Viking Fourtech+ - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

11^th

Average Position

8^th

Best Result

21^st

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Viking Fourtech Plus delivers mixed all-season performance with clear highs and lows. Its standout strength is aquaplaning resistance (often top-3 and even a class win) and respectable wet braking in several tests, complemented by competitive fuel efficiency. Snow capability is generally mid-pack and consistent, offering usable winter traction without excelling.
However, dry braking is a persistent weakness, frequently near the bottom of the field, which drags its overall rankings despite acceptable dry handling. Wet handling and lateral wet grip are also inconsistent, falling to lower-mid positions when not supported by its strong aquaplaning performance. Overall, it performs best in water evacuation and efficiency, but braking-especially dry-limits its competitiveness.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2025 ADAC (225/45 R17)
• 3rd curved and 4th straight aquaplaning in 2024 AutoBild full test (225/50 R17)
• 3rd curved and 4th straight aquaplaning in 2025 AutoBild SUV (215/55 R17)
Wet Braking (Straight-line) Moderate Details
• 5th/37 wet braking in 2024 AutoBild market overview (+9.7% from best)
• 6th/17 wet braking in 2024 AutoBild full test (+16.4% from best)
• 9th/16 wet braking overall and 5th on concrete in 2025 ADAC (+3.4% from best on concrete)
Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Moderate Details
• 1st place fuel consumption in 2024 AutoBild full test
• Rolling resistance 9th/17 in 2024 AutoBild (+5.7% from best)
• Fuel consumption 6th/16 in 2025 ADAC (+3.6% from best)
Snow Performance (Overall balance) Moderate Details
• 5th/13 snow braking and traction in 2025 AutoBild SUV (both ~+4% to +3.5% from best)
• Mid-pack snow metrics in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars (6th snow braking/traction)
• Snow braking 9th/17 in 2024 AutoBild full test
Dry Handling Minor Details
• 7th/17 dry handling in 2024 AutoBild (+1.8% from best)
• 6th/12 dry handling in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars (+3.3% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Braking Strong Details
• 17th/17 in 2024 AutoBild (+23.5% from best)
• 13th/16 in 2025 ADAC (+15.5% from best)
• 12th/13 in 2025 AutoBild SUV (+19.2% from best)
• 24th/30 in 2025 AutoBild braking shootout (+15.3% from best)
• 12th/12 in 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars (+32.9% from best)
Wet Handling / Lateral Grip Moderate Details
• 11th/12 wet handling and 10th/12 wet circle in 2025 Sportscars (+8% and +6.5%)
• 11th/17 wet handling and 14th/17 wet circle in 2024 AutoBild (+7.9% and +7%)
• 11th/13 wet circle in 2025 AutoBild SUV (+7.9%)
Wear / Abrasion Moderate Details
• Wear 13th/15 and abrasion 11th/15 in 2024 AutoBild full test (+38.6% and +44.4% from best)
• Wear 13th/16 and abrasion 11th/16 in 2025 ADAC (+34.1% and +35.3% from best)
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• Noise 14th/17 in 2024 AutoBild (+1.5% from best)
• Noise 9th/16 in 2025 ADAC (+2.1% from best)
• Comfort mid-lower positions in 2025 tests (e.g., 8th/10 subjective comfort in Sportscars)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

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 cond...

Weak:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac

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 re...

Weak:
Dry Braking

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2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

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 over...

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning

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