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Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Viking Fourtech (2026)

GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

8.1
R13 – R21
VS
Viking FourtechBudget
VikingViking

Fourtech

R13 – R19
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Viking (67%). The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2018 when was the Viking Fourtech first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the Fourtech were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made - Slovenia/France.

Test Profile

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Viking
Fourtech
Number of tests
28
5
Best position
#1
#11
Average position
3.9
17.0
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
198
32

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
83%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Viking Fourtech
72%
Viking
Fourtech
Wet Braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%
Viking Fourtech
71%
Wet Handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
75%
Viking Fourtech
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
71%
Viking Fourtech
55%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
84%
Viking Fourtech
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
68%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Viking Fourtech
59%
Viking
Fourtech
Dry Braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
64%
Viking Fourtech
47%
Dry Handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
71%
Viking Fourtech
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
77%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Viking Fourtech
68%
Viking
Fourtech
Snow Braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
82%
Viking Fourtech
82%
Snow Traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
78%
Viking Fourtech
51%
Snow Handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
79%
Viking Fourtech
71%
Snow Circle Cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
67%
Viking Fourtech
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Viking Fourtech
71%
Viking
Fourtech
Noise Exterior
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
Viking Fourtech
76%
Ride Comfort
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
76%
Viking Fourtech
66%
Economy
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
80%
GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Viking Fourtech
81%
Viking
Fourtech
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
71%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Mileage
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
88%
Viking Fourtech
65%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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