Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 195/60 R14 86 T Tyres

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Continental ContiWinterContact TS850

4.5 Average rating on the performance

4.6/5 Dry surface
4.6/5 Snow and slush
4.6/5 Wet roads

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97% customers recommend this tyre

336 reviews

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205/55 R16
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Firstly, I wanted to buy Firestone WinterHawk 1 but these are not being manufactured anymore. That is why I kept on searching for tyres with a similar tread. I chose Continental ContiWinterContact TS850. I have been using them for one winter season and I am satisfied with their quality. The tyres are quiet and I have an impression that the car drives better than on my summer Dunlops. The driving is quiet and comfortable and very safe in snow. I have never had problems on road with these tyres. They provide really good grip even if you drive a diesel with a high torque on a roundabout, They are great in rainy weather but I think they are a bit louder in wet conditions (I would not say it is a drawback - it is rather normal). When it comes to pure ice roads, it is obvious that only the snow tyres with spikes would be useful there. However, I have not noticed any signs of wear on the tyres. They could have been a bit cheaper but still the price is quite reasonable. The fuel consumption has not changed significantly. Generally speaking it is a pleasure to drive a car on these tyres. I recommend them to everyone who drives often in the city. I have tyres with the T speed rating (up to 118 mph) and I have driven on them with the max. speed of 130 mph. I have not experienced any vibrations or noise at all. It is simply luxe:) Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

Distance travelled:
5000 - 10000km

Driving style:
fast and aggressive

Vehicle:
Opel Astra Coupe

Overall assessment:
4.4

The grip on dry surface 5/5

The grip on wet surface 5/5

The grip on snow and slush 4/5

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KingOfCars
over 2 years ago
205/55 R16
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Firstly, I wanted to buy Firestone WinterHawk 1 but these are not being manufactured anymore. That is why I kept on searching for tyres with a similar tread. I chose Continental ContiWinterContact TS850. I have been using them for one winter season and I am satisfied with their quality. The tyres are quiet and I have an impression that the car drives better than on my summer Dunlops. The driving is quiet and comfortable and very safe in snow. I have never had problems on road with these tyres. They provide really good grip even if you drive a diesel with a high torque on a roundabout, They are great in rainy weather but I think they are a bit louder in wet conditions (I would not say it is a drawback - it is rather normal). When it comes to pure ice roads, it is obvious that only the snow tyres with spikes would be useful there. However, I have not noticed any signs of wear on the tyres. They could have been a bit cheaper but still the price is quite reasonable. The fuel consumption has not changed significantly. Generally speaking it is a pleasure to drive a car on these tyres. I recommend them to everyone who drives often in the city. I have tyres with the T speed rating (up to 118 mph) and I have driven on them with the max. speed of 130 mph. I have not experienced any vibrations or noise at all. It is simply luxe:) Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

Distance travelled:
5000 - 10000km

Driving style:
fast and aggressive

Vehicle:
Opel Astra Coupe

Overall assessment:
4.4

The grip on dry surface 4/5

The grip on wet surface 5/5

The grip on snow and slush 4/5

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KingOfCars
over 2 years ago
195/65 R15
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I have done the mileage around 3200 miles on these tyres. Driving sensations are very positive. I used to drive mainly in the city on GoodYear tyres in the past (I had GY 4seasons previously) and they were quite good although they were all-season tyres. I knew that in this year I will have to drive in hard terrain so I have decided to buy Continental ContiWinterContact TS850. I have them in the size 195/65/R15. When it comes to the rolling resistance I have not noticed an increased fuel consumption. I have not experienced any problems while driving in snow and slush. On the wet road I have not noticed an aquaplaning phenomenon. The braking distance is perfect. I thought the tyres will have some problems on ice since majority of them do. However, they surprised me positively. Once I stopped my car immediately without a long skid although I was driving at high speed. Admittedly, the braking systems helped the car to slow down but I think the tyres contributed significantly to the outcome. I think it is really worth to spend a bit more money and buy these tyres in order to have a guarantee of safety. Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

Distance travelled:
below 2000km

Driving style:
calm

Vehicle:
Ford Focus Hatchback II 1.6 Ti

Overall assessment:
4.7

The grip on dry surface 5/5

The grip on wet surface 4/5

The grip on snow and slush 5/5

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Sportman
over 2 years ago
195/65 R15
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Tyres are as good as I thought. I am fully satisfied with their quality. They meet my expectations. I did not have any problems with driving my car in winter. I was wondering how deep I can drive into the snow without getting stuck. The tyres turned out to be great both in deep snow and slush. They are perfect on dry surface as well (especially in corners). The ABS/ESP systems did not have to activate because a car did not skid at all. The tyres are quiet since they have been designed to absorb a road noise, making the driving more comfortable. I think that after changing the tyres pressure to the value recommended by the manufacturer the driving will be even more comfortable! I will check that in next winter season. My car is heavy and I drive rather fast but I have not noticed any wear symptoms. I strongly recommend. Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

