Continental IceContact 2 review
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.
Owners rate it 10.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
82%By road tests
71.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 Vi Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Ice Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 8 |