Stiftung Warentest

In its winter tire test 2011, the Stiftung Warentest (D) tested various winter tires of the size 195/65 R15 T. The test is based on the test results of the automobile clubs ADAC (D), ÖAMTC (AT) and TCS (CH).

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: " GOOD "

AutoBild

The German magazine AutoBild has published its 2010 winter tire test (Oct. 2010). The test size was  195/65 R 15 T/H.

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: "Highly recommended"

About the TS 830:

• convincing all-round talent
• dynamic handling on wet roads
• ideal safety reserves in aquaplaning

Auto Motor und Sport

The German Auto Motor und Sport has published the Winter Tire Test 2010 (Sept. 2010). The test size was  205/55 R 16 H on a BMW 3-series.

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: "Highly recommended"

About the TS 830:

• balanced driving behaviour on snow
• short stopping distance on snow
• very good wet performance
• good in hydroplaning

Auto Zeitung

The German Auto Zeitung has published the Winter Tire Test 2010 (Sept. 2010). The test size was  195/65 R 15 T on a Ford Focus.

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: "Testwinner"

About the TS 830:

• good driving response on wet road
• short braking distance on dry road
• save to drive also at the grip limit

auto motor und sport

In its September issue, auto motor und sport (D) published its winter tire test. The test size was 205/55 R16 H. Test vehicle was a VW Golf VI.

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: "Highly Recommended" (1st place)

About the TS 830:

• very good driving behavior
• good traction
• short breaking distance on snow
• well balanced performance on wet and dry roads
• low noise level

Auto Plus

In December 2009, the French magazine Auto Plus has published the results of a winter tire test.The test size was 205/55 R16 H, carried out on a Peugeot 308.

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: " ***** "(2nd place)

About the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830:
+ snow is preferred domain
+ excellent traction and very good feeling in the wet
+ stable amd well balanced in the dry
- lack of precision in straight head

Motor

In November 2009, the Polish magazine Motor has published the results of its winter tire test 2009.

The test size was 205/55 R16 H, test vehicles used were:
- VW Golf V (wet and dry performance)
- VW Touran (winter performance),

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: " 1st place "

About the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830:
+ the best snow tire
+ excellent on wet asphalt
+ best good all-round tire for wet surface
+ low noise level
+ good comfort.
"Very good all-round tire."

Autoklub

In November 2009, the Czech magazine Autoklub has published the results of its winter tire test 2009.

The test size was 205/55 R16 H, test vehicles used were:
- VW Golf V (wet and dry performance)
- VW Touran (winter performance),

Result for the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830: " 100%, rank 1"

About the ContiWinterContact^TM TS 830:
+ best tire in test, although it did not win all disciplines
+ the best performance on snow and wet