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Viking Fourtech+ Test Results

Tested 2024 to 2025 4 publications

Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Viking Fourtech+ averages a finish of 11th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 57% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 11% across 6 tests.

  • 6Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 11thAverage finish
  • 37%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Viking Fourtech+

6 tests, 2024 to 2025

0%50%100%20242025Average 37%2024 All Season Tire Market Overview (2024): P10 of 37, Beat 75% of the field2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test (2024): P11 of 15, Beat 29% of the field2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test (2025): P8 of 16, Beat 53% of the field2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test (2025): P21 of 30, Beat 31% of the field2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test (2025): P9 of 11, Beat 20% of the field2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test (2025): P9 of 10, Beat 11% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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The latest test

2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test P9 of 10

The Viking Four Tech Plus is a budget-friendly second brand from Continental, showing good performance on snow-covered roads. However, the tire suffers from an extended braking distance in wet conditions and finishes last in dry performance, which significantly impacts overall safety and driving enjoyment. The rolling comfort is below average, and the tire lacks the precision and feedback that sporty drivers expect. While the low price may be tempting, the compromises in wet safety and dry handling make it difficult to recommend for performance-oriented vehicles.

Weak: Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Record by discipline

Where the Viking Fourtech+ finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 6 P18 of 20.8 11% -
Dry Handling 3 P8 of 14 45% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 6 P8.3 of 20.8 57% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P5 of 16 73% -
Wet Handling 3 P9.7 of 14 32% -
Wet Circle 3 P11.7 of 14 18% -
Straight Aqua 4 P5 of 14.5 69% -
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P4 of 14.3 73% 1
Snow
Snow Braking 4 P7.5 of 14.5 53% -
Snow Traction 4 P8 of 14.5 49% -
Snow Handling 3 P10.7 of 13.3 22% -
Snow Slalom 3 P10.7 of 13.7 25% -
Ice
Ice Braking 1 P13 of 16 20% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P7.5 of 10.5 31% -
Noise 4 P8.8 of 14.5 45% -
Value
Wear 2 P13 of 15.5 17% -
Value 1 P10 of 15 36% -
Rolling Resistance 3 P8 of 14 46% -
Fuel Consumption 2 P3.5 of 15.5 83% 1
Abrasion 2 P11 of 15.5 31% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Viking Fourtech+. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Turanza All Season 6 6 1 5 - 17%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Cinturato All Season SF3 5 0 5 - 0%
Kleber Quadraxer 3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Quadraxer 3 5 0 5 - 0%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind Compare with Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 5 0 5 - 0%
Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind Compare with N Blue 4Season 2 4 2 2 - 50%
Dunlop All Season 2 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind Compare with All Season 2 4 1 3 - 25%
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Advantage All Season 4 0 4 - 0%
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind Compare with AllSeasonContact 2 4 0 4 - 0%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind Compare with CrossClimate 2 4 0 4 - 0%
Vredestein Quatrac 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind Compare with Quatrac 4 0 4 - 0%
Arivo Carlorful AS 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Toyo Celsius AS2 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Linglong Grip Master 4S 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
GT Radial ClimateActive 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 6 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.

The Viking Fourtech Plus has a recurring dry-braking weakness, while curved aquaplaning is usually more competitive. Dry braking was last of 17 in the 2024 Auto Bild full test, 23.5% longer than the best, and last of 12 in the 2025 Sportscars test, 32.9% longer. ADAC in 2025 also criticised dry steering precision and ranked dry braking 13th of 16. In contrast, curved aquaplaning was third of 17 in the 2024 Auto Bild test and shared the best result in the 2025 ADAC test. Predicted mileage was below most rivals in both, at 13th of 15 and 13th of 16 respectively.

Some differences are unusual. The 2025 Sportscars wet braking result, 11th of 12, contrasts with fourth of 13 at Auto Bild Allrad that year and fifth of 37 in the 2024 Auto Bild braking overview. Curved aquaplaning was also weaker at Sportscars, ninth of 11. Allrad praised snow traction in 2025, with fifth of 13, whereas ADAC placed traction 13th of 16; snow handling is generally less competitive. Dry handling is mixed too: Auto Bild praised safe behavior in 2024, but Allrad found spongy responses in 2025. Fuel consumption led the 2024 Auto Bild full test, although rolling resistance was only ninth of 17. ADAC rated overall performance satisfactory, with no driving safety category above satisfactory.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 1 of 4 tests
    Details
    • Shared best curved aquaplaning result, 2025 ADAC test
    • Third of 17 curved, 2024 Auto Bild full test
    • Unusually weaker ninth of 11 curved, 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars test
  • Wet braking Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details
    • Fifth of 37, 9.7% longer than best, 2024 Auto Bild braking overview
    • Fourth of 13, 10.9% longer than best, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad test
    • Unusually weaker 11th of 12, 25.7% longer than best, 2025 Auto Bild Sportscars test
  • Rolling resistance Minor
    Details
    • Lowest fuel consumption, first of 15, but ninth of 17 in rolling resistance, 2024 Auto Bild full test
    • Sixth of 16 in fuel consumption, 2025 ADAC test
  • Snow traction Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

Every test, newest first 6

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 4 tests
P9 of 10 Beat 11% of the field

2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 225/45 R18

The Viking Four Tech Plus is a budget-friendly second brand from Continental, showing good performance on snow-covered roads. However, the tire suffers from an extended braking distance in wet conditions and finishes last in dry performance, which significantly impacts overall safety and driving enjoyment. The rolling comfort is below average, and the tire lacks the precision and feedback that sporty drivers expect. While the low price may be tempting, the compromises in wet safety and dry handling make it difficult to recommend for performance-oriented vehicles.

WeakDry BrakingWet BrakingWet Handling WinnerPirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

P9 of 11 Beat 20% of the field

2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 215/55 R17

The Viking FourTech Plus positions itself as an affordable snow specialist delivering good wet road performance as well. This Continental second brand demonstrates solid winter capabilities with reassuring traction and stable handling on snow-covered surfaces. Wet performance is notably competent, providing predictable behavior and reasonable braking distances. The tire offers acceptable ride comfort for everyday use. However, significant weaknesses appear on dry roads, where extended braking distances and somewhat vague handling lead to its overall downgrade. The tire feels less precise and communicative on dry pavement compared to competitors, requiring drivers to adjust their expectations. For budget-conscious drivers in regions with mild winters and frequent rain who rarely push hard on dry roads, the Viking offers acceptable performance, though the slightly higher-priced Ceat provides better overall balance.

WeakDry Braking WinnerVredestein Quatrac

P8 of 16 Beat 53% of the field

2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test

ADAC 225/45 R17

The Viking FourTech Plus does not exceed a "satisfactory" rating in any driving safety category (dry, wet, or winter). Although it scores a "good" rating for its environmental performance, its overall grade is only satisfactory. The tire's weakest area is on dry roads, where steering feedback and precision are lacking, requiring the driver to make corrections to hold a line. Its dry braking distance is also below average. On wet roads, it narrowly misses a good rating; while braking is good, its performance in aquaplaning and handling is only satisfactory due to a tendency to understeer or oversteer. In winter conditions, the results are also merely satisfactory across the board in traction, braking on snow and ice, and handling, with a lack of precision at the limit. On a positive note, the tire's environmental performance is good, thanks to high marks for projected mileage, low wear, low weight, and very low fuel consumption.

StrongCurved Aquaplaning WinnerGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

2024 2 tests

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