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Viking Wintech

Viking Tyres Touring Winter

The Viking Wintech is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.6
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
75%
Road Feedback
76%
Handling
74%
Wear
78%
Comfort
79%
Buy again
74%
Snow Grip
85%
Ice Grip
78%
16 Reviews
78% Average
104,000 miles driven
6 Tests (avg: 21st)
Viking Wintech

Viking Wintech

Winter Economy
BETA
7.6 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Comfort
86
0.32x / 1 test
Ice
81.2
1.2x / 1 test
Value
80
0.42x / 5 tests
Snow
70.9
1.5x / 8 tests
Wet
60.7
1.93x / 12 tests
Dry
59.8
1.13x / 3 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
76
2 tests
Handling
67.9
3 tests
Braking
67.1
13 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 6
Publications: 2
Period: 2019 - 2024
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 16
Avg Rating: 77.9%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.45
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 11/16 10 metrics
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 19/22 15 metrics
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R18 16/54 2 metrics
2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 25/57 2 metrics
2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 41/47 1 metrics
2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 11/16 0 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
6
Tests
21st
Average
11th
Best
41st
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test
215/55 R17 • 2024
11th/16
The Viking WinTech receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While it offers satisfactory performance on wet and snowy roads, its handling is less precise, and it has a lower threshold for understeer and oversteer. However, it has strong environmental credentials, with a very long lifespan, low abrasion, and excellent fuel efficiency.
2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18 • 2023
16th/54
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test
225/45 R18 • 2023
19th/22
Affordable winter profile with good snow performance.
Limited wet grip, low safety reserves during aquaplaning, extended dry braking distances.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
13 inch
155/80 R 13 79 T E C 71
14 inch
165/70 R 14 81 T E C 71
175/65 R 14 82 T E C 71
185/60 R 14 82 T E C 71
185/70 R 14 88 T D C 71
15 inch
185/65 R 15 92 T XL D C 71
195/55 R 15 85 H D C 72
195/65 R 15 91 H D C 72
195/65 R 15 91 T D C 72
195/65 R 15 95 T XL D C 72
185/65 R 15 88 T D C 71
16 inch
205/55 R 16 91 H D C 72
205/55 R 16 94 H XL D C 72
205/55 R 16 91 T D C 72
205/60 R 16 96 H XL D C 72
215/60 R 16 99 H XL D C 72
215/70 R 16 100 H D C 72
17 inch
205/50 R 17 93 V XL D C 72
215/55 R 17 98 V XL D C 72
225/45 R 17 91 H D C 72
225/45 R 17 94 V XL D C 72
225/50 R 17 98 V XL D C 72
225/60 R 17 103 H XL D C 72
235/65 R 17 108 H XL D C 72
18 inch
225/40 R 18 92 V XL D C 72
235/60 R 18 107 V XL D C 72
245/45 R 18 100 V XL D C 72
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Review Summary

Based on 14 user reviews

Drivers generally find the Viking Wintech a strong budget winter tyre with very good snow/ice performance, decent wet/dry grip for normal driving, and solid wear. Comfort is praised, though several note higher road noise and softer/less precise handling. A few long-term users report the compound hardening and reduced wet/snow grip after multiple seasons, but most high-scoring reviews remain positive overall.

Strengths
  • Snow and ice grip
  • Value for money
  • Overall comfort
  • Tread wear/longevity
  • Adequate wet and dry grip for normal driving
Areas for Improvement
  • Road noise
  • Soft/less precise handling
  • Performance drop/hardening after several seasons

Top 3 Viking Wintech Reviews

Given 68% while driving a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 12V (165/70 R14) on mostly town for 7,000 easy going miles
Fairly good tires but very noisy. If you can get by the noise then they are fine, but it's a big if.
Helpful 772
November 17, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
I was about to buy all-season tires on this car too but if i go to the mountains i don-t know if that is the best choice. I have on my golf 2017 GTD 225 40 18 all-season Hankook, they are very good in the dry and wet but never tested it on hard snow to make me buy it again. This new tire from Viking is best for you, cheep and its good, for me it has excellent grip in all conditions and it is quiet at 100km/h. Ok you don-t buy winter tires to go fast and do laps in the cold but they are good for normal driving conditions. I did not mark the wear because the tires are new and i don-t know how they will perform in time.
Helpful 852
November 20, 2023
Given 73% while driving a Fiat Punto evo 1.6 MJET (185/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Budget tyres, average grip in the wet and dry but snow perfomance is great, great tyres for snowy areas
Helpful 789
January 20, 2024

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Latest Viking Wintech Reviews

