Starting at, prices vary by size!
To verify the correct load rating for your vehicle and view current regional pricing and availability, please browse our live inventory.
The Evolution of Ice Grip and EV Efficiency. The VikingContact 8 XL is engineered for the harshest winter climates, where roads are frequently covered in hard-packed snow and black ice. It is a "soft-compound" tire, meaning it remains pliable at temperatures where all-season rubber turns brittle. This generation places a heavy emphasis on reducing rolling resistance and road noise, making it one of the highest-rated winter tires for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.
Adaptive Nordic Compound: A next-generation rubber mix that ensures maximum flexibility in extreme cold while resisting the "squirmy" feeling typical of soft tires on dry pavement.
Triple-Layer Siping: Features a unique combination of straight, zigzag, and wave sipes. These work together to stabilize the tread blocks for dry handling while providing an incredible edge-length for "biting" into ice.
Next-Level Directional Tread: Symmetrical V-shaped grooves rapidly flush out slush and water to prevent hydroplaning, a critical safety feature during the frequent freeze-thaw cycles of the GTA.
Energy-Efficient Construction: Designed with internal materials that reduce friction between tire components, extending the battery range of EVs and improving fuel economy for gas vehicles.
Ultra-Quiet Pattern: Optimized to achieve a top-tier "A" rating for noise, specifically tuned to eliminate the high-pitched "hum" often heard in aggressive winter tires.
Category: Nordic Winter (3-Peak Mountain Snowflake & Ice Grip Certified)
Tire Type: Studless / Soft-Compound (Extra Load - XL)
Vehicle Compatibility: Luxury Sedans, SUVs, and Electric Vehicles
Certifications: Bears the "Ice Symbol" on the EU label, indicating superior performance on icy surfaces compared to standard winter tires.
As a new-for-2025/2026 model, the VikingContact 8 XL is available in a wide range of sizes from 15" to 22". Pricing is dictated by the specific load index required for your vehicle (critical for EVs).
Starting at, prices vary by size!
To verify the correct load rating for your vehicle and view current regional pricing and availability, please browse our live inventory.
The Evolution of Ice Grip and EV Efficiency. The VikingContact 8 XL is engineered for the harshest winter climates, where roads are frequently covered in hard-packed snow and black ice. It is a "soft-compound" tire, meaning it remains pliable at temperatures where all-season rubber turns brittle. This generation places a heavy emphasis on reducing rolling resistance and road noise, making it one of the highest-rated winter tires for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.
Adaptive Nordic Compound: A next-generation rubber mix that ensures maximum flexibility in extreme cold while resisting the "squirmy" feeling typical of soft tires on dry pavement.
Triple-Layer Siping: Features a unique combination of straight, zigzag, and wave sipes. These work together to stabilize the tread blocks for dry handling while providing an incredible edge-length for "biting" into ice.
Next-Level Directional Tread: Symmetrical V-shaped grooves rapidly flush out slush and water to prevent hydroplaning, a critical safety feature during the frequent freeze-thaw cycles of the GTA.
Energy-Efficient Construction: Designed with internal materials that reduce friction between tire components, extending the battery range of EVs and improving fuel economy for gas vehicles.
Ultra-Quiet Pattern: Optimized to achieve a top-tier "A" rating for noise, specifically tuned to eliminate the high-pitched "hum" often heard in aggressive winter tires.
Category: Nordic Winter (3-Peak Mountain Snowflake & Ice Grip Certified)
Tire Type: Studless / Soft-Compound (Extra Load - XL)
Vehicle Compatibility: Luxury Sedans, SUVs, and Electric Vehicles
Certifications: Bears the "Ice Symbol" on the EU label, indicating superior performance on icy surfaces compared to standard winter tires.
As a new-for-2025/2026 model, the VikingContact 8 XL is available in a wide range of sizes from 15" to 22". Pricing is dictated by the specific load index required for your vehicle (critical for EVs).
Continental VikingContact 8 XL Winter Tire is available with mobile installation by our TIA Certified tire technicians.
