Continental WinterContact TS 850 P Winter Tire

The Continental WinterContact TS 850 P is a premium ultra-high performance winter tire engineered for passenger cars, sport coupes, crossovers, and SUVs. Built on Continental's deep legacy of German cold-weather engineering, this tire line delivers confident traction, precise handling, and shorter stopping distances across snow, ice, wet, and dry winter surfaces — no metal studs required. For best performance, this tire is recommended for use when daily temperatures are consistently below 40–45°F.

Advanced Winter Tread Technologies:

• S-Grip Asymmetric Tread Pattern: A high density of block edges and longitudinally oriented sipes work together to maximize grip on snow and ice, leveraging snow-on-snow friction for superior cold-weather traction without the need for metal studs.
• PrecisionPlus Siping Concept: Optimizes steering response and handling on snow-covered surfaces, providing the biting edges needed for confident control in severe winter conditions.
• PowerSipes with Increased Block Stiffness: Wide outboard shoulder blocks equipped with PowerSipes increase tread block rigidity, delivering stable and direct cornering grip on both dry and wet pavement.
• ActiveBand Interlocking Structure: Center and inner shoulder sipes and tread blocks mutually support one another to stabilize the contact patch and help reduce braking distances on slippery surfaces.
• Winter-Optimized Tread Compound: Engineered to remain pliable in subfreezing temperatures, maintaining reliable grip where all-season compounds stiffen and lose effectiveness.
• Reinforced Construction: Twin steel belts with a polyamide cap ply enhance high-speed stability while preserving the flexibility essential to winter performance.
• Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) Certified: Meets the severe snow service requirements established by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC).

Available Technologies by Application:

• ContiSeal: A proprietary inner-liner sealant that instantly self-seals punctures from sharp objects up to approximately 3/16" (5mm) in diameter in select fitments, allowing continued mobility without interrupting your journey.
• Self-Supporting RunFlat (SSR): Reinforced sidewalls support the vehicle's weight even after complete pressure loss, providing continued mobility in select fitments.

Performance Benefits:

• Exceptional snow and ice traction for safe, confident winter driving
• Well-balanced performance across snow, ice, wet, and dry winter road surfaces
• Reduced braking distances in cold-weather conditions
• Circumferential and angled lateral grooves channel water and slush from the contact patch to resist hydroplaning
• Low road noise and a composed, refined ride quality
• Snow platform wear indicators alert the driver when winter traction performance begins to diminish
• Backed by Continental's Total Confidence Plan warranty
• Recommended for installation in full sets of four for optimal handling balance and vehicle stability

The Continental WinterContact TS 850 P represents the brand's commitment to premium cold-weather safety without sacrificing the ride refinement and handling precision expected from a dedicated ultra-high performance winter tire. Available across a wide range of rim diameters and speed ratings to suit passenger cars through full-size SUVs, this tire line is a trusted choice for drivers who demand confident, well-rounded winter performance.