Given 58% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDi R Line Estate (215/55 R16) on mostly town for 15,000 spirited miles
I thought they were good tire but on one of then a chunk delaminated
Helpful 818
September 9, 2023
Given 80% while driving a SEAT ibiza 1.4 (195/55 R15) on mostly country roads for 6,000 average miles
Usually I buy midrange tyres, but this time I didn't want to spend too much on an old car. Also wanted to see if I can tell the difference between budget and more expensive tyres. So it turns out yes I do - while handling is quite good and predictable, there is a noticably longer cold wet braking distance. Snow and dry is ok.
Helpful 878
June 23, 2023
Given 84% while driving a Opel Vectra C Stationwagon 2.0 DTI, DIESEL 100BHP (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 18,000 average miles
Back again, year is 2023, the wear is not an issue, stil not at the winter wear mark, doing a good job in the winter months even without the snow, mostly dry tarmac during the winter and the Viking holds on. Fitted 4 more on my wife's Mondeo estate. Hope the Continental will improve them and keep them available, it is a tyre I do not want to see replaced by some shittier quality new one. Bought them for the 2017 winter , rotated them only in the last 2 years, 100% they will be on next winter as well.
Helpful 701
January 26, 2023
Given 59% while driving a Fiat Punto Mk2b Sporting 1.4 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
After 3 seasons of using them, these tires are showing a lot of problems in areas that they were excellent at before. Although the wear of the tires is excellent, they are seriously lacking performance in wet and snow after 3 years of using them (only using them over winter months). Tires are hard as a rock now even though they have about 5.5mm depth still on the threads. Still, they never failed me so far unlike other brands that I used before, so for a budget tire, I am giving them huge thumbs up
Helpful 851
April 24, 2021
Given 79% while driving a Skoda (215/55 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Excellent value for money... a bit noisy...
Helpful 800
September 24, 2020
Given 76% while driving a BMW 116d (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Very nice rolling and low noice, overall high comfort. Soft Overall feel when driving fast but predictable, not the sharpest steering. Only had very short time on snow with new tyres and the grip was very good. Average behavior in the wet.
Helpful 791
April 28, 2020
Given 83% while driving a Opel Vectra C Stationwagon 2.0 DTI, DIESEL 100BHP (215/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
I had to buy winter tyres on a buget and Viking Wintech fit it best. They proved to be ok until one day. This year on the 24 of January.
Imagine exiting a village, road just wet, raining but not a lot and in front of me just 100 maybe metres away cars half on the road, half in the ditch on both side of the road. ICE. Hit the brakes, car slows down, slid a little and stopped. On ICE. It was incredible. There was no other choice, I had too much speed to try to stop in any other way, to change the direction of the car was not a choice on that ICE. Then I drive 30km on this icy road, first gear, raining, strong wind from side mostly because this road is on the open field. I made it home in one piece and the car too.
They have proven to be good on dry and wet and crazy good on ice.
This size is also comfortable on bad roads.
Fuel consumption is an extra 0.5 l compared to my summer Michelin Primacy 3.(so the car computer shows)
Wear is ok, I have used them for 2 winters, this is the third and they look good.
Vectra C Caravan /wagon is a heavy car, 1,6t without passengers and luggage. The tyres are not affected by the weight of the 2.0 DTI engine, I kept the same 2 tyres on the front wheels with no problems.
When they will be worn out, maybe by 2022, I will buy a new set.
Helpful 836
December 19, 2019
Given 89% while driving a Opel Corsa C (155/80 R13) on mostly country roads for 3,000 miles
We put these tyres on our second car,Opel Corsa C 2006y 1.0 Z10xep in 2017. Very good budget tyres,best quality in this mid-range class,exceptional for smaller cars,in everyday use - for kids to school and on regional roads city-village and back. Wear is very good,good grip in wet and dry,very good in snow. But,this is only for normal driving. Only thing that I can say that they were very nice and soft in first season of use,now they are a little bit harder but this is not a problem, they are same as Barum and Matador in this case. In this dimension they are made in Romania,other dimensions are from Puchov Slovakia We didn't push them to the limit and never will...drive carefully.
Helpful 861
November 3, 2019
Given 86% while driving a Subaru XV Crosstrek (225/55 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
For me all in all, very good tyres if you have a low budget. Can recommend!
Helpful 878
April 29, 2019
Given 77% while driving a Fiat Punto Mk2b Sporting 1.4 (185/55 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Very good budget tyre. Excellent grip in dry, wet and snow. Wear seems pretty good.

Only downside for me is the noise.

Recommend this tyre if you are on a tight budget.
Helpful 809
March 2, 2019
Given 70% while driving a BMW E46 328CI (225/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
You can't compare these tyres with an A brand like Conti or Michelin.
For a low budget these Vikings are the best winter tyres I have driven.
Excellent comfort, and wet grip.
Road feedback and handling are nowhere near the A brand tyres, but not as bad as I make it sound.
Wear is good.

Only thing I didn't like was the road noise they make, energy label is also pretty low. Not very economic tyres.

All in all, very good tyres if you have a low budget. Can recommend!

Helpful 1018
October 31, 2018
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