Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

The Continental WinterContact TS 830 P is a Ultra High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

This tyre replaced the Continental WinterContact TS 810 S and this tyre has been replaced by the Continental WinterContact TS 850 P.

Dry Grip 86%
Wet Grip 86%
Road Feedback 82%
Handling 78%
Wear 85%
Comfort 87%
Buy again 84%
Snow Grip 76%
Ice Grip 73%

Tyre review data from 37 tyre reviews averaging 82% over 379,850 miles driven.

The WinterContact TS 830 P is ranked 29th of 42 Winter Ultra High Performance tyres.

Latest Tyre Test Results

2013 Winter Tyre Buying Guide - 2nd of 9 tyres

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2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tyre Test - 1st of 8 tyres

  • Positive - Very balanced tyres, excellent traction on snow and wet surfaces, short braking distances in all conditions
  • Negative - Relatively sluggish and inaccurate steering response in the dry
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2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tyre Test - 1st of 7 tyres

  • Positive - Very good on snow, very well balanced and strong in the wet and dry
  • Negative - Expensive, slightly increased noise
  • Overall - Exemplary
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2013 Tyre Tests

  • 2nd: 2013 Winter Tyre Buying Guide (225/45 R17)
  • 2012 Tyre Tests

  • 1st: 2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (235/55 R17)
  • 1st: 2012 Sport Auto Winter Sports Tyre Test (225/40 R18)
  • 3rd: 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
  • 2011 Tyre Tests

  • 1st: 2011 EVO Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
  • 1st: 2011 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
  • 4th: 2011 Winter Tyre Buying Guide (205/55 r16)
  • 4th: 2011 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/40 R18)
  • 7th: 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (225/45 R17)
  • 2010 Tyre Tests

  • 2nd: 2010 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (245/45 R18)
  • 2nd: 2010 European Winter Tyre Test (225/45 r17)
  • 2009 Tyre Tests

