Continental IceContact 3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210: 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 Imperial ICE PlusS210 appear in 11 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 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Imperial ICE PlusS210 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.
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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Imperial ICE PlusS210 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental IceContact 3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental IceContact 3 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.2 | 83.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental IceContact 3
Imperial ICE PlusS210
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental IceContact 3 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 123 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Continental IceContact 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 342 | Avg rank 6.0 | Continental IceContact 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.1 251 | Avg rank 12.0 | Continental IceContact 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.5 113 | No data | Continental IceContact 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.9 26 | Avg rank 7.0 | Continental IceContact 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 11 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Imperial ICE PlusS210 |
💧 Wet: Continental IceContact 3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 9.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
☀️ Dry: Continental IceContact 3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 6.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
❄️ Snow: Continental IceContact 3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 12.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🧊 Ice: Continental IceContact 3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental IceContact 3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 7.0 for the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental IceContact 3 vs Imperial ICE PlusS210
The Imperial ICE PlusS210 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.6 for the Continental IceContact 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental IceContact 3 or Imperial ICE PlusS210?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental IceContact 3 ranks higher on average than the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental IceContact 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Imperial ICE PlusS210 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental IceContact 3 ranks better than the Imperial ICE PlusS210.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental IceContact 3 appears in 10 independent tests, Imperial ICE PlusS210 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
