Continental VikingContact 7 255/35R21
Continental VikingContact 7 255/35R21 XL 98T Studless Ice & Snow Tire 03454430000
💡 Is the Continental VikingContact 7 255/35R21 a Good Tire?
The Continental VikingContact 7 255/35R21 is a winter studless ice and snow tire designed for performance sedans and sports cars. It delivers strong snow and ice traction with adequate dry road handling thanks to its Nordic compound and directional tread pattern with advanced siping technology. Ride comfort is firm due to the low-profile sidewall, with moderate road noise typical of winter tires featuring aggressive tread blocks. Tread life is average for winter tires, which typically wear faster than all-season options due to their softer compounds. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 365 consumer surveys, it excels in winter conditions but requires seasonal changeover and storage. Currently priced from $393.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Continental VikingContact 7 255/35R21 is a studless winter tire designed for sedan, crossover, coupe and minivan drivers who prioritize enhanced winter confidence and reliable performance across varying cold-weather conditions. Its tread design and specialized Nordic compound focus on maintaining flexibility in ice and snow while delivering strong wet and dry road performance.
The tire features a specialized compound that incorporates canola oil to remain flexible in cold temperatures, combined with active grip silica for enhanced wet performance and braking. The intelligent tread pattern includes an optimized groove network designed to evacuate water and slush from the contact patch, while solid linkages and interlocked block bridges stabilize the pattern for confident tracking and high-speed control. Driver feedback points to strong performance across wet, dry, and comfort metrics, with consistent handling characteristics that stand out in winter driving conditions.
Compared to all-season tires, it prioritizes winter traction and cold-weather flexibility while maintaining strong dry road handling. Overall, it's a solid choice for drivers of performance sedans and crossovers used primarily for daily driving in regions with significant winter weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Continental VikingContact 7 255/35R21 ❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $393.99 | ⭐ Excellent (365 reviews) | Daily winter commuting in snow and ice conditions | ❄️ Winter |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $476.66 | ⭐ Good (272 reviews) | Luxury sedan winter driving | ❄️ Winter |
🏁 Max performance summer | $487.99 | ⭐ Good (15 reviews) | Electric sports cars and performance EVs | ☀️ Summer |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"A budget-friendly choice that delivers reliable winter traction for performance vehicle owners who need dependable snow and ice grip. The T speed rating may limit high-performance driving compared to summer tires."
