90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
89/100
12 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental WinterContact TS 800 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP51 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
15 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental WinterContact TS 800 — better wet, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 77 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 74 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 74 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 84 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 79 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 800 | Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 78 |
| Dry | 88 | 87 |
| Wet | 93 | 74 |
| Snow | 90 | 77 |
| Comfort | 89 | 84 |
| Noise | – | 100 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 79 |
| Handling | 88 | 71 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental WinterContact TS 800 is widely regarded by users as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions. While primarily designed for winter, many owners report that it maintains respectable handling and durability even when used outside of its intended temperature range.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction in deep, fresh, and compressed snow
- Reliable braking and handling performance on wet and icy surfaces
- Impressive tread longevity even under varied driving conditions
- Comfortable ride quality compared to standard summer tires
Cons
- Increased road noise compared to some summer tire models
- Reduced handling precision and performance when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Soft compound can feel less stable during aggressive dry-weather driving
Observations
- Users driving smaller hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Aygo, and Opel Corsa report high satisfaction with snow-starting capabilities on steep inclines.
- The tire is noted for maintaining safety and preventing sliding even on older vehicle platforms lacking modern ABS systems.
The Kumho Winter Craft WP51 is widely regarded as a high-value winter tire that excels in deep snow and icy conditions, often outperforming more expensive competitors in severe weather. While users consistently praise its winter traction and affordability, some report compromises in dry-road handling, wet-weather braking, and increased cabin noise.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and reliability in deep snow and slush
- High price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
- Solid durability and tread life for the price point
- Effective performance on icy surfaces
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise
- Mediocre wet-weather braking and traction
- Lack of steering feedback and stability on dry pavement
- Potential for tread block squirm during steering inputs
Observations
- Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Yaris, Mazda 3) report high satisfaction with snow climbing capabilities.
- Owners of heavier or higher-performance vehicles (e.g., Audi A4/A6, Mercedes E220D) noted concerns regarding wet-weather traction and handling precision.
- Some users observed a 15-20% increase in fuel consumption, likely due to the tire's aggressive winter tread compound.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 800 | B · Kumho Winter Craft WP51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Continental
78
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 800 — better wet, handling and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 93 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 88 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 90 vs 77 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 88 vs 79 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 800
Tire B · Kumho Winter Craft WP51
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.