Continental VikingContact 8 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    2026 test data · 6 independent tests

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    Continental VikingContact 8 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 VikingContact 8 and Tracmax S210 Ice Plus appear in 6 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 8 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 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 VikingContact 8 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 VikingContact 8Tracmax S210 Ice Plus
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used33
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.535.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score84.280.2

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    80.2
    Very Good · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental VikingContact 8Tracmax S210 Ice PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 43.7
    Continental VikingContact 8
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 3.1
    22
    No data
    Continental VikingContact 8
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.4
    11
    No data
    Continental VikingContact 8
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.7
    12
    No data
    Continental VikingContact 8
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 3.7
    12
    No data
    Continental VikingContact 8
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.5
    No data
    Continental VikingContact 8

    💧 Wet: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 43.7 for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Tracmax S210 Ice Plus

    The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental VikingContact 8 or Tracmax S210 Ice Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental VikingContact 8 ranks higher on average than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental VikingContact 8 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 VikingContact 8 ranks better than the Tracmax S210 Ice Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental VikingContact 8 appears in 3 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 →