Name: WinterContact TS860 S
Brand: Continental
Rating: 5 (18 reviews)

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If you're driving through snow and ice, you might need winter tires vs all-season tires.

Winter and snow vs all-season tires: Do I need winter tires?

Winter tires are meant for ice, slush, and snow, but which one is right for you? Here are SimpleTire’s picks for Best Winter Tires for 2023.

Best Winter Tires for 2023

# Winter Tires
Winter tires, also known as snow tires, are ideal for use in below [freezing temperatures](https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-maintenance-safety/when-to-switch-to-snow-tires) thanks to their flexible rubber compound that allows them to consistently grip the road. 

Commonly used on all types of vehicles, snow and winter tires often come in non-studded, [studded](https://simpletire.com/learn/tire-buying-guides/studded-tires), and studdable designs, with the latter two allowing drivers to enhance traction and performance in ice, slush, and snow. Winter tires often feature a Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS) symbol on their sidewall to denote that they're certified to perform in severe snow conditions. 

Several tire manufacturers make snow and winter tires including [Bridgestone](https://simpletire.com/brands/bridgestone-tires/categories/winter), [Hankook](https://simpletire.com/brands/hankook-tires/categories/winter), [Continental](https://simpletire.com/brands/continental-tires/categories/winter) and Nokian to name a few. 

If you're looking to buy a set of winter tires online then you've come to the right spot, as SimpleTire has thousands of winter tires that meet the budget and needs of drivers.

[Winter tire reviews](https://simpletire.com/categories/winter-tires/reviews)

Winter Tire Driving in Snowy Winter Conditions

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WinterContact TS860 S

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Eligibility: 
• Customers who purchase four (4) or more in-stock tires from an Eligible Brand in a single order (an “Order”) on https://simpletire.com/ or directly through Order placement with the SimpleTire customer service team during the Eligibility Period, below, will be eligible to receive a promotional $50 virtual Visa® Gift Card (“Card”). “Eligible Brands” include Continental®, Pirelli®, Yokohama®, and Bridgestone®. Limit one Card per eligible Order. This Offer remains subject to product availability. 
• To be eligible, Orders must be placed and paid for between July 22, 2024 and August 4, 2024 (EDT) (the “Eligibility Period”) and not be cancelled, returned, or refunded. Note: SimpleTire accepts returns only within thirty (30) days of Order delivery. Please refer to SimpleTire’s return policy for details: https://simpletire.com/returns-and-refunds . Installation services do not need to be purchased through SimpleTire for an order to be eligible. 
 
 
How to claim your gift card: 
• SimpleTire will make its determination of Offer eligibility within sixty (60) days of Order delivery. For each eligible Order, SimpleTire will email the Customer (at the email address associated with the Order at the time of purchase) a unique link which Customer may click to claim their virtual Card through our third-party fulfillment partner, Tremendous, LLC. SimpleTire is not responsible for validating Customer’s email address to a specific individual, and is not responsible for any claims made through the Customer email address provided. 
• Virtual promotional Visa® Gift Cards are issued through Sutton Bank under license from Visa®. SimpleTire is not affiliated with Tremendous, LLC, Sutton Bank, Visa®, or any of the Eligible Brands identified above. 
• Cards are valid in the USA only and expire six (6) months from issuance. Cards are promotional gift cards only and not prepaid gift cards. Cards are non-reloadable and have no cash value. Cards are not subject to currency conversion fees and are ApplePay® and GooglePay® compatible. Other restrictions may apply, see your Cardholder Agreement for further details. 
• Claiming of this promotion virtual Gift Card is also subject to acceptance of Tremendous Cardholder Agreement (https://tremendous.notion.site/Tremendous-Rewards-Cardholder-Agreement-3d22642f9f1247ddb475366d572a1fae), Privacy Policy (https://tremendous.notion.site/Tremendous-Rewards-Cardholder-Agreement-3d22642f9f1247ddb475366d572a1fae), E-sign Disclosure (https://tremendous.notion.site/E-SIGN-Disclosure-and-Consent-0de9b5fff2ae403c8086c396d81661cc), and Terms of Service (https://tremendous.notion.site/Recipient-Terms-of-Service-24cde3c2eb8d45d19d9903a58109b2cc).

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Best Rated Winter Tires

Blizzak LM001 RFT

Blizzak LM001

Winter tires are built with a flexible rubber compound that allows for consistent grip on roads when the temperature is below 40 degrees. Able to conquer ice, snow, and slush, winter tires are either come in a standard design or they can be pinned with studs to improve grip.

Vehicle

This product is not covered by a manufacturer’s treadlife warranty.

Mileage Warranty

The maximum carrying capacity for a tire determined by the manufacturer.

Load Index

Maximum speed capability to safely carry a load for an extended period of time.

Max Speed

The maximum load carrying strength at the specified inflation pressure, also known as ply rating.

Load Range

The side of the tire between the tread and rim, with cosmetic branding as well as information about the tire including manufacturer, model, size, etc.

Sidewall

Measured in 32nds of an inch, this metric shows how much tread life is left on a tire, with the tire's traction & stopping capabilities greatly diminished at 4/32nds and less. Tire manufacturers include "tire wear bars" at 2/32nds to indicate when your tire is worn out.

Tread Depth

The highest inflation pressure (measured in pounds of force per square inch, PSI) the tire is designed to contain, and should only be used when called for by the vehicle placard.

Inflation Pressure

An identifier of a particular tire line and size combination assigned by the tire manufacturer.

Part Number

Tread design (or tread pattern) can affect handling, traction & noise for different driving styles & road conditions.

Tread Design

Tire Weight

The measurement of width from a tires inner sidewall to the outer sidewall.

Section Width

The range of widths the rim of the vehicle can be for this tire to be safely mounted on.

Rim Range

The diameter of a tire that is inflated without any load applied.

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