Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 78 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 11 in 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Continental WinterContact TS 860 S vs Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 860 S is ahead, 74–67
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Best test result: #9 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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74
Dry
WinterContact TS 860 S +668Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 860 S Blizzak LM-32 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 77 68 -
73
Wet
WinterContact TS 860 S +469Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 860 S Blizzak LM-32 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 – Reviews found online 79 69 -
73
Snow
WinterContact TS 860 S +568Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 860 S Blizzak LM-32 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 78 67 -
74
Comfort
WinterContact TS 860 S +767Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 860 S Blizzak LM-32 Reviews found online 79 64 -
72
Noise
WinterContact TS 860 S +666Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 860 S Blizzak LM-32 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 71 66 -
72
Treadwear
WinterContact TS 860 S +567Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 860 S Blizzak LM-32 Reviews found online 76 67 -
81
Handling
WinterContact TS 860 S +1764Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 860 S Blizzak LM-32 Reviews found online 81 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 860 S | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 67 |
| Dry | 74 | 68 |
| Wet | 73 | 69 |
| Snow | 73 | 68 |
| Comfort | 74 | 67 |
| Noise | 72 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 67 |
| Handling | 81 | 64 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
WinterContact TS 860 S
67
/ 100
Blizzak LM-32
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 860 S | Blizzak LM-32 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/11 · 2019 19 Inch Performance Winter Tyre Test | 11% #9/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +13.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 860 S
Pros
- Exceptional handling and feedback on dry and wet roads in cold temperatures
- Strong performance and confidence in snow and icy conditions
- Stiffer sidewalls compared to predecessors, offering improved cornering stability
Cons
- Long break-in period required before optimal grip is achieved
- Potential for traction control interference on staggered RWD setups due to circumference variances
- Limited lateral grip in wet conditions compared to some competitors
Tire B Blizzak LM-32
Pros
- Exceptional traction and reliability in deep snow and winter storms
- Stable and satisfying handling on cold, dry roads
- Good resistance to aquaplaning and solid durability/tread life reported by some users
Cons
- Poor and unpredictable wet weather grip, leading to wheel spin and sliding
- Noticeable road noise and humming that increases as the tread wears down
- Vague steering feel and lackluster performance under quick acceleration
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 860 S | B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 92 | 35 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 23″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 860 S
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 860 S — better handling, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS 860 S scores 81 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental WinterContact TS 860 S scores 74 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental WinterContact TS 860 S scores 74 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Continental WinterContact TS 860 S scores 72 vs 66 on noise.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 860 S
Tire B · Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.