Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

Fitted these on my Saab 9-3 TTID 2 weeks ago, I just had to write a review as today (16/12/11) we had a dump of snow in the North West. Took the car out for a spin and what a transformation. These tyres had amazing grip in the snow, my car didnt wheel spin once when driving up inclines and hills, granted the ABS came on when braking but that was probably down to my harsh braking but as soon as I learned to ease on the brake pedal the ABS didnt kick in at all.

All I can say is if you are in the market for Winter Tyres then you will not go wrong with these at all.

And driving on Motorways in the wet also gave amazing handling and the braking felt so secure from high speeds. The handling was also fantastic and not once have I felt that I am running on winter tyres when even comparing them to my Summer PS2's.

Buy these and put a big grin on your face in the snow - 5 star!

I fitted these last november after the previous winter. despite selective 4 wheel drive I was very surprised with the lack of grip on frosty roads with the summer tyres.

What a transformation on the winter tyres. The car felt very planted and even on icy roads I had complete control when other cars were sliding off the road. On a frosted over empty car park where I really pushed the adhesion they performed amazing,I floored the accelerator and after a second or two with the traction control light showing the car surged forward as if it was on a dry road. They have there linits as expected when the air temp got up to about 15 deg the dry grip was significantly less than the summer tyres when pushed. I would definately recommend these tyres. In fact I was so impressed with Continental tyres that I am fitting the car with Continental sport contact 3 tyres for summer use.

these tyres made driving through snow and ice a pleasure...incredible grip on both ice and snow. great grip in all conditions. needs to be replaced on dry weather as very bad road feedback otherwise.

I had real trouble two winters ago through the north of France when the conditions were icy and snow heavy. In fact conditions were as bad as it gets and my car was all over the place and frankly i had a terrifying time, i abandoned the journey and the car in some small village defeated.
This last winter, same journey and WinterContacts on and i was weaving through all the other lame, sliding and stuck traffic with utter confidence, total control .. i was amazed at the difference ... in short these tyre are incredible.
Having already done 7000 through a north severe winter and a spring Spain the wear is fantastic on a 1.7t car and i drive fast ... i shall leave them on till next november and change if needed to the same.
I cant praise these live saving tyres enough rgds m

Excellent winter tyre, best ones I have used yet.

Grip in wet/dry/snow all brilliant. Can't fault this tyre one bit.

I only had these for less than a week, btu the result is amazing. Never missed a beat. Hardly had any wheel spins on slush/ fresh snow. My traction control only comes on wheni accelarate really hard.

Expensive yes, but considering the demand, there is little i can do.

Staggeringly good, all things considered. Whilst you cannot take liberties, these tyres allowed a 400hp rear drive car to get about on all roads and conditions during the recent snowy spell. In the cold and heavy rain too, they have far better bite than the summer tyres (PS2s on 18" rims). In the dry, up around 5-7 deg C, I still prefer the PS2, and the 830Ps feel quite floaty in comparison, but when the temperature drops to nearer zero deg C, regardless of whether it is dry or wet, or snowy and icy, the 830Ps win big-time. I have no other winter tyre experience to compare them with, but I have no complaints at all about the TS830P.

My summer tyres were 17" 225 front 245 rear fitted TS 830 P on 16" steel rims three weeks ago. Once these tyres were scrubbed in after 50 miles they were brilliant in the wet and this week on loose snow, packed snow and ice cannot fault, excellent grip and stopping power.

What a difference a tyre makes. These are just unstoppable in the snow and in the cold freezing conditions they seem to grip as well as my summer tyres did in the warmth.

I can't recommend a set of winter tyres enough if you rely on your car, and these seem to be the best out there.

Can't comment on wear yet.