Continental unveils its latest winter tire, the VikingContact 8, specifically designed to handle the harshest Nordic winters. This next-generation model replaces the VikingContact 7, featuring innovations focused on safety, comfort, and low rolling resistance, tailored for electric and hybrid vehicles.
This tire is ideal for sedans, SUVs, and hybrid or electric vehicles, offering a complete solution for drivers seeking safety and comfort in extreme winter conditions.
Optimized Design for Winter Roads
The VikingContact 8 features a directional tread design with symmetrical grooves that rapidly drain water and slush, ensuring exceptional grip on wet and icy surfaces.
The tread blocks are equipped with biting edges that dig securely into snow-covered surfaces, enabling safe braking and acceleration even on snow and ice. 3D sipes and interlocking tread bridges stabilize the tire in corners, delivering precise handling on wet and dry roads.
Enhanced Comfort and Noise Reduction
With a new flexible tread compound, the VikingContact 8 better absorbs vibrations, significantly reducing tire noise—a valued feature for electric vehicle passengers who may notice tire sounds more due to the lack of engine noise.
This noise reduction makes the VikingContact 8 an ideal choice for quiet and comfortable winter journeys.
Low Rolling Resistance for Optimal Energy Efficiency
The advanced compound of the VikingContact 8 is specially developed for low rolling resistance, reducing fuel consumption in gas-powered vehicles and increasing range for electric vehicles.
Continental’s engineers have incorporated an internal structure that minimizes friction between tire components, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Certification and Performance for Nordic Conditions
Certified with the ice symbol (3PMSF) for ice performance, the VikingContact 8 also achieves an A or B rating for rolling resistance and a D rating for wet braking, depending on the tire size.
These labels underscore the tire’s optimal performance, especially for drivers facing challenging Nordic winters.
