Linglong Sport Master 4S vs Viking Fourtech Plus
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 1
The Linglong Sport Master 4S and the Viking Fourtech Plus have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. The Sport Master 4S stopped 12.4% shorter in the dry; the Fourtech Plus stopped 11.1% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Linglong Sport Master 4S for mild climates prioritizing dry braking, everyday comfort, and balanced wet grip. Choose Viking FourTech Plus for regions with regular winter weather or heavy rain where snow traction and aquaplaning safety are higher priorities, accepting longer dry stops.
Where the Sport Master 4S is stronger
- Class-leading dry braking in both tests (up to ~13% shorter than Viking)
- Faster dry handling pace and strong wet lap consistency
- Better subjective comfort/ride quality in both tests
Where the Fourtech Plus is stronger
- Stronger snow performance (braking, traction, handling) in both tests
- Superior aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Lower rolling resistance and slightly lower pass-by noise
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Sport Master 4S vs Fourtech Plus at a glance
| Category | Sport Master 4S | Gap | Fourtech Plus |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 1 | 1 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 4 | The Sport Master 4S stopped 12.4% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 0 |
| Wet9 measurements | 4 | The Fourtech Plus resisted straight aquaplaning at a 8.6% higher speed (2 tests) | 5 |
| Snow8 measurements | 1 | The Fourtech Plus stopped 11.1% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 7 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 2 | Level between the two. | 2 |
| Value2 measurements | 0 | The Fourtech Plus had 2.7% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Sport Master 4S by 0.5 | 8.2/10 |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Fourtech Plus was dearer in 2 of 2 | +13.2% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 60 | 45 sizes made in both | 51 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Sport Master 4S | Field | Fourtech Plus |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | P8 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P10 of 11 | P9 of 11 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Sport Master 4S
Fourtech Plus
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 1 measurement recorded in only one shared test is left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Sport Master 4S
Fourtech Plus
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Sport Master 4S | Gap | Fourtech Plus | Wins | ||||||||
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| 38.4 | 12.4% | 43.85 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 92.55 | 1.1% | 91.55 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 53.65 | 3.5% | 55.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 76.9 | 1.6% | 75.85 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 15.45 | 1.6% | 15.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 71.2 | 8.6% | 77.3 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 2.34 | 35.5% | 3.17 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 26.6 | 11.1% | 23.65 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 2,834 | 9% | 3,089 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 74.75 | 1.8% | 76.05 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 3.9 | 1.6% | 3.83 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| scored | 17.1% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 70.85 | 0.4 dB | 70.5 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 8.33 | 2.7% | 8.11 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
| Sport Master 4S | Category | Fourtech Plus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Dry | 32 | ||
| 67 | Wet | 78 | ||
| 52 | Comfort | 30 | ||
| 28 | Value | 56 | ||
| 26 | Snow | 61 | ||
| - | Ice | 26 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Sport Master 4S | Category | Fourtech Plus | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| - | Handling | 8 | ||
| - | Comfort | 9 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Linglong Sport Master 4S
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Viking Fourtech Plus
- 84%from 1 reviews
- 1,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 Fourtech Plus reviewsA good all season tyre with excellent braking and grip on snow, like a winter tyre. High comfort and low noise.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 60 sizes of the Sport Master 4S and 51 of the Fourtech Plus, 45 of them made in both.
| Category | Sport Master 4S | Fourtech Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 60 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 51 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 45 sizes 155/80 R13175/70 R13155/65 R14165/60 R14165/65 R14165/70 R14175/65 R14175/70 R14185/60 R14185/65 R14175/65 R15185/55 R15and 33 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B82%C18% | B70%C30% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C52%D48% | C59%D41% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB A85%B15% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 112 of 112 | 56 of 56 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Linglong Grip Master 4S (2022) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Fourtech Plus was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 13.2% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Linglong's Sport Master 4S and Viking's FourTech Plus target the same brief-budget-friendly touring all-season grip for everyday cars-but they approach it from opposite ends of the weather spectrum. Across two 2025 Autobild tests (sports car 225/45 R18 and SUV 215/55 R17), the Linglong repeatedly impresses in dry and largely holds its own in mixed wet work, while the Viking leans into winter assurance and aquaplaning security.
Conclusion
Patterns are clear: the Linglong dominates dry with consistently shorter braking (up to ~13% shorter) and the best dry handling pace in class, plus better ride comfort. Its trade-off is weaker snow performance and slightly higher rolling resistance. The Viking counters with stronger snow capability across braking, traction, and handling, and safer aquaplaning margins-especially in curved aquaplaning-while giving up too much dry braking distance and precision. Value-wise, both are budget propositions; pick based on climate and priority. If you rarely see snow and want confident dry road stopping and comfort, the Linglong is the safer everyday choice. If winter traction and aquaplaning safety trump dry prowess, the Viking is the smarter fit.
Sport Master 4S vs Fourtech Plus: your questions
Is the Linglong Sport Master 4S or the Viking Fourtech Plus the better tyre?
The Linglong Sport Master 4S and the Viking Fourtech Plus have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Sport Master 4S or the Fourtech Plus?
The Fourtech Plus led 5 of the 9 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 8.6% higher speed across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Sport Master 4S led 4 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 12.4% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Fourtech Plus led 7 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11.1% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Fourtech Plus had 2.7% lower rolling resistance (2 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Fourtech Plus was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 13.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Sport Master 4S is made in 60 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Fourtech Plus in 51 (13 to 19 inch). 45 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Sport Master 4S is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Fourtech Plus B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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