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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
95%
Viking Fourtech
86%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
93%
Viking Fourtech
80%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Viking Fourtech
91%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Viking Fourtech
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Viking Fourtech
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Viking Fourtech
98%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Viking Fourtech
85%
Wet handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Viking Fourtech
92%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Viking Fourtech
91%
Snow braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Viking Fourtech
99%
Snow cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Viking Fourtech
93%
Snow handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Viking Fourtech
97%
Snow traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Viking Fourtech
75%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
94%
Viking Fourtech
94%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
90%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Comfort
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
98%
Viking Fourtech
91%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Mileage
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
99%
Viking Fourtech
93%
Price/value
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
97%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
96%
Viking Fourtech
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2020205/55 R16View

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