Viking Fourtech+
WatchThe Viking Fourtech Plus is a Touring All Season tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
Expected Mileage
26,781
miles
High Confidence
1
Reviews
85%
Average
250
miles driven
6
Tests (avg: 11th)
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2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test
9th/13
215/55 R17 • 2025
The Viking FourTech Plus positions itself as an affordable snow specialist delivering good wet road performance as well. This Continental second brand demonstrates solid winter capabilities with reassuring traction and stable handling on snow-covered surfaces. Wet performance is notably competent, providing predictable behavior and reasonable braking distances. The tyre offers acceptable ride comfort for everyday use. However, significant weaknesses appear on dry roads, where extended braking distances and somewhat vague handling lead to its overall downgrade. The tyre feels less precise and communicative on dry pavement compared to competitors, requiring drivers to adjust their expectations. For budget-conscious drivers in regions with mild winters and frequent rain who rarely push hard on dry roads, the Viking offers acceptable performance, though the slightly higher-priced Ceat provides better overall balance.
2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
8th/16
225/45 R17 • 2025
The Viking FourTech Plus does not exceed a "satisfactory" rating in any driving safety category (dry, wet, or winter). Although it scores a "good" rating for its environmental performance, its overall grade is only satisfactory. The tyre's weakest area is on dry roads, where steering feedback and precision are lacking, requiring the driver to make corrections to hold a line. Its dry braking distance is also below average. On wet roads, it narrowly misses a good rating; while braking is good, its performance in aquaplaning and handling is only satisfactory due to a tendency to understeer or oversteer. In winter conditions, the results are also merely satisfactory across the board in traction, braking on snow and ice, and handling, with a lack of precision at the limit. On a positive note, the tyre's environmental performance is good, thanks to high marks for projected mileage, low wear, low weight, and very low fuel consumption.
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test
9th/12
225/45 R18 • 2025
The Viking Four Tech Plus is a budget-friendly second brand from Continental, showing good performance on snow-covered roads. However, the tyre suffers from an extended braking distance in wet conditions and finishes last in dry performance, which significantly impacts overall safety and driving enjoyment. The rolling comfort is below average, and the tyre lacks the precision and feedback that sporty drivers expect. While the low price may be tempting, the compromises in wet safety and dry handling make it difficult to recommend for performance-oriented vehicles.
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| Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 inch | |||
| 155/80R13 79 T | D | C | 71 |
| 14 inch | |||
| 165/70R14 81 T | D | C | 71 |
| 175/65R14 82 T | D | C | 71 |
| 185/60R14 82 H | D | C | 71 |
| 15 inch | |||
| 185/65R15 88 T | D | C | 71 |
| 185/65R15 92 T XL | C | C | 71 |
| 185/65R15 88 H | D | C | 71 |
| 195/65R15 91 H | D | B | 72 |
| 195/55R15 85 H | D | B | 72 |
| 16 inch | |||
| 215/60R16 99 V XL | C | B | 72 |
| 205/60R16 96 H XL | C | B | 72 |
| 205/55R16 94 V XL | C | B | 72 |
| 205/55R16 91 H | C | B | 72 |
| 17 inch | |||
| 215/55R17 98 W XL | C | B | 72 |
| 225/50R17 98 W XL | C | B | 72 |
| 205/50R17 93 W XL | C | B | 72 |
| 235/65R17 108 V XL | C | B | 72 |
| 215/45R17 91 Y XL | D | B | 72 |
| 225/60R17 103 V XL | C | B | 72 |
| 225/45R17 94 W XL | C | B | 72 |
| 18 inch | |||
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | D | B | 72 |
| 235/60R18 107 W XL | C | B | 72 |
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Latest Viking Fourtech Plus Reviews
Initial Impressions Review
Given 87%
while driving a
Fiat Punto 1.3 M.JET
(155/80 R13)
on
for 250 miles
In the snow behaves as good as any winter tyre. They are comfortable also. The braking distance seems fine also on wet and dry. I don't care about handling at high speeds and other performance characteristics as they are fitted on a Fiat Panda with 70 HP which is used mostly in the city area.