Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental IceContact 2 and Radar Dimax Ice appear in 4 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Continental IceContact 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Radar Dimax Ice performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Continental IceContact 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Radar Dimax Ice still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricContinental IceContact 2Radar Dimax Ice
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.47.1
    Latest test20182025
    Tire Lab Score96.281.1

    Tire Lab Score

    96.2
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    81.1
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental IceContact 2Radar Dimax IceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    11
    Continental IceContact 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 10.3
    Continental IceContact 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Continental IceContact 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 3.7
    11
    Avg rank 7.7
    Continental IceContact 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 5.8
    1
    Radar Dimax Ice
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Radar Dimax Ice

    💧 Wet: Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Radar Dimax Ice.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.3 for the Radar Dimax Ice.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.0 for the Radar Dimax Ice.

    🧊 Ice: Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 7.7 for the Radar Dimax Ice.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice

    The Radar Dimax Ice wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to no data for the Continental IceContact 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental IceContact 2 vs Radar Dimax Ice

    The Radar Dimax Ice wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.5 for the Continental IceContact 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental IceContact 2 or Radar Dimax Ice?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental IceContact 2 ranks higher on average than the Radar Dimax Ice.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental IceContact 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Radar Dimax Ice across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Radar Dimax Ice ranks better than the Continental IceContact 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental IceContact 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Radar Dimax Ice in 2.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →