81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
82/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental IceContact 2 vs Dunlop SP Touring R1 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
22 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental IceContact 2 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Dunlop SP Touring R1 if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
IceContact 2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | IceContact 2 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 84 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
IceContact 2 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | IceContact 2 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 97 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 75 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | IceContact 2 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | IceContact 2 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 76 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | IceContact 2 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 82 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
IceContact 2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | IceContact 2 | SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 81 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental IceContact 2 | Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 79 |
| Dry | 88 | 84 |
| Wet | 90 | 75 |
| Snow | 85 | – |
| Comfort | 65 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 82 |
| Handling | 85 | 81 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental IceContact 2 is highly regarded as a robust winter tire, particularly well-suited for harsh Nordic and Baltic climates. Users consistently praise its exceptional grip on snow and ice, noting that while it performs well, its acoustic profile and ice-traction longevity are typical trade-offs for a studded tire.
Pros
- Excellent traction on snow and ice-covered surfaces
- Surprisingly comfortable and quiet ride for a studded tire
- Reliable handling and stability in severe winter conditions
- Strong performance on mixed and rural road surfaces
Cons
- Increased road noise when driving on dry or clean pavement
- Noticeable degradation in ice grip performance after two seasons of use
- Requires precise tire pressure maintenance to ensure optimal wet-weather handling
Observations
- Users operating in rural or mixed-road environments report higher satisfaction than those primarily on dry highways.
- The tire is specifically noted for its suitability in extreme northern climates like Sweden and the Baltic region.
The Dunlop SP Touring R1 is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in longevity and comfort for daily family driving. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and value, there is a significant polarization regarding wet-weather safety, with some users reporting excellent traction and others describing it as inadequate.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- Reliable dry-weather grip and braking
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance
- Reports of sidewall vulnerability
- Occasional road noise feedback
- Variability in actual tire width compared to specifications
Observations
- Users driving standard family vehicles and sedans (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Honda City) report high satisfaction for daily commuting.
- Some users noted that the physical width of the tire may measure narrower than the stated nominal size.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental IceContact 2 | B · Dunlop SP Touring R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Continental
79
/ 100
Dunlop
Winner: Continental IceContact 2 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Dunlop SP Touring R1 if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental IceContact 2 scores 90 vs 75 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 76 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 82 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental IceContact 2 scores 88 vs 84 on dry.
Tire A · Continental IceContact 2
Tire B · Dunlop SP Touring R1
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.