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Continental VikingContact 8

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Continental VikingContact 8
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What we know so far

Continental VikingContact 8 placed #1 out of 5 in Tire Rack 2026 (215/55 R17). Our database lists 0 sizes, from R0 to R0.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

ContinentalThis tyre
VikingContact 8
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.4
Better at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Ice braking, Snow handling
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Better at: Ice braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Road score, Comfort
General
Altimax Arctic 12
Better at: Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Road score, Comfort
MichelinPremium
X-Ice Snow
Better at: Ice braking, Snow braking
Worse at: Subjective noise, Wet braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Comfort is its highest-scoring category (98.4%).

Weaknesses

Wet performance is its lowest-scoring category (79.0%).

History

2026

Continental VikingContact 8 was launched

2026
1× Tested1× Winner
Tire Rack215/55 R171st
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