack: 13th/21 (+6.6%) in 2020 Auto Bild Performance; 7th/10 (+3%) in 2017 AMS
Value/Purchase Price Moderate Details
• High price: 9th/10 (+137.9%) in 2021 Auto Bild SUV; 9th/10 (+97.2%) in 2018 Auto Bild UHP
• Poor value index: 17th/20 (+41.5% from best) in 2020 Auto Bild Performance
Noise/Comfort (Refinement) Minor Details
• Noise 10th/10 (+1.4%) in 2017 AMS
• Noise 10th/11 (+4.8%) in 2021 Auto Bild SUV; 8th/14 (+2.1%) in 2021 Auto Bild Sports Car

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2021 Auto Bild Sports Car Winter Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Winter i cept evo3

Weak:
Dry Braking, Price

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