Continental VikingContact 7 vs GT-Radial IcePro 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental VikingContact 7 and GT-Radial IcePro 3 appear in 8 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 VikingContact 7 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 7 tests.
How the GT-Radial IcePro 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, 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 VikingContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial IcePro 3 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental VikingContact 7 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Continental VikingContact 7 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.9 | 82.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental VikingContact 7
GT-Radial IcePro 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental VikingContact 7 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 17 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.7 214 | Avg rank 3.7 11 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.4 22 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.4 52 | Avg rank 5.0 | Continental VikingContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | GT-Radial IcePro 3 |
💧 Wet: Continental VikingContact 7 vs GT-Radial IcePro 3
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.3 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental VikingContact 7 vs GT-Radial IcePro 3
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.7 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
❄️ Snow: Continental VikingContact 7 vs GT-Radial IcePro 3
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.7 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
🧊 Ice: Continental VikingContact 7 vs GT-Radial IcePro 3
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.4 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental VikingContact 7 vs GT-Radial IcePro 3
The Continental VikingContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 5.0 for the GT-Radial IcePro 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental VikingContact 7 vs GT-Radial IcePro 3
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.5 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental VikingContact 7 or GT-Radial IcePro 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial IcePro 3 ranks higher on average than the Continental VikingContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial IcePro 3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental VikingContact 7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental VikingContact 7 ranks better than the GT-Radial IcePro 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental VikingContact 7 appears in 7 independent tests, GT-Radial IcePro 3 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 →
