Segment
1. Linglong Grip Master 4S Lowcost2. Viking FourTech Plus Lowcost
Comparison: Linglong Grip Master 4S vs. Viking FourTech Plus
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Linglong allround tyres are slightly better rated (60%) than Viking (56%). In this particular case, the Linglong Grip Master 4S has a better rating of 59% compared to 56% of the Viking FourTech Plus. The first tyre test of Linglong Grip Master 4S was done in 2023, compared to 2024 when was the Viking FourTech Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Grip Master 4S and the FourTech Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Linglong Grip Master 4S
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| Dimensions | R13 - R18 | R14 - R19 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Linglong Grip Master 4S Satisfactory2. Viking FourTech Plus Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Viking FourTech Plus Satisfactory2. Linglong Grip Master 4S Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow cornering
Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Price/value
Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1 | 1 | ||||
| LINGLONG Grip Master 4S Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 3+ | ||||
| VIKING FourTech Plus Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 1- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 38.0 | 43.9 | |||||
| Linglong Grip Master 4S | 38.2 | 47.5 | |||||
| Viking FourTech Plus | 43.8 | 49.7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Linglong Grip Master 4S Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3 | 4 | 3+ | 4 | |||
| Viking FourTech Plus Rating: Satisfactory | 3 | 3 | 2+ | 4 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 36.8 | 50.5 | |||||
| Linglong Grip Master 4S | 40.2 | 59.8 | |||||
| Viking FourTech Plus | 43.1 | 55.4 | |||||
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