Vikingcontact 7

About the Continental Vikingcontact 7

Winter Passenger Car tire. Electric Vehicle (EV) Compatible.

Features

* Nordic tread compound comprised of active silica and rapeseed oil additive that keeps the tread compound flexible in extreme cold* Intelligent pattern design with an efficient groove network* Interlocking block bridges* Advanced grip concept includes a high number of 3D sipes* Carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol

Benefits

* Offers superb grip in the wet and extreme cold conditions* Reduces hydroplaning on wet, slushy roads* Provide perfect tracking and stability on snow* Keeps the snow edges effective and provides powerful traction and braking on snow or ice covered roads* Meets the required performance criteria for Use in Severe Snow Conditions

Understanding the 175/55R15 size

In the size code 175/55R15, 175 is the section width in millimetres (about 6.9"). 55 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 55% of the width, or roughly 96.3 mm. R15 means radial construction on a 15-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 22.6".

The load index 77 means each tire supports up to 908 lbs — about 3,632 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol T certifies the tire to 118 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Continental Vikingcontact 7 is built for

It carries the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, meaning it passed a standardised severe-snow traction test. Fitment category: Undefined.

Price and value

At $91.49 per tire, a full set of four costs $365.96. That is about 31% below the average price of the 3 tires we stock in this size.