Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental VikingContact 8 and Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 appear in 6 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 8 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 3 tests.
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 Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Continental VikingContact 8 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 if
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental VikingContact 8 | Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Nordic Winter | Nordic Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 3 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 85.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental VikingContact 8
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental VikingContact 8 | Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Continental VikingContact 8 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.1 22 | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Continental VikingContact 8 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.4 11 | Avg rank 7.5 | Continental VikingContact 8 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.7 12 | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Continental VikingContact 8 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.7 12 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Continental VikingContact 8 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.5 | Avg rank 5.0 | Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.0 for the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616.
☀️ Dry: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 3.1, compared to 6.8 for the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616.
❄️ Snow: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.5 for the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616.
🧊 Ice: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
The Continental VikingContact 8 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.0 for the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental VikingContact 8 vs Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616
The Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the Continental VikingContact 8.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental VikingContact 8 or Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental VikingContact 8 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental VikingContact 8 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental VikingContact 8 ranks better than the Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental VikingContact 8 appears in 3 independent tests, Hankook Winter I cept iZ2 W616 in 3, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →