Continental 03457740000 VikingContact 8 255/40R21 102H XL Winter Tire

The Continental VikingContact 8 is a studless ice and snow winter tire engineered for passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers, and coupes — including electric, hybrid, and traditional combustion-engine vehicles. Designed to deliver confident performance across the full spectrum of winter road conditions, the VikingContact 8 combines advanced compound technology with a sophisticated tread architecture to keep you in control on ice, packed snow, slush, and wet pavement.

PolarPlus+ Technology & Nordic Tread Compound

At the core of the VikingContact 8 is Continental's PolarPlus+ Technology, a next-generation Nordic tread compound that remains pliable and responsive even in extreme cold. This flexibility translates directly into shorter braking distances, enhanced grip, and reduced rolling resistance — a meaningful benefit for electric and hybrid vehicle drivers looking to protect battery range through the winter months.

Three-Layer Sipe System

The tire's Three-Layer Sipes — combining 3D sipes, snow edges, and biting edges — work across multiple depths of the tread block to maintain grip as the tire wears. Wider sipes form snow pockets that capture and retain snow for improved snow-on-snow traction, while Grip Edges on the outer tread blocks increase contact area for added bite.

Advanced Tread Pattern for Wet and Slush Performance

A directional groove network with an optimized void ratio efficiently channels water and slush away from the contact patch, significantly reducing hydroplaning risk. Reinforced tread block linkages and interlocked bridges stabilize the pattern at speed while keeping grooves open for effective drainage.

Quiet, Comfortable Winter Ride

The VikingContact 8's optimized pattern geometry minimizes road noise for a noticeably quieter cabin experience — especially appreciated in the near-silent environment of an electric vehicle.

Key Features:

• Three-Layer Sipe technology — 3D sipes, snow edges, and biting edges for multi-condition winter grip
• PolarPlus+ Technology — next-generation Nordic compound stays flexible in extreme cold
• Reduced rolling resistance — supports extended EV range and improved fuel efficiency
• Directional groove network — rapid water and slush evacuation to minimize hydroplaning
• Optimized void ratio — maximizes rubber-to-road contact for confident tracking
• Advanced noise optimization — quieter ride for passenger cars and EVs
• EV/Hybrid approved — rated for electric and hybrid vehicle applications
• Studless design — no studs required; road-friendly in all jurisdictions
• XL (Extra Load) rated — reinforced construction for higher load demands
• Black sidewall (BSW)
• Made in Germany

Specifications:

• Size: 255/40R21
• Service Description: 102H
• Load Range: XL (Extra Load)
• Max Load: 1,874 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 51 PSI
• Sidewall: Black (BSW)
• Ply Rating: 4
• Run Flat: No
• UTQG: None (winter tire)
• Manufacturer Part Number: 03457740000