  • 1st: 2009 Sport Auto Performance Winter Tyre Test (225/45 r17)
  • Size Fuel Wet Noise Weight
    0/0 R0 0         9.75kgs
    195/65 R15 91T MO E C 72 8.53kgs
    195/50 R16 88H XL AO E C 72 7.72kgs
    225/50 R16 92H   E C 72 9.51kgs
    195/55 R16 87H * F E 72 10.51kgs
    195/55 R16 87H * F E 72 9.21kgs
    205/55 R16 91H   E C 72 10.02kgs
    205/55 R16 91H * F E 72 11.99kgs
    205/55 R16 91H AO E C 72 8.74kgs
    205/55 R16 91H MO E C 72 8.63kgs
    215/55 R16 97V XL   C C 72 9.55kgs
    225/55 R16 95H MO E C 72 10.89kgs
    225/55 R16 95H * E E 72 10.26kgs
    225/55 R16 99H XL MO E C 72 10.89kgs
    225/55 R16 95H AO E C 72 10.89kgs
    205/60 R16 92H * F E 72 12.57kgs
    205/60 R16 96H XL * C E 72 9.64kgs
    205/60 R16 96H XL   C C 72 9.54kgs
    205/60 R16 96H XL * E E 72 12.30kgs
    205/60 R16 92H * E E 72 12.33kgs
    205/60 R16 92T   E C 72 9.42kgs
    205/60 R16 96H XL   E C 72 10.66kgs
    205/60 R16 92H * C E 72 9.61kgs
    215/60 R16 99H XL   C C 72 9.39kgs
    215/60 R16 99H XL   E C 72 10.61kgs
    225/60 R16 102V XL   C C 72 10.81kgs
    225/60 R16 98H AO E C 72 10.94kgs
    195/65 R16 92H * C E 72 9.49kgs
    215/40 R17 87V XL   E C 72 8.40kgs
    205/45 R17 88V XL   E C 72 10.60kgs
    225/45 R17 91H MO E C 72 9.46kgs
    225/45 R17 91H * F E 72 12.27kgs
    235/45 R17 97H XL   C C 72 9.81kgs
    245/45 R17 99H XL MO E C 72 11.19kgs
    255/45 R17 98V MO F C 73 12.50kgs
    205/50 R17 89H * F E 72 11.60kgs
    205/50 R17 93H XL MO E C 72 9.14kgs
    205/50 R17 93H XL   F C 72 10.70kgs
    215/50 R17 95H XL   C C 72 9.22kgs
    225/50 R17 94H MO E C 72 10.76kgs
    225/50 R17 94H AO E C 72 11.11kgs
    225/50 R17 98V XL   E C 72 13.50kgs
    225/50 R17 98H XL AO E C 72 11.11kgs
    195/55 R17 88H * E E 72 9.25kgs
    205/55 R17 95H XL * C E 72 9.77kgs
    205/55 R17 91H * E E 72 9.76kgs
    225/55 R17 97H * E E 72 11.26kgs
    225/55 R17 101V XL   C C 72 10.98kgs
    235/55 R17 99H AO E C 72 11.71kgs
    215/60 R17 96H MO E C 72 10.97kgs
    225/60 R17 99H   E C 72 14.49kgs
    255/35 R18 94V XL   E C 73 10.25kgs
    255/35 R18 94V XL MO E C 72 10.76kgs
    265/35 R18 97V XL   E C 73 11.52kgs
    225/40 R18 92V XL AO E C 72 9.77kgs
    225/40 R18 92V XL * F E 72 11.84kgs
    245/40 R18 97V XL   E C 72 12.79kgs
    255/40 R18 99V XL * E E 73 11.07kgs
    255/40 R18 99V XL MO E C 73 12.16kgs
    255/40 R18 99V XL * E E 73 15.83kgs
    225/45 R18 95V XL * F E 72 13.21kgs
    245/45 R18 100V XL * F E 72 14.93kgs
    225/50 R18 99V XL * F E 72 14.64kgs
    225/50 R18 99H XL AO E C 72 11.57kgs
    245/50 R18 104V XL MO E C 72 13.56kgs
    205/55 R18 96H XL * B C 72 9.49kgs
    215/55 R18 99V XL   C C 72 9.82kgs
    235/55 R18 104H XL AO E C 72 13.54kgs
    255/55 R18 105V N0 F C 72 14.62kgs
    235/60 R18 103V N0 F C 72 13.86kgs
    255/60 R18 108H AO E C 73 16.72kgs
    285/30 R19 98V XL   E E 75 13.24kgs
    295/30 R19 100W XL   E C 75 12.95kgs
    245/35 R19 93V XL MO E C 72 10.10kgs
    245/35 R19 93W XL RO1 C C 72 10.31kgs
    245/35 R19 93W XL RO2 C C 72 10.92kgs
    245/35 R19 93W XL   E C 72 10.47kgs
    255/35 R19 96V XL * E E 73 10.94kgs
    255/35 R19 96V XL AO E C 73 11.74kgs
    255/35 R19 96V XL   E C 73 10.92kgs
    265/35 R19 98V XL MO E C 73 12.68kgs
    285/35 R19 99V N0 F C 75 13.20kgs
    295/35 R19 100V N0 F C 75 13.04kgs
    295/35 R19 104W XL RO1 C C 75 14.51kgs
    235/40 R19 92V N0 F C 72 10.45kgs
    245/40 R19 98V XL MO E C 72 11.28kgs
    245/40 R19 98V XL   E C 72 11.18kgs
    265/40 R19 102V XL * C B 73 13.06kgs
    265/40 R19 98V N0 F C 73 13.49kgs
    275/40 R19 101V   B C 73 13.04kgs
    285/40 R19 103V N0 F C 75 15.29kgs
    285/40 R19 107V XL * C B 75 14.21kgs
    295/40 R19 108V XL N0 E C 75 15.11kgs
    225/45 R19 96V XL   C C 72 10.28kgs
    235/45 R19 99V XL MO E C 72 10.79kgs
    235/45 R19 99V XL AO E C 72 11.97kgs
    245/45 R19 102V XL   B C 72 11.52kgs
    255/45 R19 100V N0 F C 73 13.35kgs
    265/45 R19 105V XL N0 E C 73 13.44kgs
    255/50 R19 107V XL * F E 72 19.01kgs
    255/55 R19 111H XL AO C C 73 16.16kgs
    245/30 R20 90W XL   E C 72 10.81kgs
    265/30 R20 94V XL RO1 F C 73 11.94kgs
    295/30 R20 101W XL RO1 E C 75 13.73kgs
    255/35 R20 97W XL AO E C 73 12.69kgs
    275/35 R20 102W XL   E C 73 12.60kgs
    285/35 R20 104V XL N0 F C 75 14.83kgs
    285/35 R20 104V XL MO E E 75 14.82kgs
    245/40 R20 99V XL RO1 E C 72 13.27kgs
    255/40 R20 101V XL N0 F C 72 12.73kgs
    255/40 R20 101V XL MO E E 73 13.44kgs
    295/40 R20 110W XL   C C 75 16.06kgs
    305/40 R20 112V XL N0 E C 75 16.58kgs
    265/45 R20 108W XL   C C 73 13.56kgs
    275/45 R20 110V XL N0 E C 73 15.25kgs
    285/45 R20 112V XL   C C 75 15.95kgs
    255/50 R21 109H XL * C C 73 19.45kgs

