Tests – · none yet Owners 79 · 12 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 13 in 2012 European Tyre Test - 165/70 R14 (overall ranking)
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Continental WinterContact TS 800 vs Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS 800 leads, 76–72 Narrow edge
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Best test result: #6 of 8 in 2023 Studded 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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75
Dry
WinterContact TS 800 +1659Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 49 Reviews found online 79 74 -
80
Wet
WinterContact TS 800 +674Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 84 78 -
74
Snow
Winter i*pike RS2 +276Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 77 77 -
74
Comfort
Winter i*pike RS2 +478Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 79 75 -
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Noise
No comparison60Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 55 -
71
Treadwear
Level71Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 Winter i*pike RS2 Reviews found online 75 75 -
81
Handling
WinterContact TS 800 +279Why this score
Source WinterContact TS 800 Winter i*pike RS2 Reviews found online 81 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 800 | Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 72 |
| Dry | 75 | 59 |
| Wet | 80 | 74 |
| Snow | 74 | 76 |
| Comfort | 74 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 60 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 71 |
| Handling | 81 | 79 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
WinterContact TS 800
72
/ 100
Winter i*pike RS2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter i*pike RS2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/13 2012 European Tyre Test - 165/70 R14 | #6/8 2023 Studded Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS 800
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep, fresh, and compressed snow
- Reliable braking and handling performance on wet and icy surfaces
- Impressive tread longevity even under varied driving conditions
Cons
- Increased road noise compared to some summer tire models
- Reduced handling precision and performance when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Soft compound can feel less stable during aggressive dry-weather driving
Tire B Winter i*pike RS2
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking on snow and ice
- Strong side grip and predictable cornering limits
- High durability with secure stud retention over multiple years
Cons
- Poor steering feedback on dry tarmac
- Noticeable understeer in dry road conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 800 | B · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 15″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS 800
72
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 800 — better dry and wet. Pick the Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 75 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 80 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 scores 78 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 800
Tire B · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
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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.