Continental 03454810000 VikingContact 8 215/55R18 99T XL Winter Tire

The Continental VikingContact 8 is a premium studless Nordic winter tire engineered for passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs, and light trucks — including electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles. Featuring Continental's proprietary PolarPlus Technology, this tire maintains flexible tread in extreme cold, delivering confident traction, shorter stopping distances, and enhanced stability on snow, ice, slush, and cold wet roads.

Key Features:

• Three-Layer-Sipes Technology: Multi-level sipe construction combined with 3D sipes and snow-edge shoulders provides maximum grip on packed snow, ice, and slush across all winter conditions
• PolarPlus Technology: Keeps the tread compound flexible at low temperatures for better grip and shorter braking distances on snow and ice-covered roads
• Next-Generation Nordic Tread Compound: Reduces rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency and extended EV/hybrid battery range
• Directional Tread Pattern: Efficiently evacuates water and slush to significantly reduce the risk of hydroplaning on wet winter roads
• Advanced Acoustic Design: Optimized tread pattern minimizes road noise for a quieter, more comfortable ride
• EV/Hybrid Optimized: Designed to meet the performance demands of electric and hybrid vehicles alongside conventional combustion engines
• 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) Certified: Meets severe snow service requirements of the USTMA and the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC)
• Ice Grip Certified: Meets international Ice Grip requirements for confirmed ice traction performance

This 215/55R18 size carries an Extra Load (XL) rating with a 99T service description, making it suitable for heavier passenger vehicles and crossovers that demand maximum winter safety without compromising ride comfort or energy efficiency.