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 Continental WinterContact TS 850 P — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
81/100
6 professional tests
User signal (40%)
79/100
20 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental WinterContact TS 800 — better snow, comfort and wet. 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 3
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 85 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 74 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 77 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 79 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 61 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
WinterContact TS 800 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | WinterContact TS 800 | WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 800 | Continental WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 82 |
| Dry | 88 | 85 |
| Wet | 93 | 87 |
| Snow | 90 | 75 |
| Comfort | 89 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 61 |
| Treadwear | 88 | 82 |
| Handling | 88 | 84 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 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 Continental WinterContact TS 850 P is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While most users praise its predictability and grip on snow and ice, a minority of drivers report inconsistent performance in extreme cold or icy conditions and concerns regarding tread longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and handling in wet and dry conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise output
- Predictable and confidence-inspiring performance on snow
- Strong braking performance on mixed surfaces
Cons
- Reports of rapid tread wear for some users
- Inconsistent lateral grip on ice and deep snow for some drivers
- High price point compared to competitors
- Stiff sidewall construction noted by some as harsh
Observations
- Performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW, Golf GTI) report excellent dry/wet handling, though some note a loss of steering feedback compared to summer tires.
- Heavy vehicles like the Mercedes E350 and Volvo XC70 report stable, comfortable, and balanced performance, particularly with larger wheel setups.
- Users with front-wheel-drive vehicles noted the tire provides surprising capability in challenging winter conditions, often keeping pace with 4x4 vehicles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental WinterContact TS 800 | B · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | Winter Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 10 - 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Continental
82
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 800 — better snow, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 90 vs 75 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 89 vs 78 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 93 vs 87 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental WinterContact TS 800 scores 88 vs 82 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental WinterContact TS 800
Tire B · Continental WinterContact TS 850 P
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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.