Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Viking Fourtech Plus
The headline story: Goodyear delivers a clear, repeated advantage in safety-critical metrics-especially on snow and wet handling/braking-plus markedly better wear. Viking counters with attractive pricing and occasional wins in aquaplaning resistance and efficiency, but it trails where most drivers need confidence most of the time.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | five |
While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is better than the Viking Fourtech Plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shorter braking on dry, wet and snow (wins dry braking in all shared tests)
- Strong wet and snow handling/traction with predictable feedback
- Excellent wear and low abrasion (ADAC: ~51.8% longer projected mileage)
- Competitive rolling resistance and comfort with low noise in several tests
- Good aquaplaning resistance (multiple wins in straight and curved tests)
- Competitive efficiency in some tests (fuel consumption, rolling resistance)
- Acceptable wet behavior at moderate speeds with stable, safe manners
- Lower purchase price improves upfront affordability
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 2.89% less distance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.11% faster around a lap than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 0.98% less distance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.51% less distance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.45% faster around a wet lap than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.28% faster around a wet circle than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus floated at a 1.37% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus slipped out at a 6.85% higher speed than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.97% less distance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 1.99% better snow traction than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 4.41% faster around a lap than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 3.57% faster through a slalom than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle 6.37% shorter than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Ice Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 scored 15% more points than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 measured 0.24% quieter than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 23.96% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during two value tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus proved to have a 19.08% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Value: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had a 3.62% lower rolling resistance than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Viking Fourtech Plus was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Viking Fourtech Plus used 3.01% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Viking Fourtech Plus
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 emitted 26.09% less particle wear matter than the Viking Fourtech Plus.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Viking Fourtech Plus.
In total the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has been reviewed 68 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.
The Viking Fourtech Plus has been reviewed 1 times and drivers have given the tire 84% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Viking Fourtech Plus.
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Conclusion
If you drive through varied seasons, prioritize short stops in the wet, and value long tread life, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is the safer, more rounded choice. The Viking Fourtech Plus suits strictly budget-led buyers in milder climates who value aquaplaning reserves and fuel economy, and are willing to accept longer braking and lower steering precision.
Key Differences
- Braking performance: Goodyear consistently shorter on dry and wet; Viking occasionally competitive in wet but generally longer stops
- Winter capability: Goodyear stronger in snow/ice braking, traction and handling across all tests
- Aquaplaning: Viking often superior in straight/curved aquaplaning; Goodyear still competitive
- Handling precision: Goodyear offers better feedback and control; Viking criticized for vague steering and line-holding on dry
- Durability: Goodyear shows much higher mileage and lower abrasion (ADAC +52% mileage)
- Value equation: Viking cheaper upfront and sometimes more efficient; Goodyear higher initial price but better lifetime value due to wear and safety
Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.