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Continental WinterContact TS 790

High Performance Winter Winter rated

Replaced by the WinterContact TS 800

The Continental WinterContact TS 790 is a High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

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Owners say 85% from 5 owner reviews 80% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say Sorry, we don't currently have any test data for the Continental WinterContact TS 790

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2017.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 93,000miles driven
  • 1sizes available
Continental WinterContact TS 790 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Continental WinterContact TS 790

7.4/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 5 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 85% 80% 25%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 75%
Combined 55% 7.4

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 25% of this score. The other 75% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range

225Width60Profile15Rim96HLoad/Speed Index2000First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71dB

3PMSF on every size

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG gradeNoneMileage warranty

Popular sizes205/55 R16205/50 R17185/55 R15225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Continental WinterContact TS 790 have?
The Continental WinterContact TS 790 has no UTQG treadwear grade: winter and light-truck sizes are exempt. Continental gives it no mileage warranty.
What is the Continental WinterContact TS 790's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Continental WinterContact TS 790 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
Has the Continental WinterContact TS 790 been replaced?
The Continental WinterContact TS 790 has been replaced by the Continental WinterContact TS 800.
What sizes does the Continental WinterContact TS 790 come in?
The Continental WinterContact TS 790 is available in 1 sizes, ranging from 225/60 R15.
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Continental WinterContact TS 790 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 85%
  • Wet Grip 92%
  • Wear 90%
  • Handling 88%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Road Feedback 78%

All 2 Continental WinterContact TS 790 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
91%
Member
  • Skoda Citygo
  • 185/55 R15 H
  • 2,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Easy Going
bought these for our citygo for the winter, and they are doing very well indeed. The snow has not impeded the trip to work at all, no drama, just good grip in all UK winter weather so far. totally recommended.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 632
77%
Member
I have driven almost 40000kms on them and still have 6mm of tread. Wet grip is very good as well as the ride comfort. The snow performance is not the best but for winter with not very much snow it is ok.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 693

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