Distance travelled:
2000 - 5000km

Driving style:
moderate

Vehicle:
Mercedes Klasa C Kombi W203 200 CDI

Overall assessment:
5.0

The grip on dry surface 5/5

The grip on wet surface 5/5

The grip on snow and slush 5/5

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FastMike
over 2 years ago
175/60 R15
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The tyres purchased after several hours of reading about their safety, performance and comparisons between Continental and different premium brands. I had to choose the best and the safest tyres available as I knew they will be mounted on my wive's car. I have decided to buy the Continental ContiWinter Contact TS850 tyres. After using them in different weather conditions like snow, slush, rain and mud, I can say that this choice was as good as the one I have made 10 years ago when I decided to marry my present wife. The tyres turned out to be tremendous. Had I had a possibility of turning back the clock, I would not have purchased different tyres. I do recommend these tyres as well as the Oponeo online shop. The delivery of the tyres was very fast. The price is simply great and the quality of the tyres is astonishing! Read more Collapse

Summary: I recommend this tyre

Distance travelled:
2000 - 5000km

Driving style:
moderate

Vehicle:
Audi A2 Hatchback I 1.4 TDI (55kW)

Overall assessment:
4.9

The grip on dry surface 5/5

The grip on wet surface 5/5

The grip on snow and slush 5/5

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over 2 years ago

Product description

Continental ContiWinterContact TS850

The tyre meets the European Union's requirements for winter tyres

Carries the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Flake) symbol, which is awarded after the model in question has been thoroughly tested for snow grip.

tyre tests Continental ContiWinterContact TS850:

Testing

Size

rated

Place

2015

ACE/GTÜ 255/50 R17 highly recommended 1

ADAC 205/55 R16 good 1

Auto, Motor und Sport 225/50 R17 recommended -

Auto Zeitung 185/65 R15 highly recommended 1

ADAC 165/70 R14 satisfactory -

Testing

Size

rated

Place

2014

ACE/GTÜ 205/55 R16 highly recommended 2

Auto, Motor und Sport 205/55 R16 highly recommended 1

Auto Bild Sportcars 235/35 R19 excellent 3

AUTO Straßenverkehr 205/55 R16 highly recommended 1

ADAC 195/65 R15 good 1

ADAC 175/65 R14 good 1

Auto Zeitung 205/55 R16 highly recommended 1

Testing

Size

rated

Place

2013

ADAC 185/60 R15 highly recommended 1

ADAC 225/45 R17 highly recommended 1

ACE/GTÜ 185/60 R15 highly recommended 1

Auto Bild Sportcars 225/50 R17 excellent 2

ADAC 185/60 R15 good 1

ADAC 225/45 R17 good 1

Testing

Size

rated

Place

2012

auto motor i sport 205/55 R16 highly recommended 2

Auto Zeitung 205/55 R16 highly recommended 1

ADAC 205/55 R16 good 1

Auto Bild 195/65 R15 recommended -

Scale of scores: Highest lowest

Technology description: Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 is a tyre that reaches its full potential on the wheels of medium-class vehicles and compact passenger cars. The model is designed to handle every detail of the winter road surface. The tyre has the following characteristics: short braking distance on wet, icy and snowy roads, high stability during operation in any winter conditions, low rolling resistance, which promotes impressive economic performance, more efficient operation and a minimised negative environmental impact.

The surface of Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 includes numerous sharp edges (called Sipping technology). Thanks to this, transverse forces are transferred to the surface more easily which is particularly useful on bends or when changing lanes at high speed. As a result, the tyre steers well and is distinguished by a high grip even in the most difficult winter conditions.

The short braking distance on snow and ice is ensured by its large number of blocks and sipes. Compared to the previous model (Continental ContiWinterContact TS830), the total length of the tyre’s sipes is higher by as much as 20 metres. The increased number of sipes stands for much better water drainage and improved ice grip (the wiper effect). With these features, the braking distance of your vehicle will be shorter.

The tyre is manufactured using a harder filling material in comparison to the previous model. Combined with an additional reinforcement of the bead toe, it ensures a better transfer of lateral forces. Thanks to this optimised flexibility, Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 features lower energy loss during deflection. This translates into more comfortable travel, better driving and a 10% lower rolling resistance (as compared to the previous model).

Information on the manufacturer: Continental is a globally recognised German tyre company which owns such brands as Uniroyal, Barum, Semperit, Matador and Viking. The company officially started in October 1871. Apart from tyres, its manufacturing plant produced footwear, water-resistant materials and even balls and toys. Their first major success of was Mercedes’ victory in the Nice-Salon-Nice race held in 1901. Subsequent years brought more landmark events. Thanks to them, Continental today is one of the largest and most valued manufacturers of premium-class tyres.

Technical data:

Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 winter tyre is considered Premium class class, that is, characterised by modern technology and maximum performance.

You are currently viewing a tyre in the size 195/60 R14. The tyre is currently available in sizes between 14 to 15 inch.

The tyre has the following label parameters

E

class E - fuel efficiency

C

class C - braking distance on wet surfaces

72

72 - external noise

This is a tyre with indexes:

Speed index T - maximum speed you can go with this tyre is 190 km/h.

Load index 86 - the maximum load this tyre can take is 530 kg.

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Warranty

Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 Tyre warranty

You have a 7-year warranty from the date of purchase or until the limit tread wear is reached (whichever comes first),
Warranty covers defects in design, materials and workmanship,
You can file complaints at ASO (for original equipment tires), authorized warranty service centers and tire purchase points,
If the defect is revealed within 2 years from the date of sale, your tire will be replaced with a new one or you will receive a refund,
If the defect becomes apparent later than 2 years from the date of sale, you will receive a refund of part of the cost depending on the wear of the tire or a subsidy for the purchase of new tires from that manufacturer.