Continental Introduces VikingContact 8 Winter Tire

Continental Tire the Americas LLC has introduced the VikingContact 8 winter tire.  

The new tire is available in over 80 standard sizes and designed to git rim diameters from 15 to 22 inches. The VikingContact 8 is built for passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks.  

The VikingContact 8 is Ice-Grip certified, an industry designation that demonstrates the tire's ability to maintain traction on icy surfaces under demanding conditions, and is 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake certified.  

The tire is also engineered with PolarPlus technology, making the tire pliable in freezing temperatures. A three-layer sipe design adds a biting edge, improving grip, braking and handling, while the directional tread pattern is designed to move water and slush away from the contact patch. 

“Winter doesn’t look the same for everyone, and that’s exactly why we made the VikingContact 8 so versatile,” says Brian Beierwaltes, head of marketing U.S. PLT at Continental.  

“With Ice-Grip certification, advanced winter technology, and sizes that fit everything from compact cars to light trucks, it’s the kind of tire today’s market is asking for—reliable, adaptable and built for confidence in all kinds of winter conditions.” 

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