Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental VikingContact 7 and Nokian Nordman 8 SUV appear in 8 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental VikingContact 7 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 7 tests.
How the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental VikingContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental VikingContact 7 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Continental VikingContact 7 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 7 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.9 | 91.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental VikingContact 7
Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental VikingContact 7 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.3 11 | Avg rank 5.5 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 17 | Avg rank 6.5 | Continental VikingContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.7 214 | Avg rank 3.7 2 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.4 22 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.4 52 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Continental VikingContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Nokian Nordman 8 SUV |
💧 Wet: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.3 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Continental VikingContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.5 for the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.7 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
🧊 Ice: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.4 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Continental VikingContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.4, compared to 4.5 for the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
The Nokian Nordman 8 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.5 for the Continental VikingContact 7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental VikingContact 7 or Nokian Nordman 8 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV ranks higher on average than the Continental VikingContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental VikingContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental VikingContact 7 ranks better than the Nokian Nordman 8 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental VikingContact 7 appears in 7 independent tests, Nokian Nordman 8 SUV in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
