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IceContact™ 3
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A winter's revolution.

The next level of winter driving. 

A studded tyre like none before – developed for an extensive range of passenger cars and SUVs.

  • Fantastic grip on ice – for a revolutionary winter driving experience
  • Vastly improved handling on slushy and snowy roads
  • Maximised performance over the full lifetime of the tyre
IceContact™ 3 with ContiFlexStud™
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IceContact™ 3 with aluminium stud
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Technical details

Technical details

IceContact™ 3: Grip on Ice

Fantastic grip on ice – for a revolutionary winter driving experience.

The unique stud concept in the IceContact™ 3 sets a new benchmark for winter driving. The combination of two stud types and its innovative distribution in the pattern delivers unparalleled levels of grip, ultra-secure handling and even shorter braking distances.

IceContact™ 3: Vastly improved handling on slushy and snowy roads.

Vastly improved handling on slushy and snowy roads.

The special groove pattern leads water and slush directly away from the centre of the tread, delivering perfect road contact and minimized aquaplaning and slushplaning.
Bridges between the tread blocks ensure higher stiffness and stability for an improved dry handling performance.
Furthermore, rapeseed oil in the compound keeps the tread flexible at the lowest temperatures, enabling optimum adaptation to the road surface, increased grip and snow performance.  

IceContact™ 3: Maximised performance over the lifetime of the tyre.

Maximised performance over the lifetime of the tyre.

Continental’s extensive experience in building studded tyres has led to a worldwide unique and patented process for securely anchoring the special coated stud in the tyre. The result is a long-lasting performance and safety over the lifetime of the tyre. 

Technologies

Technologies

The following technologies are available for this tire but not for each size. Please check here if one of these technolgies is available for your tire size.

ContiSeal

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ContiSeal™ is a technology developed by Continental designed to seal a damaged tire tread. In case of penetration by foreign objects such as nails, there is no need for immediate roadside tire changes, and holes remain sealed even if the puncturing object becomes dislodged. ContiSeal™ is a sticky, viscous sealant layer. It is applied to the inside of the tire in the tread area. ContiSeal™ seals 80% of all tire punctures and therefore reduces the risk of flat tires. ContiSeal™ tires are marked clearly with a symbol on the sidewall and are compatible with all commonly available rims.

ContiSeal

ContiSeal™ is a technology developed by Continental designed to seal a damaged tire tread. In case of penetration by foreign objects such as nails, there is no need for immediate roadside tire changes, and holes remain sealed even if the puncturing object becomes dislodged. ContiSeal™ is a sticky, viscous sealant layer. It is applied to the inside of the tire in the tread area. ContiSeal™ seals 80% of all tire punctures and therefore reduces the risk of flat tires. ContiSeal™ tires are marked clearly with a symbol on the sidewall and are compatible with all commonly available rims.

ContiSilent

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ContiSilent™ is a tire noise-reducing technology developed by Continental. It is designed to reduce interior noise on all road surfaces. ContiSilent™ tires are equipped with an inner tire absorber, a polyurethane foam, attached to the inner surface of the tread area with an adhesive. Regardless of the temperature, the structure of the foam stays intact. ContiSilent™ helps reduce interior vehicle noise up to 9 dB(A), depending on the type of vehicle, its speed and the road surface.

ContiSilent

ContiSilent™ is a tire noise-reducing technology developed by Continental. It is designed to reduce interior noise on all road surfaces. ContiSilent™ tires are equipped with an inner tire absorber, a polyurethane foam, attached to the inner surface of the tread area with an adhesive. Regardless of the temperature, the structure of the foam stays intact. ContiSilent™ helps reduce interior vehicle noise up to 9 dB(A), depending on the type of vehicle, its speed and the road surface.

SSR

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The SSR system is a runflat technology developed by Continental especially for low section tires, which still keeps the tires compatible with all standard rims. The SSR principle is based on a self-supporting reinforced sidewall. In case of a puncture, this prevents the sidewall from being crushed between the rim and the road, and the tire from slipping off the rim, which makes a spare tire obsolete. Not having to carry a spare tire means a reduction in weight, which improves fuel efficiency. It also adds up to 80 litres of free space in the trunk. Fitting on four positions is highly recommended, if not yet mandatory by law and a tire repair is not allowed.

SSR

The SSR system is a runflat technology developed by Continental especially for low section tires, which still keeps the tires compatible with all standard rims. The SSR principle is based on a self-supporting reinforced sidewall. In case of a puncture, this prevents the sidewall from being crushed between the rim and the road, and the tire from slipping off the rim, which makes a spare tire obsolete. Not having to carry a spare tire means a reduction in weight, which improves fuel efficiency. It also adds up to 80 litres of free space in the trunk. Fitting on four positions is highly recommended, if not yet mandatory by law and a tire repair is not allowed.

The ContiFlexStud™ benefits for the IceContact™ 3

The ContiFlexStud™ benefits for the IceContact™ 3

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Exceptional grip on ice.

The hard metal pin achieves a higher intrusion into the ice thanks to the stud’s flexible rubber body which adapts to the road surface. The result is a higher transmission of force from your car and a significant gain of 7 percent grip on icy surfaces.

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Less interior stud noise.

Standard studded snow tires generate a great deal of road noise. This can make the ride less comfortable for you and your passengers. Using the ContiFlexStud™ reduces interior stud noise levels. Thanks to the advanced rubber encasing the stud body, there’s less metal grinding against the road surface and therefore less noise. We're confident this will be the most comfortable ride on studded snow tires that you'll ever have.

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Reduced road wear.

The new ContiFlexStud™ has an outer rubber body which adapts to the road surface. That's a game-changer when the surface of the road is never absolutely level; other types of stud will tear into a paved road and damage it. By comparison, the rubber body of the ContiFlexStud™ causes less road wear because it mitigates the impact of the metal pin at its core. In fact, our tests show a massive improvement in road wear performance by as much as 20 percent.

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Performance over lifetime.

The radical new design of the ContiFlexStud™ provides yet another benefit, which is superior wear performance matching the full lifetime of the tire. The stud’s rubber body wears down along with the tire’s tread. This allows the stud to maintain the pin’s effectiveness – resulting in better driving safety over the full lifetime of the tire.

EU Tire Label

EU tire label

  • Wet grip:

    Secure grip in wet conditions is crucial for safe driving. Performance is graded into classes, A to G (although D and G are not currently used). The stopping distance between a class A tire and a class F tire can be as much as 18 metres.

  • Fuel efficiency:

    Reduced rolling resistance saves fuel and cuts CO2 emissions. Class A tires deliver the best fuel efficiency, with each subsequent class through to G increasing fuel consumption by between 0.42 and 0.56 mpg for a car which does 36 mpg.

  • Rolling noise:

    This is the external noise made by the tire and is measured in decibels. The more filled bars shown on the label, the louder the tires.

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Product range

Product range

Product range - General overview

Product range - General overview

Tyre dimensions with ContiFlexStud™

Tyre dimensions with aluminium stud

Tyre dimensions with aluminium stud


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