Continental VikingContact 7
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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Continental VikingContact 7 in size 205/50R17.
Features & benefits
- A tread pattern tuned for the tire's primary job (dedicated winter / cold-weather grip and wear)
- Siping and groove geometry that help evacuate water and maintain contact
- A rubber compound chosen for the temperature and surface mix this line targets
- Size coverage across common passenger and light-truck fitments where available
Technical specs
Size 205/50R17
- Load index
- 1,433 lbs (93)
- Max speed
- 118 MPH (T)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- Tire size
- 205/50R17
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Tyre Reviews2025
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 5
Tested tire: Continental VikingContact 8 205/55 R16 94T
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Excellent in the dry
- Good grip in the wet
- Best overall in snow
- Best overall on ice
- Good comfort with lowest external noise
- Lowest rolling resistance
- Low curved aquaplaning resistance
- Vi Bilagare2024
Conclusion: good (1,7)
2nd place out of 8
Tested tire: Continental VikingContact 8 225/45 R17 94T
Further details available from Vi Bilagare- While ice grip remained good, particularly in terms of handling at the limit, it wasn't
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