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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
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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

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

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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