Continental 03458060000 VikingContact 8 235/50R18 101T XL Winter Tire

The Continental VikingContact 8 is a studless Nordic winter tire built for passenger cars, crossovers, and SUVs — including electric and hybrid vehicles. Engineered to deliver confident traction across snow, ice, slush, and cold wet pavement, the VikingContact 8 brings together advanced compound technology and a sophisticated tread architecture to handle winter's most demanding conditions.

PolarPlus+ Technology is at the core of this tire's cold-weather capability. The next-generation Nordic tread compound incorporates a silica-rich formulation that maintains rubber flexibility at extreme low temperatures, translating to enhanced grip, shorter braking distances, and reduced rolling resistance — a key advantage for electric and hybrid vehicle efficiency.

Key Features:

• Three-Layer Sipe Design: Multi-dimensional sipes and biting edges create additional friction contact points, shortening stopping distances on snow- and ice-covered roads
• Directional Groove Network: Optimized void ratio and channeling grooves evacuate water and slush from the contact patch to reduce hydroplaning risk
• Symmetric Tread Pattern: Consistent road contact enhances steering responsiveness, driving stability, and cornering control
• Shoulder Block Design: Reinforced shoulder blocks deliver increased biting edges for improved cornering grip in winter conditions
• EV & Hybrid Compatible: Designed with reduced rolling resistance to support the energy efficiency demands of electric and hybrid vehicles
• Low Noise Performance: Advanced tread pattern geometry minimizes road noise for a quieter winter driving experience
• 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) Certified: Meets severe snow service requirements per U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) standards
• Ice Grip Symbol Rated: Independently certified for ice traction performance

Tire Specifications:

• Size: 235/50R18
• Load Index / Speed Rating: 101T
• Load Range: XL (Extra Load)
• Max Load Capacity: 1,819 lbs
• Sidewall: Black (BSW)

The Continental VikingContact 8 in 235/50R18 101T XL (MPN 03458060000) is an ideal winter tire upgrade for drivers who demand safety, efficiency, and control through every winter condition.