The Continental VikingContact 7 is specifically designed to tackle harsh winter conditions. With its strong link to German engineering, this tire ensures a secure connection between the vehicle and the road, even in snowy or icy conditions. The use of canola oil in the tread compound allows the tire to remain flexible and provide excellent grip in temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The tire's intelligent tread design includes 3D interlocking sipes that enhance its performance on ice and snow. These sipes open up to bite into the surface when accelerating or braking, while locking together during cornering to stabilize the tire for precise steering control. Other notable features of the VikingContact 7 include its 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake Rating, which guarantees its suitability for severe winter weather, and solid linkages and interlocked block bridges that maintain rigidity without compromising the tire's grooves, ensuring responsive control on various road conditions. Additionally, Grip Edges on the outside tread blocks improve performance in slush and snow by creating a larger contact patch, while variable-shaped sipes pack snow into the tread pattern for increased traction. The VikingContact 7's optimized void-to-tread ratio, courtesy of Continental's engineers, not only provides exceptional grip on wintry roads but also contributes to confident steering and an evenly distributed weight. This, in combination with the stability offered by the interlocking sipes and linked tread blocks, ensures the tire resists uneven wear and offers consistent performance throughout multiple winters. While the tire does not come with a mileage warranty, Certificates are available to protect it from hazardous road conditions. These Certificates cover the tire from the first drive until it reaches a tread depth of 3/32''. In the event of damage, Continental provides a brand new replacement tire if the damaged one cannot be repaired. Prepare your vehicle for all winter challenges by equipping it with the Continental VikingContact 7.