If its name evokes images of intense battles in harsh winter conditions, that is no coincidence. The Continental VikingContact 7 is specifically designed to help you navigate through ice and snow, no matter how severe the weather may become. Engineered to tackle the demanding driving conditions of Nordic winters, the Continental VikingContact 7 provides a strong connection between you and the road, even when it is covered in snow or ice. This winter tire benefits from decades of renowned German engineering and features a tread compound that includes canola oil, ensuring its flexibility and superior traction, especially when temperatures drop below 45 degrees. But the advanced winter technology of the VikingContact 7 does not end there. Its intelligent tread design incorporates 3D interlocking sipes, which allow the tread blocks to open up and grip onto ice and snow during acceleration and braking. During cornering, the sipes lock together, providing stability to the tread blocks and ensuring precise steering control regardless of the road conditions. Moreover, the VikingContact 7 boasts several other performance features. It carries the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake Rating, making it approved for severe winter weather. The solid linkages and interlocked block bridges of this tire help maintain tread rigidity without compromising its grooves, resulting in responsive control on dry, wet, and slush-covered roads. Additionally, the Grip Edges on the outer tread blocks create a larger contact patch, enhancing performance in slush and snow. The variable-shaped sipes also play a role in improving traction by packing snow into the tread pattern, creating a snow-on-snow grip. When it comes to treadwear and warranty, the Continental VikingContact 7 stands out as well. Its intelligently designed tread pattern, with an optimized void-to-tread ratio, not only offers excellent grip on wintry roads but also ensures confident steering and even weight distribution. The interlocking sipes and linked tread blocks provide added stability, resulting in a snow tire that resists uneven treadwear and offers consistent performance throughout many winters. Although the VikingContact 7 does not come with a mileage warranty, you can still protect it from hazardous road conditions by purchasing our exclusive Certificates. These Certificates cover your tire from the first drive until the tread reaches 3/32’’ depth. With this coverage, you can confidently tackle winter roads, knowing that your damaged tire will be replaced with a brand new one if it cannot be repaired.