IceContact 3
Strong: wet roads and aquaplaningweak: ice
Where this tyre is strong
Continental IceContact 3 in tests
The Continental IceContact 3 studded tyre has been tested in 4 independent tyre tests between 2024 and 2026 (Tehnikamaailm and Teknikens Värld). Its TyreRanker score is 88/100, which ranks it No. 7 among 9 tested studded tyres. The IceContact 3 has proved a strong, well-balanced choice in tests.
Its best result is No. 2 out of 8 tyres (Tehnikamaailm 2026, size 205/55 R16). It finished in the top three 2 times. Its weakest placing was No. 15 of 18 (Teknikens Värld 2024).
The IceContact 3 is strongest in the wet (95 points, class average 88) and in aquaplaning resistance (88 points, class average 81). It is weaker on ice (66 points, class average 83).
The tests used sizes 205/55 R16, 225/50 R17 and 235/45 R18. In size 205/55 R16, prices start at €161.19 (prices are subject to change).
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Continental IceContact 3 a good studded tyre?
The Continental IceContact 3 received a TyreRanker score of 88/100 and ranks No. 7 among 9 studded tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (4 in total).
How many tests has the Continental IceContact 3 won?
According to our data, the Continental IceContact 3 has not won any tests. Its best result is No. 2 out of 8 tyres (Tehnikamaailm 2026, size 205/55 R16). It finished in the top three 2 times. Its weakest placing was No. 15 of 18 (Teknikens Värld 2024).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental IceContact 3?
The IceContact 3 is strongest in the wet (95 points, class average 88) and in aquaplaning resistance (88 points, class average 81). It is weaker on ice (66 points, class average 83).