    Questions and Answers for the Continental WinterContact TS 830 P

    2017-04-19 - I require crossover tyres for my Renault kadjar - will these operate well in snow and ice?

    The Continental WinterContact TS830P is a very well regarded European winter tyre. Depending on your location, you might want to consider a Nordic winter tyre or a studded winter tyre if ice is a big problem (where local laws allow)


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    Top 3 Continental WinterContact TS 830 P Reviews

    Given 99% while driving a Skoda Octavia (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
    the best winter tyres i've ever had. really like the performance and handling on all kind of surfaces and weather, especially on snow.
    Helpful 112 - tyre reviewed on May 6, 2014
    Given 67% while driving a Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0, 200hp RWD (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
    This tyre was a disappointment for me. No idea if beeing run-flat (SSR) was an additional issue, but web grip is aweful, snow grip is far from good, but at least I was able to get somewhere. Most noticable issue was wet handeling, noticed a lot of side slipping in corners or roundabouts. It has hard sidewalls due to rulflat, but I dont mind feeling all the bumps in road, good response feel and very good dry handeling. Due to poor web performance, I'll buy another model for this comming season. Wear is good, still left with 5mm after 4 seasons.
    Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on October 20, 2022
    Given 34% while driving a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 cdti 150hp (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
    After reading all the good reviews of these tyres i am hugely disappointed. The sidewalls are too stiff so you feel & hear every little bump whether you're on A roads or motorway. The biggest issue is their complete lack of grip in anything other than the dry. The roads are currently cold, damp & lightly salted yet despite being a "winter" tyre they struggle with these basic winter conditions. Straight line grip at average acceleration has the traction control stepping in & roundabouts at 20mph are a battle with understeer. I can't comment on their ability in the snow yet but if i keep these on the car it's more than likely it will be written off long before the snow gets here. Last year i ran Pirelli P7s through winter & whilst they made snow undriveable they managed other conditions 1000x better than these Continentals.
    Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on November 30, 2021
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    Latest Continental WinterContact TS 830 P Reviews

