Continental Viking Contact 8 195/55R16

Item SKU: 03458260000

Continental VikingContact 8 in 195/55R16, a winter tire with a 91 load index, H speed rating, and Extra Load (XL) construction. This is one tire for drivers dealing with snow, ice, slush, wet winter roads, and the cold temperatures where a proper winter compound matters.

• Size and rating: 195/55R16, load index 91, H speed rating, and XL load range. Confirm the size and ratings match your vehicle's placard and wheel setup.
• Cold-weather compound: Continental's PolarPlus technology is designed to keep the rubber flexible as temperatures drop, helping the tire maintain contact on cold pavement.
• Winter traction: Three-layer sipes in the shoulder area add biting edges for snow- and ice-covered surfaces. This stuff is built for winter conditions, not year-round compromise.
• Slush and water clearing: The directional tread pattern routes water and slush away from the contact patch, which matters when the road is half melted snow and standing water.
• Winter certification: The VikingContact 8 carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol and Ice Grip certification.

The VikingContact 8 also uses Continental's Smart Energy Casing along with a noise-reducing compound and optimized tread layout. Real-world benefit: no more expecting a winter tire to feel like it only works when the road is fully snow-covered. It is made for the whole winter mix, from frozen morning pavement to slush-filled ruts.