Continental IceContact 3
Studded
Independent tests
Measured results. Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest braking distance).
| Test | Surface and speed | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekniikan Maailma winter tyre test 2025 | dry asphalt, 80→0 km/h | 31.5 m | 5 / 14 | 30.8 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma winter tyre test 2025 | wet asphalt, 80→0 km/h | 35.5 m | 2 / 14 | 34.3 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma winter tyre test 2025 | ice, 50→0 km/h | 42.5 m | 7 / 14 | 32.3 m |
Test: 205/55 R16. The same tyre may perform slightly differently in another size.
Magazine tests
Published braking distances (Auto Bild, auto motor und sport, Auto Zeitung, ADAC, Za Rulem and others). Rank = position in the same test on the same surface (1 = shortest). The tests use different sizes, cars and conditions, so only compare numbers within the same test.
| Test | Size | Conditions | Result | Rank | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aftonbladet (Plus) 2026 | 205/55 R16 | ice · speed not stated | 43.5 m | 2 / 2 | 39.9 m |
| Aftonbladet (Plus) 2026 | 205/55 R16 | dry asphalt · speed not stated | 32.6 m | 2 / 2 | 32.4 m |
| Aftonbladet (Plus) 2026 | 205/55 R16 | snow · speed not stated | 52.2 m | 2 / 2 | 50.6 m |
| Aftonbladet (Plus) 2026 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 35.3 m | 1 / 2 | 35.3 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2025 | 235/60 R18 | ice 25→5 km/h | 15.9 m | 4 / 8 | 11.5 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2025 | 235/60 R18 | dry asphalt 100→0 km/h | 45.0 m | 2 / 8 | 44.3 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2025 | 235/60 R18 | snow 35→5 km/h | 11.1 m | 1 / 8 | 11.1 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2025 | 235/60 R18 | wet asphalt 100→5 km/h | 48.0 m | 5 / 8 | 43.3 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF) 2024 | 225/45 R17 | ice 25→5 km/h | 15.9 m | 6 / 8 | 11.0 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF) 2024 | 225/45 R17 | dry asphalt 80→5 km/h | 32.5 m | 3 / 8 | 31.5 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF) 2024 | 225/45 R17 | snow 35→5 km/h | 12.3 m | 2 / 8 | 12.3 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF) 2024 | 225/45 R17 | wet asphalt 80→5 km/h | 34.7 m | 2 / 8 | 34.3 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2023 | 225/45 R17 | ice 25→5 km/h | 17.1 m | 6 / 8 | 12.8 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2023 | 225/45 R17 | dry asphalt 80→5 km/h | 32.8 m | 6 / 8 | 31.4 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2023 | 225/45 R17 | snow 35→5 km/h | 13.0 m | 6 / 8 | 12.8 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2023 | 225/45 R17 | wet asphalt 80→5 km/h | 37.9 m | 6 / 8 | 35.9 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2022 | 235/55 R18 | ice 25→5 km/h | 14.4 m | 7 / 8 | 11.1 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2022 | 235/55 R18 | dry asphalt 80→5 km/h | 36.7 m | 7 / 8 | 34.0 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2022 | 235/55 R18 | snow 35→5 km/h | 11.7 m | 5 / 8 | 11.1 m |
| Vi Bilägare / Motor (NAF Norway) 2022 | 235/55 R18 | wet asphalt 80→5 km/h | 37.3 m | 4 / 8 | 36.4 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2022 | 235/60 R18 | ice 20→5 km/h | 5.4 m | 2 / 8 | 5.2 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2022 | 235/60 R18 | dry asphalt 80→5 km/h | 30.8 m | 5 / 8 | 28.8 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2022 | 235/60 R18 | snow 40→5 km/h | 17.1 m | 1 / 8 | 17.1 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2022 | 235/60 R18 | wet asphalt 60→5 km/h | 18.6 m | 3 / 8 | 17.3 m |
| Moottori 2021 | 205/55 R16 | ice · speed not stated | 15.4 m | 5 / 8 | 12.2 m |
