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Continental WinterContact TS 860 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 42 reviews

Continental WinterContact TS 860 earns strong praise for wet grip, aquaplaning resistance, snow performance (especially when new), comfort/low noise, and overall safety, with many high-scoring reviews highlighting balanced handling and good wear for several seasons. A recurring minority concern is notable performance degradation after 2-4 winters, particularly on wet and packed snow/ice, and occasionally softer sidewalls affecting steering response. Overall sentiment is positive, with most drivers recommending the TS 860 for milder to typical European winters and wet conditions.

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Owner ratings averaged from 50 ratings

  • Owner score 85%
  • Wet Grip 92%
  • Dry Grip 89%
  • Handling 86%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Wear 84%
  • Road Feedback 84%
  • Snow Grip 80%
  • Ice Grip 72%

Continental WinterContact TS 860 Reviews - Page 4

Score spread across 37 written reviews
98%
Member
I'm really pleased with the tyre on dry and wet conditions. I had no problem with the snow this winter.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 556
96%
Member
After 4 years and over 40 000 km. with TS 850 it was time to switch to the new model. The tyre is again on the top of the winter tyre offerings. Not a single disadvantage. Everything from dry and wet grip to wear and rolling resistance is an easy 10. Snow and ice performance are not the best but would say in top 3 in the moment. The great advantage of CWC TS 860 is that it has no major disadvantage. Perfectly balanced tyre. Rolling resistance is on par with TS850 and I hope the wear would be too. Comfort is not great but on a very acceptable level.

Great tyre again Continental! Would buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 497
100%
Member
They're great both on snow and dry, I'm impressed!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 528

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100%
Member
One word - amazing. You feel extremely stable and safe on very rainy day even with medium-high speeds (~140-150). I will buy it again 100%.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 519
100%
Member
I was amazed.... Super super quiet... I thought I was flying... And so far... Fantastic grip, feeling, stability, road feedback is fine too (a bit neutralized)... Just wow effect from the first second of driving... I am so pleased.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 521
100%
Member
went on this tire after Michelin PA3 and I was amazed at how this tire is better in all aspects then my previous Michelin PA3 tires!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
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