Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus: 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 Tracmax S210 Ice Plus appear in 13 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 3 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Tracmax S210 Ice Plus 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 prefer the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental IceContact 3 | Tracmax S210 Ice Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 10 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 35.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.2 | 80.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental IceContact 3
Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental IceContact 3 | Tracmax S210 Ice Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.8 123 | Avg rank 43.7 | Continental IceContact 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.4 342 | No data | Continental IceContact 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.1 251 | No data | Continental IceContact 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.5 113 | No data | Continental IceContact 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.9 26 | No data | Continental IceContact 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 11 | No data | Continental IceContact 3 |
💧 Wet: Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 43.7 for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
☀️ Dry: Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
❄️ Snow: Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🧊 Ice: Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
The Continental IceContact 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental IceContact 3 or Tracmax S210 Ice Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental IceContact 3 ranks higher on average than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental IceContact 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus 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 Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental IceContact 3 appears in 10 independent tests, Tracmax S210 Ice Plus in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
