The Continental VikingContact 7 is a premium studless Nordic winter tire designed for superior traction on ice, snow, and slush, featuring a flexible canola oil-based compound. Ideal for passenger cars, SUVs, and electric vehicles, it offers exceptional grip, quiet performance, and enhanced handling in severe, cold conditions.
What is the lowest Continental VikingContact 7 tire price?
Continental VikingContact 7 tires are available from $103.55.
What type of tire is Continental VikingContact 7?
High Performance: High Performance tires are engineered for drivers who demand superior handling, agility, and road grip. They utilize advanced, softer rubber compounds and a stiffer internal structure to maximize road contact, resulting in exceptionally responsive steering, greater stability through corners, and shorter braking distances. This singular focus on dynamic capability typically comes at the expense of a shorter tread life and a firmer, more connected ride compared to standard touring tires.
Studless: Studless winter tires represent the most advanced technology for providing maximum traction in severe snow and ice conditions without the use of metal studs. They utilize a highly porous, advanced rubber compound that acts like a sponge to wick away the thin layer of water on top of ice, allowing the tire to make direct contact for exceptional grip. This is combined with a high-density pattern of fine slits, or 'sipes', that create thousands of biting edges to dig into packed snow. The result is performance on ice that can rival studded tires, but with the significant advantages of a much quieter ride and no damage to road surfaces.
Winter: Winter tires are engineered specifically for superior safety and control in cold weather conditions, including snow, slush, and ice. They use a specialized soft rubber compound that stays flexible and grippy when temperatures drop, preventing the tire from hardening like an all-season. This flexibility, combined with deep treads and thousands of small slits (sipes), allows the tire to bite into snow and ice for dramatically improved traction and braking performance. They are the essential choice for drivers who face harsh winter conditions and prioritize maximum safety.
