In 2014 experts of the Finnish organisation Test World have tested the Continental Ice Contact at size 205/55 R16 and compared with 12 similar budget, medium and premium winter tires.
5-7th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 1.4 meters longer, than the leader.9-10th place in Wet handling. Continental was 0.8 seconds slower, than the leader.1-8th place in Subj. wet handling. One of the best results.10-11th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 2.8 meters longer, than the leader.1st place and the best result in Subj. dry handling.1-3rd place in Directional stability. One of the best result.1st place and the best result in Ice braking. The braking distance was 0.7 meters shorter, than the leader.2nd place and the best result in Ice handling. Continental was 1.9 seconds slower, than the leader.2-3rd place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 0.3 seconds longer, than the leader.1-3rd place in Subj. ice handling. One of the best result.9th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1.5 meters longer, than the leader.5th place in Snow handling. Continental was 1 second slower, than the leader.5-6th place in Subj. snow handling.6-11th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.3 seconds longer, than the leader.2-9th place in Noise level test.Last place in Rolling resistance.
Overall Continental ContiIceContact review
According to the test results Continental shared 2nd place with Italian Pirelli.
Main conclusions:
Good wet performance.
Relatively long dry braking distance, but the best handling and directional stability.
Excellent on the ice: the best braking distance and handling, good traction.
Average results on the snow, but very close to the leader.