| Moottori 2021 | 205/55 R16 | dry asphalt · speed not stated | 33.6 m | 8 / 8 | 30.8 m |
| Moottori 2021 | 205/55 R16 | snow · speed not stated | 15.1 m | 3 / 8 | 14.9 m |
| Moottori 2021 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 37.1 m | 4 / 8 | 35.9 m |
| Teknikens Värld 2021 | 205/55 R16 | ice · speed not stated | 40.9 m | 6 / 16 | 36.4 m |
| Teknikens Värld 2021 | 205/55 R16 | dry asphalt · speed not stated | 31.5 m | 6 / 16 | 29.4 m |
| Teknikens Värld 2021 | 205/55 R16 | snow · speed not stated | 51.4 m | 6 / 16 | 50.6 m |
| Teknikens Värld 2021 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 33.7 m | 5 / 16 | 28.9 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma (TM 17/2020) 2020 | 205/55 R16 | ice · speed not stated | 38.9 m | 3 / 20 | 37.8 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma (TM 17/2020) 2020 | 205/55 R16 | dry asphalt · speed not stated | 29.9 m | 6 / 20 | 29.0 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma (TM 17/2020) 2020 | 205/55 R16 | snow · speed not stated | 50.4 m | 2 / 20 | 50.2 m |
| Tekniikan Maailma (TM 17/2020) 2020 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 33.4 m | 3 / 20 | 29.7 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2020 | 205/60 R16 | dry asphalt · speed not stated | 30.8 m | 2 / 8 | 28.9 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2020 | 205/60 R16 | wet asphalt · speed not stated | 36.9 m | 5 / 8 | 33.9 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2020 | 215/65 R16 | ice 30→5 km/h | 14.5 m | 2 / 14 | 13.5 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2020 | 215/65 R16 | dry asphalt 80→5 km/h | 32.5 m | 6 / 14 | 31.4 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2020 | 215/65 R16 | snow 40→5 km/h | 14.3 m | 1 / 14 | 14.3 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2020 | 215/65 R16 | wet asphalt 60→5 km/h | 19.8 m | 4 / 14 | 18.8 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2019 | 225/50 R17 | ice 25→5 km/h | 8.7 m | 1 / 8 | 8.7 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2019 | 225/50 R17 | snow 40→5 km/h | 16.7 m | 1 / 8 | 16.7 m |
| Vi Bilägare 2019 | 225/50 R17 | wet asphalt 80→0 km/h | 28.8 m | 1 / 8 | 28.8 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2019 | 205/55 R16 | ice 30→5 km/h | 19.2 m | 4 / 12 | 17.1 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2019 | 205/55 R16 | dry asphalt 80→5 km/h | 33.6 m | 2 / 12 | 33.5 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2019 | 205/55 R16 | snow 40→5 km/h | 14.6 m | 3 / 12 | 14.4 m |
| Za Rulem (За рулём) 2019 | 205/55 R16 | wet asphalt 60→5 km/h | 19.3 m | 1 / 12 | 19.3 m |
The calculation on this page does not use these results: our check showed that a test in another size does not predict wet braking better than the EU label for your size. They are shown here as measured facts.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Continental IceContact 3 suitable for an Estonian winter?
Yes. The Continental IceContact 3 is a studded tyre, the type with the shortest braking distance on ice. Studded tyres may only be used during the studded tyre season.
Has the Continental IceContact 3 been independently tested?
Yes. Source: Za Rulem 2020. The Continental IceContact 3 stopped on snow from 40 km/h in 14.3 m, ranking 1 of 14 tyres. All measured results are in the table above.
What sizes is the Continental IceContact 3 available in?
Estonian shops sell Continental IceContact 3 in 83 sizes, for example 155/65 R14, 175/65 R14, 175/65 R15, 175/70 R14, 185/55 R15 and 185/60 R14. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Audi A6 C9 (2025+), Audi Q3 III (2025+) and BMW iX3 NA5 (2025+).
Compare within the same test
Tyres that were neighbours in the same test: same car, same day.