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Continental WinterContact TS830 - Test Results

Test Statistics

10

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 10 winter tests, the Continental WinterContact TS830 shows consistently elite performance with an average overall position of 2.3 and three test wins. It excels broadly across snow, wet, and dry metrics, repeatedly finishing on the podium even in competitive fields and varied sizes. Awards and frequent top-three finishes point to a well-balanced winter tyre with standout snow capability and dependable wet/dry safety.
Minor variability appears in a few larger group tests where it slipped to 5th, but it rarely falls outside the top tier. Overall, the TS830 demonstrates class-leading consistency and breadth of ability for winter conditions.

Performance Strengths
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 1/5 with 98/100 in snow tests in 2009 AMS Winter ("snow king")
    • 1/13 in 2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test
    • 1/14 in 2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15
    • Regular podiums in 2010 Auto Bild (2/12) and 2010 European Part 2 (3/12)
  • Overall Consistency and Awards Strong
    • Average overall position 2.3 across 10 tests
    • Test wins: 2009 AMS (1/5), 2010 Auto Zeitung (1/13), 2011 European (1/14)
    • Top-3 finishes in 7/10 tests (e.g., 2/14 AMS 2011; 2/8 Auto Express 2010; 3/10 AMS 2010; 3/12 European Part 2 2010)
  • Wet and Dry Safety (Braking/Handling) Moderate
    • Auto Express 2010 notes TS830 outperformed summer tyre in wet braking near freezing
    • 2/14 in 2011 AMS and 2/12 in 2010 Auto Bild indicate strong wet/dry balance within large fields
  • Performance Across Sizes Moderate
    • Podiums across 185/65 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/55 R16 (wins and top-3 in multiple sizes)
    • Maintained top-tier ranking despite size changes (e.g., 1/14 in 195/65 R15; 2/14 in 205/55 R16)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Variability in Large, Competitive Fields Minor
    • 5/14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test
    • 3/8 in 2011 ACE and 3/10 in 2010 AMS indicate occasional step back from the very top
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
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2011 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

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2011 European Winter Tyre Test - 195/65 R15

2011

Very balanced tyre, good on snow, good in the wet, good on dry roads
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of 8
2011 ACE Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

Slightly let down by its snow performance, the Continental Winter Contact TS830 wins the wet and dry tests by scoring top in each subjective test
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of 14
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

Due to be replaced soon, the Continental WinterContact TS830 is still a leading winter tyre.
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of 8
2010 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus

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2010 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 7 Plus

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of 12
2010 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test

2010
Winner: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

Exemplary.
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2010 European Winter Tyre Test Part 2

2010
Winner: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

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2010 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test

2010

The ContiWinterContact TS830 wins another test thanks to an excellent all round performance. The TS830 offers excellent control in both the snow and the wet and has one of the best dry braking scores.
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2009 AMS Summer and Winter Tyre Test - Winter

2009

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