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Viking FourTech review
The Viking FourTech is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that offers impressive longevity and surprising capability in snow. While users appreciate its cost-effectiveness and durability, performance compromises are evident in dry handling and high-temperature summer conditions, where the tire can feel less precise.
Relative score
73/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
65/100
4 reviews
Road tests
72/100
11 published tests
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
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
65%
Would buy again
73%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
72%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Viking FourTech is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that offers impressive longevity and surprising capability in snow. While users appreciate its cost-effectiveness and durability, performance compromises are evident in dry handling and high-temperature summer conditions, where the tire can feel less precise.
Pros
- Excellent tread life and durability over high mileage
- Strong value proposition relative to premium brands
- Surprisingly capable grip and traction in snowy conditions
- Comfortable ride quality on rough terrain and speed bumps
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, particularly in heavy rain
- Mediocre dry handling and braking performance
- Significant decline in wet grip as the tread wears down
- Reports of inconsistent build quality, including sidewall bubbles and pressure retention issues
Worth knowing
- High-mileage highway drivers report excellent tread longevity, reaching up to 65,000 km with proper maintenance.
- Users note that the tire's performance characteristics are better suited for moderate climates rather than sustained high-temperature summer driving.
Test results
11 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
9th of 10
Best: Noise · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 10 |
2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
9th of 11
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 10th of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 11 |
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
21st of 30
Best: Wet Braking · 15th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 24th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 24th of 30 |
2025 ADAC All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 16
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 3rd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Noise | 10th of 16 | |
| Wear | 13th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 6th of 16 |
2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
11th of 15
Best: Fuel Consumption · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 14th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 15 | |
| Noise | 13th of 15 | |
| Value | 10th of 15 | |
| Wear | 13th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 15 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
10th of 37
Best: Wet Braking · 6th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 30th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 30th of 37 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
11th of 16
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Snow Traction · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 16th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 16 | |
| Noise | 11th of 16 | |
| Value | 7th of 16 | |
| Price | 6th of 16 | |
| Wear | 8th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
13th of 32
Best: Wet Braking · 6th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 23rd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 23rd of 32 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
21st of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 15th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 29th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 29th of 31 |
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
25th of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 21st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 26th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 21st of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 26th of 31 |
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
15th of 27
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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