Continental IceContact 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

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

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    Continental IceContact 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft 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 3 and Kumho WinterCraft Ice 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 wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.

    How the Kumho WinterCraft Ice performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Kumho WinterCraft Ice is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Continental IceContact 3 still wins on wet, 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 prefer the Kumho WinterCraft Ice's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental IceContact 3Kumho WinterCraft Ice
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used102
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.410.2
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score90.290.8

    Tire Lab Score

    90.2
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    90.8
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental IceContact 3Kumho WinterCraft IceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.8
    123
    Avg rank 8.8
    2
    Continental IceContact 3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.4
    342
    Avg rank 13.0
    Continental IceContact 3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.1
    251
    Avg rank 9.4
    Continental IceContact 3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.5
    113
    Avg rank 7.7
    1
    Continental IceContact 3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.9
    26
    Avg rank 12.5
    Continental IceContact 3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    11
    No data
    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 Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 8.8 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental IceContact 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 13.0 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental IceContact 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 9.4 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    🧊 Ice: Continental IceContact 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.7 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental IceContact 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 12.5 for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental IceContact 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft Ice

    The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental IceContact 3 or Kumho WinterCraft Ice?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental IceContact 3 ranks higher on average than the Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental IceContact 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho WinterCraft Ice 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 Kumho WinterCraft Ice.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental IceContact 3 appears in 10 independent tests, Kumho WinterCraft Ice 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 →