Continental WinterContact TS 830 P review
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The Continental WinterContact TS 830 P generally receives positive reviews for its exceptional traction, braking performance, and handling in severe winter conditions such as deep snow and ice. While the vast majority of users praise its capabilities and confidence-inspiring grip on cold and slippery surfaces, a minority of reviewers report disappointment regarding wet handling, stiffness, or specific wear issues.
What owners say
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How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
71/100From 38 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 38 owner reviews found online.
The Continental WinterContact TS 830 P generally receives positive reviews for its exceptional traction, braking performance, and handling in severe winter conditions such as deep snow and ice. While the vast majority of users praise its capabilities and confidence-inspiring grip on cold and slippery surfaces, a minority of reviewers report disappointment regarding wet handling, stiffness, or specific wear issues.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and control in deep snow, packed snow, and ice
- Excellent braking performance and stopping power in low temperatures
- Low road noise and high comfort levels compared to typical winter tires
- Reliable dry and wet road handling with solid stability
Cons
- Occasional complaints of poor wet grip or side-slipping in corners
- Stiff sidewalls (especially on run-flat variants) can lead to a harsher ride over bumps
- Some reports of irregular or severe sawtooth wear leading to reduced cornering grip
- Floaty or vague road feedback in warmer dry weather conditions
Worth knowing
- Rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle owners, particularly BMW drivers, heavily praised the tire's ability to eliminate wheel spin and provide control on steep, icy inclines.
- Users driving heavy vehicles (like VW Transporters/Caravelles and Passats) noted remarkable traction and reasonable wear despite the heavy loads.
- A reviewer noted good results combining downsized 16-inch steel rims with the tire for winter use compared to wider summer setups.
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11 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports tire Test · 225/40 R18
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/55 R17
1st of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 EVO Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2011 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2011 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 Winter tire Buying Guide · 205/55 r16
4th of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2010 European Winter tire Test · 225/45 r17
2nd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R 18
2nd of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter tire Test · 225/45 r17
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Sport Auto
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