CONTINENTAL VIKINGCONTACT 7 225/50 R17 NON-STUDDED82test score
Nordic non-studded winter tyre
Continental

VikingContact 7

In tests22024–2025
Test wins0out of 2 tests
Best attributeDry roads93 pts · No. 2 of 14
User rating–no reviews yet

Strong: dry roads and wet roads

Where this tyre is strong

Rolling resistance93
Dry roads93
Testers' verdict93
Snow89
Price85
Wet roads79
Ice77
Aquaplaning70

Continental VikingContact 7 in tests

The Continental VikingContact 7 Nordic non-studded winter tyre has been tested in 2 independent tyre tests between 2024 and 2025 (UTAC and Teknikens Värld). Its TyreRanker score is 82/100, which ranks it No. 8 among 14 tested Nordic non-studded winter tyres. The VikingContact 7 performs above average in tests.

Its best result is No. 2 out of 18 tyres (Teknikens Värld 2024, size 225/50 R17). It finished in the top three once.

The VikingContact 7 is strongest in the dry (93 points, class average 77) and in the wet (79 points, class average 69). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.

The tests used sizes 225/50 R17 and 235/60 R18. In size 155/65 R14, prices start at €85.40 (prices are subject to change).

Test timeline

Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Continental VikingContact 7 a good Nordic non-studded winter tyre?

The Continental VikingContact 7 received a TyreRanker score of 82/100 and ranks No. 8 among 14 Nordic non-studded winter tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (2 in total).

How many tests has the Continental VikingContact 7 won?

According to our data, the Continental VikingContact 7 has not won any tests. Its best result is No. 2 out of 18 tyres (Teknikens Värld 2024, size 225/50 R17). It finished in the top three once.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental VikingContact 7?

The VikingContact 7 is strongest in the dry (93 points, class average 77) and in the wet (79 points, class average 69). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.