VikingContact 8
Strong: ice and dry roads
Where this tyre is strong
Continental VikingContact 8 in tests
The Continental VikingContact 8 Nordic non-studded winter tyre has been tested in 7 independent tyre tests between 2024 and 2026 (Teknikens Värld, Vi Bilägare and Tehnikamaailm). Its TyreRanker score is 88/100, which ranks it No. 3 among 14 tested Nordic non-studded winter tyres. The VikingContact 8 has proved a strong, well-balanced choice in tests.
The VikingContact 8 has won 6 tests: Teknikens Värld 2026, Vi Bilägare 2026, Teknikens Värld 2025, Tehnikamaailm 2025, Vi Bilägare 2025 and Teknikens Värld 2024. In total, it finished in the top three 7 times.
The VikingContact 8 is strongest on ice (98 points, best in class) and in the dry (84 points, class average 77). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.
The tests used sizes 205/55 R16, 215/65 R17, 225/50 R17 and 235/45 R18. In size 205/55 R16, prices start at €151.77 (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 8 a good Nordic non-studded winter tyre?
The Continental VikingContact 8 received a TyreRanker score of 88/100 and ranks No. 3 among 14 Nordic non-studded winter tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (7 in total).
How many tests has the Continental VikingContact 8 won?
The VikingContact 8 has won 6 tests: Teknikens Värld 2026, Vi Bilägare 2026, Teknikens Värld 2025, Tehnikamaailm 2025, Vi Bilägare 2025 and Teknikens Värld 2024. In total, it finished in the top three 7 times.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental VikingContact 8?
The VikingContact 8 is strongest on ice (98 points, best in class) and in the dry (84 points, class average 77). The tests revealed no clear weak spot.