Continental VikingContact 7 vs Nokian Nordman 8 SUV

    2026 test data · 8 independent tests

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    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?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricContinental VikingContact 7Nokian Nordman 8 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used71
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.64.8
    Latest test20232022
    Tire Lab Score91.991.5

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Nordic Winter
    91.5
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental VikingContact 7Nokian Nordman 8 SUVWinner
    💧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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