Continental VikingContact 7 175/65 R15 88T XL

The Continental VikingContact 7 is a high-performance winter tire that provides excellent grip and traction on icy and snowy roads. It features a special tread compound that remains flexible in cold weather, and a robust tread design with large tread blocks and siping for excellent grip on winter roads. The VikingContact 7 also has a wide tread width for stability and excellent handling, and a special rim protector to prevent damage to wheels. The Continental VikingContact 7 is a winter tire designed for use in cold weather and snowy conditions.

What does 175/65R15 mean?

175	The tire width is 175mm.
65	The aspect ratio of the tire is 65. Aspect ratio is the relative height of tire sidewall. The number refers to the percentage of sidewall height in relation to tire width.
R	The letter in the middle refers to tire construction. Practically all tires sold for cars are radials. Sometimes you also see tires with RF or ZR. RF indicates the tire is run flat, whereas ZR means the tire has speed rating higher than V. These tires are also radials, as the R indicates.
15	Rim diameter for the tire.

175/65R15 88T tire size

The width of 175/65R15 88T tire is stated in millimeters and sidewall height in percentages. In this table you’ll find out the 175/65R15 88T tire size in inches as well as few additional metrics:

	In inches	In millimeters
Section Width	6.9″	175mm
Sidewall height	4.5″	114mm
Diameter / Height	24.0″	609mm
Circumference	75.3″	1912mm
Rim Diameter	15″
Revolutions	842 per mile	523 per kilometer

Rim Size for 175/65R15 88T Tires

Recommended rim sizes for 175/65R15 88T tire:

Diameter	Width Range
15″	5-6″

What does 88T mean?

The load index 88 means that the tire has been designed to support 1235 lbs or 560 kg.

The speed index T means that the tire has been designed to be used in speed up to 118 mph or 190 kph.

This size tire is usually used on smaller cars.

AboutContinental

Continental VikingContact 7 is a tire designed for winter conditions. It features a special tread compound that stays pliable in cold weather and an aggressive tread pattern that provides excellent traction on snow and ice. The VikingContact 7 is also available in a studded version for even better grip on icy roads.