Continental IceContact 3 Test Results - Tire Reviews And Ratings

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2024 Studded Tire Test

2024
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Continental IceContact 3 showed unusually poor ice performance for a studded tire, with braking distances a full car length longer than the best at just 25 km/h. However, it excelled on asphalt wit...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

Weak:
Fuel Consumption

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The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The Continental IceContact 3, a studded tire, showed a decline in performance compared to previous years. Its ice performance was notably worse than expected, and it didn't show significant advanta...

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2023 Studded Tire Test

2023
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Continental has failed at the most important aspect for a studded tire: achieving grip on ice. The stopping distance on ice lags far behind other premium brands. Despite having the highest price, t...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Handling, Wet Handling

Weak:
Ice Traction, Price, Straight Aqua

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2022 Studded Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin X Ice North 4 SUV

Continental has not quite got it right with "IC3". The general level of grip is a bit behind other premium brands in the price class on almost all surfaces. Above all, the IC3 lags behind in the co...

Strong:
Noise

Weak:
Dry Braking, Ice Braking

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2021 Nordic Studded Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

Overall rating 8.4. Features on ice and snow- Safe driving on snow- Stops effectively on snow- Moderate ice grip. Properties on asphalt- Excellent lateral grip on wet- Weakest dry grip- Weakest ext...

Strong:
Noise, Wet Handling

Weak:
Dry Braking, Ice Handling, Snow Traction

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