Continental WinterContact TS 810 S review
The Continental WinterContact TS 810 S receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between praising its comfort and dry-weather performance and criticizing its significant lack of traction in snow and ice. While some drivers find it a capable winter performer, a notable portion of the user base reports that it fails to meet expectations in genuine wintry conditions.
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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.
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61%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Continental WinterContact TS 810 S receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between praising its comfort and dry-weather performance and criticizing its significant lack of traction in snow and ice. While some drivers find it a capable winter performer, a notable portion of the user base reports that it fails to meet expectations in genuine wintry conditions.
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Good braking performance on dry surfaces
- Strong resistance to tramlining
- Solid durability and tread life in moderate climates
Cons
- Poor traction and cornering grip in snow and ice
- Significant understeer and wheel spin in wet conditions
- Inconsistent performance in extreme cold temperatures
- Reported issues with air retention/deflation in sub-zero conditions
Worth knowing
- Users driving compact vehicles reported satisfactory performance over multiple seasons in varied European winter climates.
- The tire is noted for being quieter and smoother than performance-oriented summer tires like the Conti Sport Contact 2.