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    Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    2026 test data · 12 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental IceContact 3 and Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 appear in 12 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 3 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.

    How the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, 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 3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Continental IceContact 3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricContinental IceContact 3Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used102
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.44.6
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score90.285.2

    Tire Lab Score

    90.2
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    85.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental IceContact 3Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.8
    123
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.4
    342
    Avg rank 4.5
    2
    Continental IceContact 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.1
    251
    Avg rank 2.7
    221
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.5
    113
    Avg rank 4.3
    11
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.9
    26
    Avg rank 4.0
    2
    Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    11
    Avg rank 6.0
    Continental IceContact 3

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.8 for the Continental IceContact 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 4.5 for the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.1 for the Continental IceContact 3.

    🧊 Ice: Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.5 for the Continental IceContact 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    The Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.9 for the Continental IceContact 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental IceContact 3 vs Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.0 for the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental IceContact 3 or Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 ranks higher on average than the Continental IceContact 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental IceContact 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 ranks better than the Continental IceContact 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental IceContact 3 appears in 10 independent tests, Goodride IceMaster Spike Z 506 in 2, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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