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

Viking FourtechBudget
VikingViking

Fourtech

R13 – R19
VS
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

8.1
R13 – 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 USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Viking (67%). The first tyre test of Viking Fourtech was done in 2018, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Fourtech and the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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