2025 High Performance Winter Tire Test
The Continental WinterContact 8 S, derived from original equipment tires, offers precise, easily calculable, and safely neutral-to-understeering handling characteristics across all tested surfaces. Testers appreciated its good rolling comfort and very low rolling resistance, making it an efficient choice. However, this tire deviates from Continental's typically strong wet-weather reputation. Being optimized primarily for original equipment manufacturer requirements with emphasis on low rolling resistance, the WinterContact 8 S falls behind in wet braking, shows somewhat elevated aquaplaning risk, and delivers comparatively weak wet grip. Those expecting Continental's premium wet-weather product should look to the WinterContact TS 870P instead.