The Continental VanContact Viking is a winter tire designed for vans, transporters, and light commercial vehicles, offering superior snow and ice traction, strong aquaplaning resistance, and long-lasting mileage for demanding winter driving conditions.
CONTINENTAL VanContact Viking
235/65 R16
N
(121)
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- Utility Vehicle Tire
- Winter
- 3PMSF
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CONTINENTAL VanContact Viking Description
- Nordic Matrix Compound: Blends silica, oil, and carbon black for wet grip, cold flexibility, and long mileage.
- Snow Catchers and Sipes: Traps loose snow in the grooves for stronger snow-on-snow traction and braking.
- Directional Tread Pattern: Channels water and slush away from the tread to limit aquaplaning risk.
- Severe Snow Certified: Meets severe snow service requirements for reliable winter performance.
Continental VanContact Viking: Winter Tire Built for Vans and Commercial Vehicles
The Continental VanContact Viking is a dedicated winter tire engineered for vans, transporters, and light commercial vehicles that need to stay reliable through the cold season. Built with German engineering, it balances traction, water evacuation, and mileage to keep fleets and drivers moving safely on wintery and wet roads.
Nordic Matrix compound for mileage and cold-weather grip
At the core of the VanContact Viking is an optimized Nordic Matrix compound combining silica, oil, and carbon black. The silica improves grip on wet surfaces, the oil keeps the rubber flexible in cold temperatures for better handling, and the carbon black supports long-lasting mileage. Together, this matrix is tuned for the demands of northern climates and heavier commercial use.
Strong resistance to aquaplaning and slushplaning
Winter driving often means slush, rain, and standing water on top of snow. The VanContact Viking's optimized directional pattern is designed to channel water and slush away from the contact patch more efficiently, improving control and reducing the risk of aquaplaning and slushplaning during unpredictable winter weather.
Snow catchers and interlocking sipes for confident traction
The tire's sipes interlock in both left and right driving directions to maximize grip, while snow catchers built into the grooves trap loose snow from the road surface. This creates a snow-on-snow contact effect that improves traction, handling, and braking performance on snow and ice.
Built for vans, transporters, and commercial fleets
The VanContact Viking is positioned for drivers and fleet operators who rely on vans, transporters, and light commercial vehicles through harsh winter conditions. Its combination of durability, snow and ice handling, and wet-weather stability makes it a practical choice for anyone who needs dependable winter performance without compromising on load-carrying duty cycles.
FAQ on the Continental VanContact Viking
What vehicles is the VanContact Viking designed for?
It is built for vans, transporters, light commercial vehicles, and mobile homes that need dependable traction and stability through winter conditions.
Is the VanContact Viking certified for severe snow conditions?
Yes, official EU tire label data confirms this tire is rated for use in severe snow conditions.
How does the VanContact Viking perform on wet and slushy roads?
Its optimized directional tread pattern is designed to evacuate water and slush efficiently, helping reduce the risk of aquaplaning and slushplaning.
What makes the Nordic Matrix compound different?
It blends silica, oil, and carbon black to combine wet grip, cold-weather flexibility, and long mileage in a single compound.
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Technical data
Commercial Name or trade designation
CONTINENTAL
Tyre size designation
235/65 R16
Brand
CONTINENTAL
Load capacity index
121
Speed category symbol
(N)
(> 140 km/h)
925505
Per tire (Rim not included)
CA $286.91
CA $286.91
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FAQ
You can check the information directly on the sidewall of your current tires (e.g., 205/55R16) or use our vehicle search tool by entering the make, model, and year. Click here to check your tire size.
Summer tires are designed for warm temperatures and provide excellent performance on dry or wet roads. Winter tires are mandatory in Quebec from December 1 to March 15 and offer superior grip on snow and ice. All-season tires are a practical compromise, but they do not match the performance of specialized tires in extreme conditions.
The price shown is for the purchase of the tire only. You can add installation directly at checkout and choose a partner garage near you.
Delivery usually takes 3 to 5 business days. The exact timeframe will be displayed at checkout depending on your address.
All tires are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. In addition, Blackcircles offers a 2-year road hazard protection free of charge under certain conditions.
Absolutely. During checkout, you can select a partner service center in your area and your tires will be shipped directly there for installation.
