Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo Ice

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo 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 Sava Eskimo 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Sava Eskimo Ice performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, 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 Sava Eskimo 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

    Test profile

    MetricContinental IceContact 2Sava Eskimo Ice
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used22
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.49.0
    Latest test20182020
    Tire Lab Score96.290.3

    Tire Lab Score

    96.2
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    90.3
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental IceContact 2Sava Eskimo IceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Avg rank 11.0
    1
    Continental IceContact 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 10.7
    Continental IceContact 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Avg rank 10.0
    Continental IceContact 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 3.7
    11
    Avg rank 9.8
    Continental IceContact 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 4.0
    Sava Eskimo Ice
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    Continental IceContact 2

    💧 Wet: Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 10.7 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 10.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.

    🧊 Ice: Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 9.8 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo Ice

    The Sava Eskimo Ice wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Continental IceContact 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental IceContact 2 vs Sava Eskimo Ice

    The Continental IceContact 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.0 for the Sava Eskimo Ice.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental IceContact 2 or Sava Eskimo Ice?

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

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

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

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

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental IceContact 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Sava Eskimo 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 →