The Continental Viking Contact 8 (available in 31 sizes) is a touring tire with cold-weather capability. Built for cars that require the listed tire size, with a 95 load index and h speed rating where applicable.
Key Features
Sizes available: 31
Load Index: 95
Speed Rating: h
Tread Type: Touring
Season: winter
Ply Rating: xl
Country of Origin: DE
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The Continental Viking Contact 8 is a touring, winter / snow tire. Extra-load (XL) construction.
Drivers who care about how a vehicle feels on the road need a tire that turns in cleanly, holds the line, and stops short. The ContinentalViking Contact 8 in 225/45-19 is a performance option built for confident, real-world performance.
With a load index of 96 and load range xl, it supports the payload demands of passenger cars and crossovers while maintaining a T-speed rating for everyday highway use.
All-season compound adapts to dry pavement and light wet conditions for predictable handling year-round. Commonly chosen by owners running daily driving and spirited weekend runs, the Viking Contact 8 bridges the gap between capability and comfort.
Load range xl and a maximum load capacity of 1565 lbs lbs make it suitable for passenger cars and crossovers carrying gear, equipment, or cargo without frequent pressure adjustments.
Manufacturer
Continental
Tire Line
Viking Contact 8
Size
225/45-19
Section Width (mm)
225
Aspect Ratio
45
Rim Diameter
19"
Load Index
96
Speed Rating
T
Load Range / Ply
xl
Max Load
1565 lbs
Season
winter
Tread Type
TOURING
Run-Flat
No
Sidewall
Black Sidewall
Country of Origin
DE
Manufacturer Part Number
3458290000
UPC / GTIN
51342282821
Free Shipping
Yes — Continental US
Wet Traction85/100
Dry Handling88/100
Tread Life86/100
Ride Comfort86/100
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What sizes of the Continental Viking Contact 8 does Road Runner carry?
Road Runner keeps the Continental Viking Contact 8 on hand in 15" to 22" — so most car or crossovers can be fitted or shipped fast. Don't see your size listed? Call 678-400-6467 and we'll source it.
Can Road Runner install my Continental Viking Contact 8 the same day?
Yes — in most cases. We mount, balance, and install in our shop, often same-day. Out-of-state? We ship your Continental Viking Contact 8 straight to your door.
Will the Continental Viking Contact 8 fit my car or crossover?
Enter your year, make, and model in our fitment tool, or call 678-400-6467. We confirm the exact Continental Viking Contact 8 size and load rating for your car or crossover before you buy, so it fits right the first time.
Is the Continental Viking Contact 8 a good daily and commuter tire?
Yes — the Continental Viking Contact 8 is a touring tire built for a quiet, comfortable ride and long tread life, making it a solid all-season choice for daily driving and commuting.
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