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Viking Wintech Test Results

Tested 2019 to 2024 2 publications

Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Viking Wintech averages a finish of 21st.

  • 6Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 21stAverage finish
  • 34%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Viking Wintech

6 tests, 2019 to 2024

0%50%100%2019202220232024Average 34%2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test (2019): P11 of 16, Beat 20% of the field2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview (2019): P41 of 53, Beat 15% of the field2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview (2022): P25 of 56, Beat 56% of the field2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test (2023): P16 of 54, Beat 72% of the field2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test (2023): P19 of 20, Beat 5% of the field2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2024): P11 of 16, Beat 33% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
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  • Average 34%
The latest test

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test P11 of 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.

Strong: Abrasion Weak: Snow Braking Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Record by discipline

Where the Viking Wintech finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P15.5 of 19 20% -
Dry Handling 1 P9 of 22 62% -
Wet
Wet Braking 5 P21 of 38.6 40% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P11 of 16 33% -
Wet Handling 1 P19 of 22 14% -
Wet Circle 1 P18 of 22 19% -
Straight Aqua 2 P17.5 of 19 9% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P18 of 19 7% -
Snow
Snow Braking 4 P19 of 25 23% -
Snow Traction 2 P10.5 of 19 46% -
Snow Handling 1 P11 of 21 50% -
Snow Slalom 1 P17 of 23 27% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P10 of 16 40% -
Comfort
Noise 1 P4 of 22 86% -
Value
Wear 2 P7.5 of 18 64% -
Value 1 P4 of 20 84% -
Rolling Resistance 1 P7 of 22 71% -
Abrasion 1 P2 of 16 93% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Viking Wintech. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Kleber Krisalp HP3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Dunlop Winter Sport 5 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Debica Frigo HP2 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Barum Polaris 5 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Semperit Speed Grip 5 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Firestone Winterhawk 4 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental WinterContact TS 870 P 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Yokohama BluEarth Winter V906 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Gislaved Euro Frost 6 3 shared: 1 ahead, 1 behind 3 1 1 1 50%
Fulda Kristall Control HP2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Toyo Observe S 944 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Falken Eurowinter HS01 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 13, 2025.

Across six winter tests, the Viking Wintech shows a clear pattern of below-average dynamic grip, particularly in wet and aquaplaning disciplines, while offering respectable efficiency and wear for a budget-oriented tyre. Occasional mid-pack results appear in snow traction/handling and dry handling, but braking performance lags in most conditions, and aquaplaning resistance is a consistent weak point.

Overall, its value, wear, and rolling resistance mitigate weaknesses somewhat, yet repeated bottom-tier wet/aquaplaning and subpar braking scores depress overall competitiveness. Best suited to cost-conscious drivers prioritizing mileage over peak winter grip.

Performance Strengths

  • Wear and Abrasion Strong
    Details
    • 2024 ADAC 17": Wear 54,000 km (4/16, +17.1% from best)
    • 2024 ADAC 17": Abrasion 56 mg/km/t (2/16, +1.8% from best)
  • Value and Efficiency Moderate
    Details
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Value 11.81 Price/1000 (4/20, +12.5% from best)
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Rolling Resistance 8.23 kg/t (7/22, +10.2% from best)
  • Noise/Comfort Minor
    Details
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Noise 71.7 dB (4/22, +1.6% from best)
  • Dry Handling Stability Minor
    Details
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Dry Handling 111.5 km/h (9/22, +3.7% from best)
  • Snow Traction/Handling (not braking) Minor
    Details
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Snow Traction 2769 N (11/22, +5.9% from best)
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Snow Handling 59 km/h (11/21, +2.6% from best)
  • Tread life Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking and Handling Strong
    Details
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Wet Braking 56.2 m (17/22, +14.5% from best); Wet Handling 81.1 km/h (19/22, +6.6%)
    • 2022 Auto Bild: Wet Braking 37.1 m (22/57, +20.5%); 2023 AB 54-set: Wet Braking 36 m (16/54, +14.6%)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • 2024 ADAC 17": Straight Aqua 69.6 km/h (14/16, +13.5%); Curved Aqua 2.2 m/s² (14/16, +35.3%)
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Straight Aqua 85.7 km/h (21/22, +9.7%); Curved Aquaplaning 1.59 m/s² (22/22, +44.8%)
  • Snow Braking Moderate
    Details
    • 2024 ADAC 17": Snow Braking 10.3 m (15/16, +10.8%)
    • 2023 AB 54-set: Snow Braking 31 m (19/31, +6.9%); 2022 Auto Bild: Snow Braking 27.1 m (26/31, +6.7%)
  • Dry Braking Moderate in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • 2024 ADAC 17": Dry Braking 45 m (13/16, +6.9%)
    • 2023 Auto Bild: Dry Braking 46.2 m (18/22, +22.2%)
  • Overall Competitiveness Strong
    Details
    • Average overall position 20.5 over 6 tests
    • 2019 AB Market Overview: 41/47; 2023 Auto Bild: 19/22
  • Dry handling Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer - 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (2024)

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Viking Wintech (2 tests) and 14 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Snow traction strength in 1 of 2 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life strength in 1 of 2 tests 6 praise, 0 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Wet grip weakness in 1 of 2 tests 5 praise, 1 criticise of 14 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tyre

Every test, newest first 6

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2024 1 test
P11 of 16 Beat 33% of the field

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test

ADAC 215/55 R17

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.

StrongAbrasion WeakSnow Braking WinnerGoodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

2023 2 tests
2022 1 test
2019 2 tests

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