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At a glance01Continental VikingContact 8 — verified vehicle fitment02Michelin X-Ice Snow — verified vehicle fitment03Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 / R5 SUV — verified vehicle fitment
Current position#1 in Calgary#2 in Calgary#3 in Calgary
Recognized asCurrent Canadian Nordic studless line; 3PMSF and ice-grip marked in listed fitments from 15 to 22 inchesCanadian severe-winter studless line for passenger cars, crossovers and SUVs; 3PMSF, ice-grip marking and 60,000 km limited treadwear coverageCurrent passenger or SUV-specific Nordic studless construction selected only after exact load and size reconciliation
Best forDrivers wanting the most consistent ice, snow, wet, dry, comfort and efficiency balanceHigh winter mileage and households prioritizing ice and snow mobility over multiple seasonsDrivers wanting strong winter grip with a fitment chosen specifically for passenger-car or heavier SUV duty
Decision fitPublication applies only after vehicle-specific size, rim, load index, speed symbol and load range are verified · Install four matching tires and use the vehicle placard pressure unless the manufacturer provides a documented alternative · Instrumented results are retained with their test size, vehicle, surface and temperature limitsPublication applies only after vehicle-specific size, rim, load index, speed symbol and load range are verified · Install four matching tires and use the vehicle placard pressure unless the manufacturer provides a documented alternative · Instrumented results are retained with their test size, vehicle, surface and temperature limitsPublication applies only after vehicle-specific size, rim, load index, speed symbol and load range are verified · Install four matching tires and use the vehicle placard pressure unless the manufacturer provides a documented alternative · Instrumented results are retained with their test size, vehicle, surface and temperature limits
Start with the VikingContact 8 for the strongest all-surface consensus, X-Ice Snow for high-mileage ice and snow use, or the correctly resolved Hakkapeliitta R5/R5 SUV for severe-winter fit. Confirm all four tire service descriptions and install before sustained temperatures fall below 7°C.