Conti Winter Tyres Well Rated in Tests - Tire Review Magazine

Conti Winter Tyres Well Rated in Tests

Continental AG reports that its tyres have faired very well in a number of winter tests.

Specifically, experts from the Germany’s ADAC automotive association, from the Stiftung Warentest consumer reporting institute, from the ÖAMTC (the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club), from the TCS (the Swiss Touring Club) and from two of Germany’s leading motoring magazines, “AutoBild” and “auto motor und sport” compared the ContiWinterContact TS 800, TS 810 and TS 830 against over 60 competitive tyres.

The result of this host of tests, reports Conti, was glowing: All Continental products received the highest ratings assigned – “highly recommended”, “exemplary” or “good”. Furthermore, each of the test committees emphasised Continental’s position with regard to safety-relevant criteria and performance on wet roads.

ContiWinterContact TS 830: Best score from ADAC and Stiftung Warentest

The ADAC tested the new ContiWinterContact TS 830 for rims with sizes between 15 and 16 inches. The new for 2008 product took second place and a top score of “highly recommended;” it likewise took second place in the Stiftung Warentest rating with a score of “good.” The ÖAMTC also evaluated it as “highly recommended,” as did the experts at TCS. The test reports described the ContiWinterContact TS 830 as very well balanced, awarding it best scores on wet roads and ice and finding it especially good on snow.

ContiWinterContact TS 810: Rated second by “auto motor and sport” and “AutoBild”

The ContiWinterContact TS 810, which is suitable for standard-size saloons, was included in the test conducted by the editorial team of “auto motor und sport“. The experts from this Stuttgart-based publication also awarded this tyre a “highly recommended” rating. The editorial team of "AutoBild“ likewise assigned a top score of “VorBildlich“ (exemplary). A total of 20 tyre models were represented in the two tests. The ContiWinterContact TS 810 was certified as having good traction and short braking distances on snow and well-balanced handling characteristics on wet and dry roads.

ContiWinterContact TS 800: Test winner at Stiftung Warentest, second at ADAC

The ContiWinterContact TS 800 also did very well in the test conducted by Europe’s largest motoring club. It was test winner at Stiftung Warentest and took an outstanding second place in the tests conducted by the ADAC, ÖAMTC and TCS. The ContiWinterContact TS 800 was characterised as very well balanced, with best scores on wet roads and especially high ratings on snow and ice. (Tyres & Accessories/Staffordshire, U.K.)

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