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Comparison: Viking Fourtech vs. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO (2026)

Viking FourtechBudget
VikingViking

Fourtech

R13 – R19
VS
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOPremium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Weather Control A005 EVO

1.7
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone allround tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Viking (67%). The first tyre test of Viking Fourtech was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Fourtech and the Weather Control A005 EVO were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
Fourtech
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Number of tests
5
12
Best position
#11
#1
Average position
17.0
6.5
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
32
91

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
72%
Viking
Fourtech
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
70%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Wet Braking
Viking Fourtech
71%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Wet Handling
Viking Fourtech
59%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
75%
Wet Circle Cornering
Viking Fourtech
55%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
79%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Viking Fourtech
77%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
61%
Aquaplaning Cross
Viking Fourtech
96%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
59%
Viking
Fourtech
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
76%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Dry Braking
Viking Fourtech
47%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
64%
Dry Handling
Viking Fourtech
71%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
88%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
68%
Viking
Fourtech
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
73%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Snow Braking
Viking Fourtech
82%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
82%
Snow Traction
Viking Fourtech
51%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
78%
Snow Handling
Viking Fourtech
71%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
Snow Circle Cornering
Viking Fourtech
67%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
71%
Viking
Fourtech
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
81%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Noise Exterior
Viking Fourtech
76%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
76%
Ride Comfort
Viking Fourtech
66%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
86%
Economy
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
81%
Viking
Fourtech
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
64%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Rolling Resistance
Viking Fourtech
96%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Mileage
Viking Fourtech
65%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
57%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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