Continental IceContact 3 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests

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    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?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricContinental IceContact 3Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used103
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.435.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score90.280.2

    Tire Lab Score

    90.2
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    80.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental IceContact 3Tracmax S210 Ice PlusWinner
    💧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 →