Continental VikingContact 7 im Test
Continental VikingContact 7 is a directional winter tire with a studless tread, created by German developers for use in rough conditions of northern countries.
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The Continental VikingContact 7 is widely regarded as a premium, well-rounded studless winter tire that excels in comfort, noise suppression, and slush performance. While it receives high praise for its predictable handling and stability on cold, dry, or wet pavement, user consensus suggests it may slightly trail dedicated ice-focused competitors like the Bridgestone Blizzak in extreme stopping grip on pure ice.
Vorteile
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong performance in slush and deep snow
- Stable and predictable handling at highway speeds
- Excellent dry and wet road manners for a winter tire
Nachteile
- Mixed reports regarding tread life and longevity
- Noticeable decline in ice-braking performance compared to top-tier ice specialists
- Compound may harden or performance may degrade after multiple seasons
- Potential for reduced traction if driven in warmer, non-winter conditions
Gut zu wissen
- Users noted that the tire maintains excellent fuel economy and low noise levels even on electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and Mazda MX-30.
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive sports cars (e.g., Mazda Miata) reported that the tire's soft compound can feel overwhelmed during aggressive acceleration on dry pavement.
- Downsizing to a smaller wheel diameter (e.g., -2 from OE) was successfully used to improve the tire's profile and winter performance on hybrid SUVs.
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The Best Studded / Friction Winter tires for 2024 · 225/50 R17
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2023 Studless Friction Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
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2022 ViBilagare Nordic SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
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2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
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2021 Studless and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
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2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter tire Test · 205/60 R16
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The Best Winter tires for 2020 · 205/55 R16
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2020 Nordic and Studded Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
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2019 Studded Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17
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Über den Continental VikingContact 7
They are notable for their reliable grip on icy and snowy roads, as well as steering stability and braking efficiency on wet snow and wet asphalt. New for the 2018/2019 winter season.
Better performance
Friction tires for Scandinavian winters Continental VikingContact 7 came to replace the model Continental VikingContact 6, in comparison with which they received a number of improvements in terms of stability on snow and wet surface. The manufacturer claims that aquaplaning resistance of the new Viking has been improved by 7%, the length of braking distance in wet conditions was reduced by 6%, while controllability on ice and soft snow increased by 4%. In addition, handling on snow and dry roads showed a 2% improvement while rolling resistance was reduced by 3%.
Optimized tread design
Working on creation of Continental Viking Contact 7 developers abandoned optimization of asymmetric tread pattern of its predecessor and endowed the model with a new directional design. A grid of deep draining grooves ensures fast dispersion of melted snow and water in the contact zone and helps to improve the safety of these tires on wet and snow-covered roads.
To increase the stiffness of the soft tread, which is vital for the tire's precision and responsiveness to steering turns, the tread blocks are linked together by special "bridges", which improve grip stability when cornering and changing lanes.
Driving on ice and snow
When driving the Continental VikingContact 7 on ice and snow, 3D sipes come into play. These not only increase the edge effect but also create snow pockets that, when filled with snow, provide additional traction resulting from snow to snow friction.
On ice, the sharp edges of the three-dimensional blades create an effect similar to the action of antiskid spikes. By grappling with the top layer of ice, they increase acceleration and help shorten braking distances.
To enhance the tire's "sticking" to winter coatings, German engineers provided the presence of two types of blades - V-shaped in the center and U-shaped in the shoulder areas.
Innovative rubber ingredients
In addition to silicic acid (silica) the composition of VikingContact 7 rubber compound includes rapeseed oil. This ensures good low-temperature elasticity of the tread, allowing the tire to hold a firm grip in all weather conditions of northern winters.
The Continental VikingContact 7 is the perfect all-rounder for northern winters.
Continental VikingContact 7 — Daten & Größen
Preise hängen von der Größe ab, daher ist jede Größe einzeln verlinkt.
| Technische Daten | |
|---|---|
| Profiltiefe | 10 - 11/32″ |
| Seitenwand | Black Side Wall |
| Max. Druck | 44 - 51 psi |
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