Tyre reviews Continental ContiWinterContact TS 860 S 112

I've had the chance to drive on many tires, and all-wheel drive has always given me confidence. For my BMW X7 with 315/35R22 rear and 275/40R22 front tires, I chose them carefully. I read reviews, studied reviews, and trusted the opinions of authoritative publications, but I strongly regret my choice. Tires are expensive in this size, around $2000 for a set. But I didn't consider China, and Pirelli was run-flat and even more expensive. It seemed like everything matched... I bought, I was happy. New tire, 2023 (year of purchase and release). 3-year warranty. I'm driving on summer tires to change and waiting for snowfalls.

The first snow surprised me, upset me... I thought maybe it would wear in, work out. But time went by, a month, a second, different conditions, and I realized that every winter trip is always thoughts about being careful, how much... on a long turn, the tires performed terribly. Lane changes on packed snow or ice are dangerous. The tires don't hold the car at all. A little acceleration and the car is simply pushed into the next lane, and sometimes into oncoming traffic.

I think these tires don't work in sub-zero temperatures, don't work on packed snow and ice. New tires barely have a tread depth of 8 mm, also a minus, since competitors have a bit more. I sold these tires and changed to summer tires in February, didn't notice any difference on wet roads and packed snow between summer and this 860. I'm extremely disappointed. I didn't like these tires at all. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Continental VikingContact 7 is much better, I had them before. As for Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2-R3, I won't even mention it, it's much more confident in winter. I'm not advertising, I just want to say that think carefully about this purchase. In the first week, I almost ripped a tire by driving off the curb, tore off a deep piece, the sides are very soft. These tires are good for driving in +2-3 degrees Celsius. No other advantages.

I barely drove two seasons on these wheels. The tire is very good, but there's one thing to consider: if it's low-profile and the roads in your region are bad, it's better to give it up right away! You'll get a sea of punctures. Or through and through. The sidewall is so delicate that you're always driving in a tense state, especially when puddles are on the road and you can hit one at any moment. I replaced the front tires at the end of the first season with Chinese ones. Four times cheaper!!! And, by the way, they performed great! Already the second season. Moreover, the Continental tires in the back got punctures, but the Chinese ones in the front - didn't! Although the front is heavier, the tire is already worn out! There were no passengers in the back. In general, without good roads, it's money down the drain!

The tyre is quite good, quiet. On the snow it slightly sinks in, on the ice it slumps quite strongly. Clearly, the tyre is for the European winter. On dry asphalt and wet pavement it moves simply great. I can say the same about its speed characteristics, it has a speed index of 240.

I had Nokian Hakka 225/60R18 non-studded tires, and after replacing them with Continental 245/50R19 run-flat tires, the driving qualities changed significantly for the better. The car became much more comfortable, with a feeling of elasticity in the tires, and it held the road stably, whether on ice, snowy roads, or dry asphalt. There are some drawbacks - you can't brake sharply on ice. And another minus, which happened to me, was at the end of winter when the temperature was above zero and it started raining. The road was inclined at an angle of about 20 degrees, and it was impossible to stop on it, with small streams of water flowing across the icy road from the rain. When I tried to start moving uphill, the car didn't move, but instead, it rolled backward on stationary wheels. Fortunately, there were no cars behind me. Driving on wet ice is generally not possible. But overall, everything is fine, especially on smooth roads. This is also a run-flat, which is bright and not liked by cats. Although my expectations from run-flat tires were worse, I was pleasantly surprised by the elasticity and comfort, thanks to it being a Continental tire.

Good tires

Incomparable tire. Makes less noise than Michelin Sport 4 S. Wear-resistant and resistant to potholes (no immediate bulging, etc.)

Low mileage, yet no issues found, handles well on the road, quiet, price below competitors with good quality.

Tire full of N. Nakidalovo from a well-known brand, worse in terms of coupling than some Chinese tires.

On a powerful rear-wheel drive, it doesn't hold at all. Especially ice and snow during thaw - it's a complete disaster, impossible to move on a powerful rear-wheel drive, immediately slips into understeer.

Very thin and delicate sidewall - bulges (someone wrote in another review).

Among the advantages: lightweight, comfortable.

Strictly speaking, the tire is for wet asphalt in winter during thaw and light snow that melts immediately. The tire showed complete helplessness even in the middle lane (Moscow, in this snowy year). The tire is for Krasnodar, in general. I plan to drive it all spring and even summer, so that next winter I can buy something normal and studded. Don't buy this crap.

Terrible tires! After -20, it simply turns into a summer one, it really gets stiff!
There's almost no braking power, always, whether in frost or slush, and even more so on ice!
The only plus is its quietness, it's really quiet and comfortable if you're driving on clean asphalt)) In general, these tires are exclusively for those who are stuck in Moscow traffic jams and only!

Terrible.
A month after purchase, there is a bulge on each front wheel.