    Volkswagen (225/55 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
    Bought as new and only done like 8k miles on these so far but I had a chance of driving through heavy and deep snow, in a heavy car (VW T4 Caravelle) with amazing results. Once I had to stop while going up the steep hill and managed to start again without even using snowchains - I was stunned! Amazing grip in severe conditions, with (so far) more than reasonable wear - definitely a tyre I can recommend and would buy again.
    Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on April 23, 2020
    Given 99% while driving a Volkswagen Caravelle (225/55 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
    Bought as new and only done like 8k miles on these so far but I had a chance of driving through heavy and deep snow, in a heavy car (VW T4 Caravelle) with amazing results. Once I had to stop while going up the steep hill and managed to start again without even using snowchains - I was stunned! Amazing grip in severe conditions, with (so far) more than reasonable wear - definitely a tyre I can recommend and would buy again.
    Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on April 23, 2020
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    Given 84% while driving a BMW 330e (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
    Very consistent tyre, grip in wet is good, but get a little bit unpredictable, depending on the temperature. Standstill on a hill (RWD) in the snow there was not a problem with grip.
    Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on February 25, 2020
    Given 97% while driving a Toyota Auris (195/65 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 6,000 easy going miles
    The tyres were fitted in September 2018 and the results were very good. Superb dry and wet grip (tarmac and gravel), driving on snow and mud was also easy, no difficulties encountered whatsoever. By far the best tyres I ever owned and believe me, I tested quite a lot of brands and models, premium and mid-range mostly: Michelin, Nokian, Goodyear, Falken, Vredestein, Yokohama, etc. Although I wanted the TS860 model, I actually got these instead due to some delivery error. Would recommend and buy again.
    Helpful 28 - tyre reviewed on May 15, 2019
    Given 76% while driving a Mazda 3 2.0 DISI (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 13,000 average miles
    The main reasons why I chose WinterContact TS 830P are: non-directional tread (more regular tyre wear due to possibility of changing rotation direction), conti seal technology (my Mazda has no spare wheel), high performance winter tyre (better road handling and feedback). The tyres replaced Pirelli Winter Snow Control 3. In comparison to the Pirellis the Contis are significantly quieter even after 21,000 km. The wet grip is very good and I have never had any issues with aquaplanning. In the dry they provide quite good amount of feedback and stability for winter tyres even at temperatures above 10°C. In the snow traction I do not feel any difference from the Pirellis. The fuel consumption is higher than it used to be on Pirellis. After 21,000 km they have approximately 6 mm of tread remaining. It seems they might last up to 40 - 45,000 km. Very similar to Pirellis.
    Helpful 31 - tyre reviewed on March 23, 2019
    Given 46% while driving a BMW 320D (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
    I am realy dissapointed in this tires.
    In winter conditions they are very bad.
    I expected a lot more from them being Continental with good test results.

    Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on February 17, 2019
    Given 91% while driving a Peugeot 508 SW 1.6 E HDI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 62,000 spirited miles
    i loved my Continental WinterContact TS 830P i drove with them here in Denmark in 2017 and 2018 and i drive about 50.000km every year in my car and now after 2 years its time to change them and i didnt care to change tyres so the tyres were on the car in the sommer and Winther and they were great for 2 years now i will go try TS 860 and i hope they are as good or maby a little bettet
    Helpful 37 - tyre reviewed on September 17, 2018
    Given 81% while driving a BMW 320 d (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
    I bought a set of these tyres because 1.BMW are known to be horrific in the snow 2.I live up a very very steep hill in Wales, these tyres are extremely good in fresh snow and icy conditions, the road was so bad that you could watch 4x4 cars with summer tyres sliding down the very steep hill and spinning their wheels on the way up. With these tyres the was no loss of traction while driving downhill and no ABS engagement. Driving up hill the was minimal wheel spin, the car always felt in control and would never loose composure. Only downside to winter tyres i have found is in the dry and at 8c onwards they start to feel a little vague at speed however this is minimal for the benefits gained at colder temperatures.
    Helpful 38 - tyre reviewed on January 4, 2018
    Given 27% while driving a Mercedes Benz E220Cdi (205/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
    Considering excellent test results and user feedback I bought a set of Conti tyres. But these tyres are very much dissapointing with terrible traction under winter conditions. Worst winter tyres I ever had. I should never by again Continental.
    Helpful 28 - tyre reviewed on December 22, 2017
    Given 83% while driving a BMW 320 d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
    I was shocked by just how good these tires were in the snow and ice on my BMW RWD. Absolutely no slip or wheel spin while others around me struggled. I will never not have winter tires again even if it’s front wheel drive or four.
    Helpful 43 - tyre reviewed on December 10, 2017
    Given 90% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI Sport Estate (B5.5) (195/65 R15 H) on mostly town for 20,000 spirited miles
    Great tyres, the "fat" passat goes easily through the snow and ice. A few times these tyres have saved me from crash (panic braking on -10 degrees, slippery surface) so I believe it was a good investment.
    Helpful 28 - tyre reviewed on March 22, 2017
    Given 100% while driving a Subaru Forester 2.0 XT (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
    Awesome Tire.
    Helpful 27 - tyre reviewed on November 4, 2016