84%
- Fiat Panda
- 155/80 R13
- 1,000 miles
A good all season tyre with excellent braking and grip on snow, like a winter tyre. High comfort and low noise.
Viking FourTech+
Touring All Season
Winter rated
The Viking Fourtech Plus is an economy all-season touring tyre with generally competitive aquaplaning resistance. Long dry stopping distances, imprecise steering and below-average predicted tread life are more consistent than its variable wet and snow performance.
In independent tests, resistance to aquaplaning in bends is usually its strongest feature, with third place at Auto Bild in 2024 and a shared best result at ADAC in 2025. Wet braking can also be competitive, including fourth of 13 in the 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test. However, the unusually weak 2025 Sportscars results, 11th of 12 in wet braking and ninth of 11 in curved aquaplaning, show that neither advantage appears consistently across tests.
Dry braking is a clearer weakness, finishing last in both the 2024 Auto Bild full test and the 2025 Sportscars comparison. Steering also lacks precision in several assessments. Snow traction earns praise in some tests, but the fifth-of-13 Allrad result in 2025 contrasts unusually with 13th of 16 at ADAC; snow handling generally trails the leaders. Predicted tread life was below most rivals in two tests, at 13th of 15 and 13th of 16. Low fuel consumption in the 2024 Auto Bild test is a useful qualification, while ADAC rated overall performance only satisfactory in 2025.
The quick answer
Strengths & weaknesses
Wet, Snow
Comfort, Ice
Relative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated March 2026.
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- 1owner reviews
- 1,000miles driven
- 6professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 6 times by independent publications, the Viking Fourtech+ averages a finish of 11th.
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Tests
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Test Wins
11th
Average
8th
Best
21st
Worst
Finishing position in each test
The latest test
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test P9 of 10
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.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 | P9 / 10 | |
| 2025 | 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17 | P9 / 11 | |
| 2025 | 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18 | P21 / 30 | |
| 2025 | 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 R17 | P8 / 16 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P11 / 15 | |
| 2024 | 2024 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17 | P10 / 37 |
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View TestIn 225/50 R17, the Viking FourTech Plus is projected to cost €15.15 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €606 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test.
Viking FourTech Plus€15.15
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range51 sizes available
155-245Width40-80Profile13-19Rim75-108 T-YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 51 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
A
B
C57%
D43%
E
Wet
A
B71%
C29%
D
E
Noise
71-72dB B
3PMSF on every size
Popular sizes155/80 R13
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Viking FourTech Plus in the wet?
Across the 6 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Viking FourTech Plus stops 3.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 78/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Viking FourTech Plus in the dry?
Across the 6 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Viking FourTech Plus stops 9.6% longer than premium rivals, 6.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 6.5% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 33/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Viking FourTech Plus in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Viking FourTech Plus stops 0.2% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 22.1% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 4 snow-traction tests, it is 2.1% worse than premium rivals, 1.3% worse than mid-range rivals and 15.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 61/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How good is the Viking FourTech Plus on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Viking FourTech Plus stops 3.7% longer than premium rivals, 2.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 25/100, and owners rate it 8/10 on ice from 1 review.
How fuel efficient is the Viking FourTech Plus?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Viking FourTech Plus's rolling resistance is 1.5% higher than premium rivals, 0.4% higher than mid-range rivals and 2.8% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Viking FourTech Plus (4)
How many miles does the Viking FourTech Plus last?
Based on test and owner data, the Viking FourTech Plus is expected to last around 26,781 miles (43,100 km).
How much does the Viking FourTech Plus cost to run?
In 225/50 R17, the Viking FourTech Plus is projected to cost €15.15 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €606 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Vredestein Quatrac, at €13.18.
What is the Viking FourTech Plus's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Viking FourTech Plus most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Viking FourTech Plus come in?
The Viking FourTech Plus is available in 57 sizes, ranging from 155-245/40-80 R13-19.
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Viking FourTech Plus Owner Reviews
Review this tyreOwner ratings averaged from 1 ratings
- Owner score 84%
- Snow Grip 100%
- Comfort 90%
- Dry Grip 80%
- Wet Grip 80%
- Road Feedback 80%
- Handling 80%
- Ice Grip 80%
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