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Continental WinterContact TS 790 review

The Continental WinterContact TS 790 is regarded as a reliable and durable winter tire, particularly well-suited for regions with mild winter conditions. Users consistently praise its longevity and wet-weather performance, though its capability in deep snow is viewed as adequate rather than class-leading.

Relative score
88/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
85/100
5 reviews
Continental WinterContact TS 790
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

85%
Would buy again 82%
Dry
Overall dry
82%
Corner stability
88%
Dry traction
82%
Steering response
78%
Wet
Overall wet
92%
Wet traction
92%
Comfort
Overall comfort
86%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
90%
Handling
Overall handling
88%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Continental WinterContact TS 790 is regarded as a reliable and durable winter tire, particularly well-suited for regions with mild winter conditions. Users consistently praise its longevity and wet-weather performance, though its capability in deep snow is viewed as adequate rather than class-leading.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and durability
  • Strong grip and stability in wet conditions
  • High level of ride comfort
  • Consistent performance in mild, slushy, or light snow environments

Cons

  • Limited performance in heavy or deep snow conditions
  • Not optimized for severe winter climates

Worth knowing

  • Demonstrates excellent versatility and reliability on compact city vehicles like the Skoda Citigo
  • Maintains high tread depth even after significant mileage (40,000km)
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