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 235/40R18 XL size

In the size code 235/40R18, 235 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.3"). 40 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 40% of the width, or roughly 94 mm. R18 means radial construction on a 18-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 25.4".

The load index 95 means each tire supports up to 1,521 lbs — about 6,084 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.

Price and value

At $173.24 per tire, a full set of four costs $692.96. That is about 9% above the average of the 101 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range.