Viking CityTech II review
The Viking CityTech II is generally perceived as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for casual city driving but suffers from significant reliability issues as it ages. While users initially appreciate its dry-weather handling and value, a recurring consensus points to a marked decline in wet-weather traction and safety over time.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
58%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 12 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Viking CityTech II is generally perceived as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for casual city driving but suffers from significant reliability issues as it ages. While users initially appreciate its dry-weather handling and value, a recurring consensus points to a marked decline in wet-weather traction and safety over time.
Pros
- High value for the price point
- Competent dry-road handling and braking
- Good tread longevity and wear resistance
- Acceptable noise levels
Cons
- Significant loss of wet-weather grip over time
- Increased risk of sliding and extended braking distances in rain
- Inconsistent performance as the tire ages
- Lack of confidence-inspiring cornering grip
Worth knowing
- Users driving older, non-ABS equipped vehicles strongly advise against this tire due to poor wet-weather braking performance.
- Drivers of smaller hatchbacks like the Opel Corsa and Suzuki Swift report satisfactory tread life, though wet-weather performance remains a concern.
1 published test appearance
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2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
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