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Continental WinterContact TS 830 P - Test Results

Test Statistics

12

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

7th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 11 winter-focused tests, the Continental WinterContact TS 830 P delivers consistently top-tier performance, averaging 2.5th overall with five test wins and multiple podiums. It excels particularly in snow-focused assessments and balanced overall capability, frequently outperforming newer rivals thanks to strong traction and controlled dynamics. Awards and top placements indicate dependable, broad-spectrum winter competence.
Minor variability appears in a few performance-oriented or mixed-condition tests, where it occasionally falls to mid-pack. Still, the tire repeatedly secures top-three finishes in demanding European and performance winter tests, underscoring a reliably premium result profile.

Performance Strengths
  • Overall Winter Performance Strong
    • 1st overall 2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tire Test (near perfect snow performance)
    • 1st overall 2011 Auto Express Winter Tire Test
    • 1st overall 2011 EVO Winter Tire Test
    • 2nd overall 2010 European Winter Tire Test (top 3 with Michelin and Dunlop)
    • 2nd overall 2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 2012 Sport Auto: winner credited to near perfect snow performance
    • Multiple wins in winter-focused tests (2011 EVO 1/10, 2011 Auto Express 1/9) implying strong snow traction/braking/handling
  • SUV/4x4 Winter Capability Moderate
    • 1st overall 2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tire Test (235/55 R17)
    • Demonstrated top performance in heavier-vehicle winter context
  • Performance Winter (UHP sizes) Competence Moderate
    • 1st overall 2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tire Test (225/40 R18)
    • 2nd overall 2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (245/45 R18)
    • 3rd overall 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (225/45 R17)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Result Variability in Mixed/Competitive Fields Moderate
    • 7th/12 in 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
    • 4th/7 in 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test
  • Consistency Across All Test Formats Minor
    • 4th/5 in 2011 Winter Tire Buying Guide
    • Not always on podium in Auto Bild performance-oriented tests (e.g., 3rd/9 in 2012, 4th/7 in 2011)
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
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2013 Winter Tire Buying Guide

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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1
of 8
2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tire Test

2012

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2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tire Test

2012

Exemplary
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3
of 9
2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2012
Winner: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

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4
of 7
2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2011
Winner: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

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of 10
2011 EVO Winter Tire Test

2011

The Continental is objectively the best overall, which it combined with solid results to win the test.
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2011 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2011

Great all round performance with no real weakness
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7
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2011 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2011
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4

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4
of 5
2011 Winter Tire Buying Guide

2011
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip 8

Conitnental's flagship winter tire, the Winter Contact TS830 P is one of the best winter tires for ultra high performance cars. Unfortunately with demand already outstripping supply , especially in...
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of 10
2010 European Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4

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of 5
2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2010
Winner: Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D

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of 8
2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tire Test

2009

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