Tests – · none yet Owners 81 · 30 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Continental WinterContact TS830 vs Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
WinterContact TS830 is ahead, 77–70
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Best test result: #5 of 8 in 2019 Studded 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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77
Dry
WinterContact TS830 +1859Why this score
Source WinterContact TS830 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 49 Reviews found online 82 74 -
82
Wet
WinterContact TS830 +874Why this score
Source WinterContact TS830 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 87 78 -
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Snow
No comparison76Why this score
Source WinterContact TS830 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online – 77 -
75
Comfort
Winter i*pike RS2 +378Why this score
Source WinterContact TS830 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 82 75 -
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Noise
No comparison60Why this score
Source WinterContact TS830 Winter i*pike RS2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 55 -
71
Treadwear
Level71Why this score
Source WinterContact TS830 Winter i*pike RS2 Reviews found online 74 75 -
82
Handling
WinterContact TS830 +379Why this score
Source WinterContact TS830 Winter i*pike RS2 Reviews found online 82 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS830 | Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 70 |
| Dry | 77 | 59 |
| Wet | 82 | 74 |
| Snow | – | 76 |
| Comfort | 75 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 60 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 71 |
| Handling | 82 | 79 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
WinterContact TS830
70
/ 100
Winter i*pike RS2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 TS830 | Winter i*pike RS2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/13 · 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 20% #5/8 · 2019 Studded Winter Tyre Test | +80.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A WinterContact TS830
Pros
- Outstanding traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- Excellent grip and stability in cold, wet, and slushy conditions
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride quality for a winter tire
Cons
- Slightly increased noise levels compared to some summer tires (though still quiet for the category)
- Reduced performance and 'tightness' as temperatures rise above 15°C
- Premium price point compared to budget alternatives
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 TS830 | B · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Continental WinterContact TS830
70
/ 100
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS830 — better dry, wet and handling. 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 TS830 scores 77 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS830 scores 82 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS830 scores 82 vs 79 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 scores 78 vs 75 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS830
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.