Linglong Grip Master 4S vs Viking Fourtech Plus
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Viking Fourtech Plus finished ahead 2 times and the Grip Master 4S once. The Grip Master 4S was stronger in dry and comfort, the Fourtech Plus in wet and snow.
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Grip Master 4S
Fourtech Plus
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Grip Master 4S
Fourtech Plus
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Grip Master 4S | Gap | Fourtech Plus | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Grip Master 4S ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 130 | 8.7% | 142 | 3-0 |
| Dry Handling mph | 58.2 | 1.2% | 58.9 | 0-1 |
| Wet Fourtech Plus ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 183 | 3.4% | 176 | 1-2 |
| Wet Handling mph | 43.2 | 3.7% | 44.8 | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle s | 12.25 | 1.2% | 12.1 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 44.1 | 6.9% | 47.2 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 9.5 | 20.1% | 11.4 | 0-1 |
| Snow Fourtech Plus ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 84 | 5.1% | 80 | 0-1 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 568 | 4.9% | 596 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling mph | 32.1 | = | 32.1 | 0-0 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 12.9 | 6.5% | 12.1 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Grip Master 4S ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 72 | 0.8 dB | 72.8 | 1-0 |
| Value Level | ||||
| Wear miles | 30,634 | 19.1% | 25,725 | 1-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 9.45 | 17.5% | 7.8 | 0-1 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 4.93 | 6.7% | 4.6 | 0-1 |
| Abrasion g | 684 | 10.1% | 761 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2024 to 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Grip Master 4S | Field | Fourtech Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P4 of 30 | P21 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P15 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P14 of 37 | P10 of 37 |
Grip Master 4S vs Fourtech Plus: your questions
Is the Linglong Grip Master 4S or the Viking Fourtech Plus the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Viking Fourtech Plus finished ahead 2 times and the Grip Master 4S once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Grip Master 4S scores 8.5 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Grip Master 4S or the Fourtech Plus?
The Fourtech Plus led 6 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.4% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Grip Master 4S led 3 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.7% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Fourtech Plus led 2 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Grip Master 4S is made in 32 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Fourtech Plus in 51 (13 to 19 inch). 28 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Grip Master 4S is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Fourtech Plus B and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.