Viking Wintech review
The Viking Wintech is widely regarded as a high-value budget winter tire that offers impressive longevity and reliable performance in snow. While it lacks the precision handling and wet-weather refinement of premium brands, it serves as a dependable, cost-effective solution for everyday driving and winter conditions.
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
78%By road tests
71.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Viking Wintech is widely regarded as a high-value budget winter tire that offers impressive longevity and reliable performance in snow. While it lacks the precision handling and wet-weather refinement of premium brands, it serves as a dependable, cost-effective solution for everyday driving and winter conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Strong performance and grip in snow
- High tread longevity and durability
- Predictable handling for normal driving conditions
Cons
- Noticeable road noise
- Reduced wet-weather performance as the rubber compound ages
- Longer braking distances in cold, wet conditions compared to premium tires
- Lack of steering sharpness and feedback
Worth knowing
- Users report the tire is particularly well-suited for smaller, economy-focused vehicles like the Opel Corsa.
- Performance remains consistent across various vehicle types, though some users noted a softer, less responsive feel when pushed at higher speeds.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
11th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 16 | |
| Wear | 4th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 11th of 16 |
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
19th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 6th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Wear | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 15th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 20 |
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
16th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 20th of 54 |
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
25th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 26th of 56 |
2019 Winter tire Test Market Overview · 225/45 R17
40th of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 38th of 45 |
2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter tire Test · 185/65 R15
13th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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