Continental Viking Contact 8 225/55R17XL Load Range EL
- 225/55R17
- 101H
- XL Extra Load
- Winter
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Continental Viking Contact 8 225/55R17XL Load Range EL
Continental Viking Contact 8 225/55R17XL Load Range EL
Continental Viking Contact 8 225/55R17 101H XL Overview
The Continental Viking Contact 8 225/55R17 is a winter passenger tire with extra-load (XL) construction. With a load index of 101, each tire carries up to 1,819 lbs, and its H speed rating is good for 130 mph.
Winter tires use cold-weather compounds and dense siping to grip on snow, slush and ice when temperatures drop. Shopping for 17-inch wheels too? Our wheel and tire packages include free mounting and Road Force balancing.
Reading the sidewall: 225/55R17 101H
- 225Width (mm)
- 55Aspect ratio (%)
- RRadial
- 17Rim (in)
- 101Load index
1,819 lbs - HSpeed
130 mph
Specifications
- Brand
- Continental
- Model
- Viking Contact 8
- Tire Size
- 225/55R17
- Tire Type
- Winter
- Season
- Winter
- Category
- Passenger
- Section Width
- 225 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 55
- Rim Diameter
- 17"
- Construction
- Radial
- Service Type
- Euro-Metric
- Load Index
- 101 (1,819 lbs)
- Speed Rating
- H (130 mph)
- Load Range
- XL (Extra Load)
- Tire Weight
- 24.7 lb
- Part Number
- 03457900000
- UPC
- 00051342283279
Viking Contact 8 225/55R17 FAQ
What does 101H mean on the Continental Viking Contact 8 225/55R17?
101 is the load index, meaning each tire can carry up to 1,819 lbs (7,276 lbs for a set of four). H is the speed rating, rated for 130 mph. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.
Will the 225/55R17 Viking Contact 8 fit my vehicle?
Compare 225/55R17 to the size printed on your current tires or the placard inside the driver's door jamb. You can also use the Verify Fitment tool on this page, or call our tire experts at 1-800-814-8423 and we will confirm fitment for you.
Is the Continental Viking Contact 8 225/55R17 an extra load (XL) tire?
Yes. It is an XL (extra load) tire, built to carry more weight than a standard-load tire of the same size when inflated to the correct pressure.
How fast do you ship Continental tires?
In-stock tires ship in 1-2 business days with free shipping within the USA.
Is the Continental Viking Contact 8 good in snow?
Yes. It is a dedicated winter tire built for snow, slush and ice.