Continental ContiVikingContact 7 205/65 R15 99T Winter Review

Continental VikingContact 7 is a directional winter tire with a non-studded tread developed by German developers for use in the harsh conditions of the Nordic countries. They are characterized by reliable grip on icy and snowy roads, as well as stable handling and braking performance on melted snow and wet asphalt. Winter tire Continental ContiVikingContact 7 is suitable for almost any modern passenger car. Available in dozens of sizes for 14" to 20" wheels. It is characterized by improved grip and directional stability on snowy and wet surfaces compared to the previous model. Active Grip Silica. The running part of the tire tread is made of a rubber compound, which includes Active Grip Silica. The complex of substances based on silicon dioxide allows the compound to remain elastic at extremely low temperatures. At the same time, rapeseed oil provides high tensile and tensile strength of the tread, which allows it to maintain integrity not only in severe frosts, but also when driving at high speed. Updated tread pattern. Another key difference from the previous model is the tread pattern. Designed from scratch, the design is symmetrical with diamond-shaped blocks in the central part. The edges formed by them are located at a large angle, increasing their total length. The result is both longitudinal and lateral traction, as well as resistance to aquaplaning and slashplaning. Each block has a large number of lamellae. Narrow sipes enhance traction on wet and packed snow, while their undulations and wall lugs enhance steering precision. Excellent traction and braking properties: This Continental ContiVikingContact 7 model was one of the first to use 3D-Trapez sipes. These slots are distinguished by an unusual trapezoidal shape of the inner walls. It increases the height of the edges formed when the slats open. When the so-called "pockets" are formed, filled with snow from the road surface. Since these elements are arranged at small angles relative to the direction of travel, this design ensures maximum efficiency in longitudinal accelerations. bridges between blocks. At the bottom of the drainage grooves between the blocks there are special jumpers. They rigidly connect the tread elements to each other, limiting their mutual mobility. This significantly improves traction stability when maneuvering, making driving easier due to more transparent feedback on the steering wheel. The main features of Continental ContiVikingContact 7: — rubber compound with rapeseed oil and silicon dioxide in the composition; – 3D-Trapez sipes enhance longitudinal grip on wet surfaces and packed snow...