Pros
- 1. Quietest tire I've ever ridden! 2. Smoothly overcomes all obstacles. 3. Traction and handling on snow. 4. Grip and handling on dry and wet pavement.
Cons
- The tire has not yet seen serious ice, but I think it will show itself perfectly!
Continental ContiVikingContact 7 225/50 R17 98T winter Review
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Description of Continental ContiVikingContact 7 225/50 R17 98T winter
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 lamellas. 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 rolled snow ...
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Pros
- Comfortable and quiet
Cons
- No
Pros
- Excellent stability characteristics
Cons
- Not found
Cons
- A bug on a tire is a revolting sight, and it's the first time in twenty years that it's happened. That was absolutely packed with rubber. Unbalanced.
Pros
- Peace and reassurance
Cons
- not disclosed as of yet
Pros
- I have a Lexus, so any noise is a problem for me. Dis comfort honestly took the rubber on my mind, and the sellers advised it as the best rubber for my demands; I am grateful to the sellers. The rubber is really quiet.
Cons
- I believe that every type of rubber possesses both positive and negative qualities, but as of right now, I can only state that I am wholly content with it. The most important thing is to keep the rubber in the position.
Pros
- Everything, from braking to maneuvering to acceleration, is done in a confident and predictable manner.
Pros
- Overtaking at speeds in excess of 100 km/h while maintaining control and stopping distances on both snow and asphalt. Totally silent.
Cons
- Since I could not get the more common size of 215/70 16, I settled for 215/65; the speedometer is, of course, inaccurate. When stopping on thickly icy asphalt, you need to exercise caution because the braking distance is greater than that of the spikes.
Pros
- Quiet
Cons
- Any puddle will have hydroplaning.
Pros
- Controllability and obedience. Very little noise; in fact, at first it seemed like the motor was revving up. They can be rolled with far less effort than spikes. They do fall, but the vestibular system can usually tell when this happens, allowing for predictable movement control (my automobile merely has anti-lock brakes). When comparing the patency to that of the studded Gislaved and the studded Continental (as well as the Nord Frost 100 and the original ContiIceContact), the former comes out on top. All German components.
Cons
- The ride quality difference between summer wheels with a 205/55 R16 91H (normal pressure) and winter wheels with a 195/65 R15 95T XL is likely to be larger. When balancing (new forged wheels), I had to glue on a lot of weights. Because these tires make it easy to move rapidly and carelessly in the water and on the track, they reduce the need for constant vigilance and make it easier to lose focus. Since ice has traction (and often surprisingly so), but its natural restrictions are greater than those of spikes, you should avoid steep icy descents or ascents with a narrow dynamic corridor, lack of freedom in maneuvering, and the capacity to take such obstacles at once. Though this is more of a result of the widespread practice of using studded tires throughout the winter. When compared to the snobbish Nokian, the restaurant's price is much higher.
Pros
- Silence, suppleness, fluidity, and handling
Cons
- Price
Pros
- recently purchased, so far, so nice!
Cons
- No
Pros
- Comfort, quietness, delicacy, and patency.
Cons
- not found
