The Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P ContiSeal winter tire for passenger vehicles is a special version of the same model. Its target audience is car owners who value, in addition to good driving qualities in such products, a high level of acoustic comfort. It is the reduced level of noise and vibrations that is one of the key advantages of this tire.
The improved acoustic comfort of the tire is ensured by the presence of a special sound and vibration-absorbing layer applied to the inside. It is a polyurethane foam with a highly porous structure. The numerous voids in the material absorb a significant portion of the noise and vibrations, preventing them from spreading through the vehicle's body and suspension, providing a quieter ride. The small weight of the acoustic layer allows preserving all the main driving properties of the tire at the same very high level.
The tire is distinguished by its ability to effectively realize traction on any winter surface. This is largely due to the arrangement of numerous lamellas. In the central part, they have a significant inclination, which increases directional stability, and in the shoulder zones, the cuts form transverse edges, which improve longitudinal traction. The drainage grooves are optimized to get rid of the heavy snow masses that get into them as quickly as possible, exposing the high edges of the blocks.
Despite the presence of numerous blocks and lamellas, the tire is characterized by high precision in handling. This is ensured by several factors. One of them is the wavy shape of the cut walls. It limits the mobility of the blocks, especially in the shoulder zones, which bear the main load when maneuvering. The elements in the central part have a special shape that allows them to lean on each other when moving, which also increases the stability of the traction properties and the precision of handling.
Main features of Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P ContiSeal +
- increased acoustic comfort is provided by a layer of polyurethane foam on the inside of the tire;
- excellent traction on snow and ice due to the arrangement of lamellas and the special shape of the drainage grooves;
- handling precision is achieved by the wavy shape of the lamellas and the arrangement of blocks, increasing the rigidity of the tread elements.
