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Continental ContiWinterContact TS 830 P
« on: October 01, 2012, 09:16:55 pm »
Hi

Its that time of year again when I have started to think about winter/ cold weather tyres. I have managed to get a deal on Continental ContiWinterContact TS 830 P 225 40 18 which seem to have good reviews. Anyone used these tyres and can comment ?

I should be able to get a couple of sets at discounted prices if anyone is interested ? Price for 225 40 18 tyres (gti monza etc) are around £168 from different retailers (if you can get them, £672 set) I can get a set of for £450 inc brand new never mounted to wheels.

Any reviews from members would be good.

Many thanks

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Re: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 830 P
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2012, 12:10:57 am »
These are fabulous winter tyres, we ran them two seasons ago on her diesel Golf and fitted them just before the really snowy weather of Dec2010. Epic performance in snow and ice. Felt really secure as our little lady was born in Nov '10 and my other half was extremely confident and couldn't believe how her car could effectively dig itself out of a snowy space with these tyres on (though I'm sure/expect other winters would have done the same).
We ran her Golf winters on a spare set of Pescara wheels, hence 225/40/18, and I used them on my Ed30 last winter, although in reality the winter was not as harsh '11/'12. That said the tyres did good, except when the temps were up in double figures, but 12/13 degrees C is not what they're designed for I guess.

The diesel Golf turned into an A4 Avant, so as I had a use for the 225/40 year old boots, we ordered another set in 245/40/18 and ran both cars, in the mild winter last year on these TS830P boots.

In my head, it's possibly overkill, that having these on can only help in cold weather.
For me the expense and hassle of storing/changing them etc is far outweighed by the security and confidence the right winter tyres can give you.
If you have found a deal on them, that's great, I bought them twice over so would certainly recommend these. Plus they always do very well in winter tyre reviews etc.
 

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Re: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 830 P
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2012, 01:53:00 pm »
Many thanks for comments, I also have Dunlop Winter sport 3D tyres on my other car and was impressed with them last winter.

Anyone got genuine monza`s or Pescara for sale 18" ?

Anyone interested in tyres ?

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Re: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 830 P
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2012, 08:17:25 pm »
THey do seem to get great reviews as a winter tyre, but if you can get a set for £450 then go for it, seen part worns go for close to £400 on ebay over the last few weeks.
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Re: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 830 P
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2012, 08:46:58 pm »
Thanks for reply , I thought sounded a good price, I should be able to get a couple of sets if any other members interested let me know.

Now on hunt for another set of 18" monza`s or Ed30 wheels.