Continental VikingContact 7

Last modified Oct. 21, 2019 by Ian Haynes

Overview

A leading automotive parts and tire manufacturing company founded in 1871, Continental initially started as a rubber manufacturer – they were the first to introduce grooved, patterned tires and tubeless tires.

Continental is renowned for its comprehensive tire tests, and ensures utmost safety and comfort with the help of premium build and design. The VikingContact 7 is another high-quality offering from the manufacturer based on top-notch technology; as such, it promises to provide ultimate performance with its high-quality compound and construction.

The VikingContact 7 is a studless winter tire built to endure icy and snowy conditions. In other words, it provides enhanced grip to passenger vehicles for confident driving on demanding wintery conditions.

Built with the latest technology, this variant ensures ultimate traction in snow, slush and ice during winter times, and is optimized to provide reliable wet grip along with stable dry handing – combined, these features make it an excellent tire for varied winter conditions.

Furthermore, it’s designed with a uniquely formulated tread compound that utilizes canola oil; it provides flexibility and adaptability on snow or ice. The tread pattern consists of a specially moulded rubber compound consisting of groove networks to intelligently remove slush and water from under the contact patch.

Also, the silica-rich rubber enhances the tire’s wet grip and braking while the improved void ratio ensures that there is always higher rubber to road contact for increased traction and control on high-speeds.

Additionally, the interlocked block bridges and solid linkages provide stability to the tread along with water and slush evacuation through the grooves.

Lastly, the sipe edges vary in width; the thicker sipes hold snow in the tread pattern for added grip, thereby delivering enhanced performance. The outward side of the tread block consists of grip edges that stick to the snow and increase the footprint of the tire.

This tire is rated T (190 km/h) for speed and is manufactured in sizes ranging from 15” to 20”.

VikingContact 7 is branded with 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake) symbol which means that it meets the industry’s standard for harsh winter conditions.

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The Pros

Excellent grip on ice, snow and slush
Enhanced traction on wet and other wintery surfaces
Tread pattern based on latest technology for improved stability and control
High-quality performance on worst winter conditions

The Cons

They make a little rolling noise
Not as good compared to studded tires on ice

Overall Thoughts

The Continental VikingContact 7 with its superior construction and top-notch design is an excellent winter tire capable of providing high performance on snow and ice.

This studless tire features a specialized tread compound with a unique tread pattern for enhanced grip on ice, snow and slush. Also, the silica-rich rubber compound provides excellent wet grip along with a higher void ratio that ensures regular contact patch.

The 3D sipes, both thick and thin, improve traction on slippery surfaces while the outer grip edges grab onto the surface for added grip.

All in all, the VikingContact 7 is a highly reliable tire designed to get you to your destination, regardless of any winter condition.

Its top-notch design is based on the latest technology and provides you sublime grip and control under adverse conditions. While some reviews suggest that it makes some rolling noise on asphalt, this variant is still a great option if you want a viable winter tire.

What Vehicles Would Continental VikingContact 7 Tires Fit?

This variant by Continental is a studless winter tire designed for passenger vehicles that need ultimate grip on snow and ice.

The list below shows some vehicles that this tire can fit – however, this is not a comprehensive list.

Acura CL
Acura CL Premium
Acura CSX Premium
Acura CSX Touring
Acura ILX
Acura ILX Hybrid
Acura RSX
Acura RSX Type-S
Audi A3 Sportback e-Tron PremiumG
BMW 128i
BMW 320i
BMW 323Ci
Chevrolet Beretta
Chevrolet Beretta GTZ
Chevrolet Beretta Z26
Chevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport
Chevrolet Cavalier RS
Dodge Avenger
Honda Civic EX-L
Honda Civic LX
Honda Civic LX-S
Honda Civic Si
Hyundai Elantra Coupe GLS
Hyundai Elantra Coupe GS
Kia Forte Koup EX
Kia Forte LX
Kia Forte LXS
Kia Forte S
Kia Forte5 EX
Lamborghini Jalpa
Lexus CT200h
Lexus IS250
Lexus IS300
Lexus IS300 Sport cross

Tire Sizes Available

Continental VikingContact 7 is available in an array of wheel sizes that range 15” to 20”.

15″

145/65R15 72T
175/55R15 77T
175/65R15 88T
185/55R15 86T
185/65R15 92T
195/55R15 89T
195/60R15 92T
195/65R15 95T
205/65R15 99T

16″

195/50R16 88T
195/55R16 91T
195/60R16 93T
205/55R16 94T
205/60R16 96T
205/65R16 99H
215/55R16 97T
215/60R16 99T
215/65R16 102T
215/70R16 100T
225/55R16 99T
225/60R16 102T
225/65R16 104T
225/70R16 107T
235/70R16 109T
245/70R161 11T

17″

205/45R17 88T
205/50R17 93T
205/55R17 95T
215/45R17 91T
215/50R17 95T
215/55R17 98T
215/60R17 100T
215/65R17 103T
225/45R17 94T
225/50R17 98T
225/55R17 101T
225/60R17 103T
225/65R17 106T
235/45R17 97T
235/50R17 100T
235/55R17 103T
235/60R17 106T
235/65R17 108T
235/70R17 111T
245/45R17 99T
245/65R17 111T
245/70R17 114T
265/70R17 116T

18″

215/50R18 96T
225/40R18 92T
225/45R18 95T
225/50R18 99T
225/55R18 102T
225/60R18 104T
235/40R18 95T
235/45R18 98T
235/50R18 101T
235/55R18 104T
235/65R18 110T
245/40R18 97T
245/45R18 100T
245/60R18 109H
255/45R18 103T
255/60R18 112T
275/65R18 116T

19″

225/45R19 96T
235/35R19 91T
235/40R19 96T
235/55R19 105T
245/40R19 98T
245/45R19 102T
255/35R19 96T
255/40 R19 100T
255/45R19 104T
255/50R19 107T
265/55R19 113T

20″

245/45R20 103T
245/50R20 105H
255/35R20 97T
255/45R20 105T
265/45R20 108T
275/55R20 117T

Price Range

The price starts from $139 and goes up to $233, depending on the wheel size. You can also get occasional discounts on some online stores.

Warranty Offered

All Continental passenger car tires are covered with a limited warranty for 72 months from the purchase date. They also provide a free replacement in the first year from the purchase date or until the first 1.6 mm of wear.