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Continental WinterContact TS 830 P Test Results

Tested 2009 to 2013 6 publications

Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Continental WinterContact TS 830 P has taken 5 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.

  • 12Independent tests
  • 5Test wins
  • 9Podium finishes
  • 2ndAverage finish
  • 76%Field beaten on average
  • 6Publications
Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

12 tests, 2009 to 2013

0%50%100%20092010201120122013Average 76%2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tire Test (2009): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2010): P2 of 5, Beat 75% of the field2010 European Winter Tire Test (2010): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2011 Winter Tire Buying Guide (2011): P4 of 5, Beat 25% of the field2011 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test (2011): P7 of 12, Beat 45% of the field2011 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2011): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2011 EVO Winter Tire Test (2011): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2011): P4 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test (2012): P3 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2012): P1 of 7, Beat 100% of the field2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tire Test (2012): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2013 Winter Tire Buying Guide (2013): P2 of 9, Beat 50% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 76%

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Continental WinterContact TS 830 P. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D 8 shared: 4 ahead, 4 behind 8 4 4 - 50%
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II 7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind 7 5 2 - 71%
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 7 shared: 5 ahead, 2 behind 7 5 2 - 71%
Michelin Alpin A4 7 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 7 4 2 1 67%
Nokian WR A3 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Nokian WRG2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Toyo Snowprox S953 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Continental WinterContact TS 810 S Predecessor 0 - - -
Continental WinterContact TS 830 P This tire 12 5 2nd 76%
Continental WinterContact TS 850 P Successor 15 4 4th 76%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 11 tests. Updated October 13, 2025.

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

Performance Weaknesses

  • Result Variability in Mixed/Competitive Fields Moderate
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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)
  • Aquaplaning resistance Moderate in 2 of 10 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Continental WinterContact TS 830 P (10 tests) and 31 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 5 of 10 tests 21 praise, 3 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 3 of 10 tests 7 praise, 2 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 2 of 10 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 2 of 10 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Snow braking strength in 2 of 10 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet handling strength in 4 of 10 tests 1 praise, 3 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise weakness in 1 of 10 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Tread life no test mentions it 8 praise, 1 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ice grip no test mentions it 7 praise, 0 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • High-speed stability no test mentions it 4 praise, 0 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Warm-weather behavior no test mentions it 0 praise, 4 criticise of 31 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 12

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2013 1 test
2012 3 tests
2011 5 tests
P1 of 10 Beat 100% of the field

2011 EVO Winter Tire Test

EVO 225/45 R17

The Continental is objectively the best overall, which it combined with solid results to win the test.

P4 of 5 Beat 25% of the field

2011 Winter Tire Buying Guide

Tire Reviews 205/55 r16

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 the larger tire sizes (17"+) get them if you can find them.

WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip 8

2010 2 tests
2009 1 test

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