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Comparison: Viking Fourtech vs. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 (2026)

Viking FourtechBudget
VikingViking

Fourtech

R13 – R19
VS
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra AS AP3

7.8
R13 – R20
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 Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Viking (67%). The first tyre test of Viking Fourtech was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Fourtech and the Premitra AS AP3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
Fourtech
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Number of tests
5
13
Best position
#11
#4
Average position
17.0
8.8
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
32
511

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
72%
Viking
Fourtech
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
65%
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Wet Braking
Viking Fourtech
71%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
55%
Wet Handling
Viking Fourtech
59%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Viking Fourtech
55%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Viking Fourtech
77%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Viking Fourtech
96%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
59%
Viking
Fourtech
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Dry Braking
Viking Fourtech
47%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
91%
Dry Handling
Viking Fourtech
71%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
68%
Viking
Fourtech
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
81%
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Snow Braking
Viking Fourtech
82%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
82%
Snow Traction
Viking Fourtech
51%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
87%
Snow Handling
Viking Fourtech
71%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Snow Circle Cornering
Viking Fourtech
67%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
84%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
71%
Viking
Fourtech
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
81%
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Noise Exterior
Viking Fourtech
76%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
86%
Ride Comfort
Viking Fourtech
66%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
76%
Economy
Confidence
Viking Fourtech
81%
Viking
Fourtech
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
60%
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Rolling Resistance
Viking Fourtech
96%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Mileage
Viking Fourtech
65%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
57%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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