Continental 03455140000 VikingContact 8 235/55R19 105T XL Winter Tire

The Continental VikingContact 8 is a premium studless ice and snow winter tire engineered for passenger cars, crossovers, SUVs, and light trucks—including electric, hybrid, and conventional vehicles. Rated for severe winter conditions, it carries both the Ice Grip symbol and the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification, meeting the stringent requirements of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC).

Key Features:

• PolarPlus+ Technology: A next-generation Nordic tread compound that keeps the rubber flexible in freezing temperatures, maintaining grip, braking performance, and overall traction on cold, wet, and icy surfaces.
• Three-Layer Sipe Design: Innovative 3-layer sipes add more biting edges across the tread, improving grip, handling, and braking on snow, slush, and ice.
• Directional Tread Pattern: Symmetrical grooves rapidly channel water and slush away from the contact patch, reducing hydroplaning risk and improving overall winter stability.
• Grip Edges: Tread block edges positioned on the outer blocks bite into snow and ice, increasing contact area for enhanced traction on winter roads.
• Reduced Rolling Resistance: The energy-efficient construction minimizes tire deformation and energy loss, supporting improved fuel economy for combustion vehicles and extended battery range for EVs.
• Superior Noise Performance: An optimized pattern design reduces road noise at all speeds, earning a top-level EU label noise rating—particularly beneficial for EV drivers where tire noise is more perceptible.
• EV Compatible: Designed for use across conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles with load demands and rolling resistance tuned for today's diverse powertrain needs.

The Continental VikingContact 8 in 235/55R19 105T XL delivers confident winter performance across a wide range of challenging cold-weather conditions. Recommended for installation in sets of four for optimal handling and safety.