215/55R16 97H XL VC8 - VikingContact 8

About Continental VikingContact 8

• Test winner at Teknikens Värld 2024.
• Test winner at Aftonbladet Plus 2024.
• Second place at Vi Bilägare 2024.
• Test winner at Vi Bilägare 2023 – updated model.
• Test winner at Aftonbladet Plus 2023 – updated model.

The Continental VikingContact 8 is the new winter tire that takes performance to the next level, especially adapted for the harsh Nordic winters. It offers a quieter and more comfortable ride while providing low rolling resistance for reduced energy consumption – something that is especially beneficial for electric cars.

The new tire pattern is designed to quickly drain water and slush, which provides safe driving characteristics even on icy and snowy roads. The tire is equipped with 3D sipes and block edges that ensure good grip when braking and accelerating. A unique 3-layer sipe combines straight, zigzag and wave-shaped patterns that stabilize the tire and provide the highest possible grip on all winter surfaces.

With a new, flexible rubber compound that works optimally even at very low temperatures, rolling resistance and thus energy consumption are reduced. VikingContact 8 also significantly reduces tire noise, providing a more pleasant driving experience, especially in electric cars where engine noise is absent.