Tyre reviews Continental ContiWinterContact TS 870 P 129

Good day to everyone. We specifically looked for these tires. Bought 2023 model year, production 25th week, country of origin France. The rubber is excellent. I've been driving Santa Fe since 2018 and all the tires were Continental brand. The last model delighted me especially. It's soft, quiet, and handles the road perfectly. It also copes well with snow. I'm very pleased and in the future, I will most likely consider Continental again.

Good day! In the first season, I changed two tires and aligned three disks - the potholes on our roads are devastating for 21 inches and a thin profile. Plus, at the dealer's service, when replacing wheels, they inflated the usual 2.4 bar, and the "electric train" requires a minimum of 2.7. As a result, I got on the hook for 90 thousand rubles out of nowhere. Science is expensive... Keep an eye on the pressure and fewer potholes) The tire is excellent, for Moscow city and suburban winter, it's just right! Ice and snow, wet asphalt or gravel - all this is acceptable for these tires. Wear for the season is minimal. But my size 235/45R21 and 255/40R21 requires very careful driving. Buy, operate - you will definitely like it!!!

Vehicle: BMW X3 (G01) 40d, all-wheel drive, 340 horsepower.
Region of operation: Southern Russia (Stavropol, Krasnodar region - mild winter, wet asphalt, transitions through zero).
Driving style: Active, aggressive.
Advantages:
Benchmark for asphalt. 90% of the time I drive on wet or dry pavement. The tires hold excellently: even in positive temperatures, there is no feeling of "floating" rubber. For a powerful heavy crossover - that's what you need.
Confidence in slush. On the highway in a mixture of water and snow, they don't float, the drainage is effective. The wide 275s in the back don't collect ruts, the car stands stable at any speed.
Predictability. During aggressive lane changes and turns, they hold the load, the sidewall is stiff. On ice (rare, but happens) they behave adequately, the electronics don't panic.
Passability. Enough for the city and highway. I don't storm snowdrifts, but I drive without problems on loose snow in courtyards (thanks to all-wheel drive and good traction).
Disadvantages / Nuances:
Noise. At speeds over 110-120 km/h, a hum appears. In a loud X3, it's heard well. If you like silence - you'll have to get used to it or make a wheel arch soundproofing.
Deep snow. This is not an off-road tire. If you get into a snowbank up to the bumper, the wide 275 profile in the back will get stuck quickly. But for my conditions (south) this is not critical.
Wear. The car is heavy, the driving style is aggressive. Soft rubber wears out faster than all-season tires, you have to pay for grip with that. Monitor the pressure.
Conclusion:
For southern regions and powerful cars - an excellent choice. The best grip on wet asphalt, which is our main road surface in winter. The balance of comfort and handling is excellent. I recommend it if you understand that you need to pay for grip with resource and a little noise.

For urban (St. Petersburg) winter (wet asphalt, a small layer of snowy-sandy mash on the asphalt, rolled snow - very good, exiting a country plot through loose snow - expectedly problematic.

When installing three out of four tires, balancing was done according to standard procedure. Almost an hour and a half was spent on balancing the fourth one.

Good day!
Delivery two days earlier, pleased me))!
Fresh tires 31/25
Portugal )) looks very worthy tire 235*45*18
TC 870 P ContiWinterContact Continental
I will test, drive 500 km and definitely add a review!
Vladikavkaz city
I put all the stars because it's a necessary procedure )) and life will show!
Thanks to Mosaavtoshina!

Hello! I've read the comments, briefly, I'm satisfied, they perform well and predictably on all types of surfaces, winter 2024/25 in Moscow region was full of surprises, with snow, ice, rain, and frost.

I recommend them, but if you live in a region with a lot of ice, studded tires are unlikely to perform well.

Everything would be fine if it weren't for the defect. After 90 km/h, a noticeable vibration appears on the steering wheel. As the speed increases, the vibration increases in amplitude and frequency, which clearly indicates a problem with the wheels. Balancing, changing the position of the wheels, etc. did not give any results. I can assume that in pursuit of comfort by reducing weight, Conti made a weak carcass. Or maybe I just got defective ones. Made in Portugal. Bought at MASH

Excellent tires, very pleased with the behavior of the tires on bare ice, there was good traction, handling and adequate braking. On slush (wet snow + water) also adequate and controllable. I can't say about deep snow, but in general, the wheel is not clogged with dense snow. The reinforced sidewalls in the design were a pleasant surprise, which have saved the disc from overly close parking near the curb more than once. I'm satisfied with the tires, I recommend buying them despite the high price.

Bought a set before the season. On snow with four-wheel drive, it rides and handles confidently, brakes well too. On ice, like any non-studded tire, it handles and brakes with difficulty. On snowy mush and wet pavement, handling remains normal. Soft, not noisy.