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Continental Viking Contact 8 245/40R21XL 100T
Continental Viking Contact 8 245/40R21 100T XL Overview
The Continental Viking Contact 8 245/40R21 is a winter passenger tire with extra-load (XL) construction. With a load index of 100, each tire carries up to 1,764 lbs, and its T speed rating is good for 118 mph.
Winter tires use cold-weather compounds and dense siping to grip on snow, slush and ice when temperatures drop. Shopping for 21-inch wheels too? Our wheel and tire packages include free mounting and Road Force balancing.
Reading the sidewall: 245/40R21 100T
- 245Width (mm)
- 40Aspect ratio (%)
- RRadial
- 21Rim (in)
- 100Load index
1,764 lbs - TSpeed
118 mph
Specifications
- Brand
- Continental
- Model
- Viking Contact 8
- Tire Size
- 245/40R21
- Tire Type
- Winter
- Season
- Winter
- Category
- Passenger
- Section Width
- 245 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 40
- Overall Diameter
- 28.72"
- Rim Diameter
- 21"
- Construction
- Radial
- Service Type
- Euro-Metric
- Load Index
- 100 (1,764 lbs)
- Speed Rating
- T (118 mph)
- Load Range
- XL (Extra Load)
- Sidewall
- Black Sidewall
- Max Load
- 1,764 lbs @ 50 psi
- Max Inflation
- 50 psi
- Tread Depth
- 10/32"
- Tire Weight
- 37.0 lb
- Part Number
- 03458550000
- UPC
- 00051342298211
Viking Contact 8 245/40R21 FAQ
What does 100T mean on the Continental Viking Contact 8 245/40R21?
100 is the load index, meaning each tire can carry up to 1,764 lbs (7,056 lbs for a set of four). T is the speed rating, rated for 118 mph. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.
Will the 245/40R21 Viking Contact 8 fit my vehicle?
Compare 245/40R21 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 8 245/40R21 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.
