Viking WinTech 215/55 R17

Viking WinTech is a winter tyre made in total of 59 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R17 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (145) and 60mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R17, WinTech usually competes against Dimax Alpine, which is a tyre from Radar with a rating of 53%, compared to 53% of the Viking in question. Latest test in 215/55 R17 was held by ADAC in 2024, where WinTech received rating "Satisfactory" and finished on the 11. place. It was tested on a VW T-Roc.