Is the Continental IceContact 2 a good tire?
The Continental IceContact 2 appears in 2 independent comparative tire tests in our database. Across those results it earns a Tire Lab Score of 96/100 — rated "Excellent" among Nordic Winter tires. The score is a weighted average of its per-category performance relative to the winner of each test it entered, so a tire only scores highly by beating strong competition rather than by appearing in easy tests.
Where it shines. Across published test rankings the Continental IceContact 2 is consistently competitive in snow traction. In wet braking specifically it averages a #5.0 finish across 2 ranked results, including 0 outright wins. Wet braking is the single most safety-relevant number in any tire test, so it carries the heaviest weight in the score above.
Who should buy it. Drivers who see real winter conditions will get the most out of the Continental IceContact 2, and it remains usable year-round in mild climates. Before buying, check the size you need is actually offered — performance varies between sizes, and test results are published for one specific size at a time. The full test-by-test breakdown and price comparison below let you confirm both.
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