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Viking WinTech
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Viking WinTech

Winter
Lowcost
6.4 /10 Conditionally recommended

Affordable tire that is good on snow, but has very limited wet grip.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

VikingThis tyre
WinTech
6.4
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry braking
Worse at: Snow traction
GoodyearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Interior noise
DunlopPremium
Winter Sport 5
8.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro
6.3
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Interior noise
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry braking
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Better at: Dry braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Dry handling
FirestoneUpper-middle
Winterhawk 4
6.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Snow handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry handling
HankookUpper-middle
W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52
6.5
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow traction, Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise
MaxxisBudget
Premitra Snow WP6
3.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow traction
KendaBudget
Wintergen 2 KR501
1.8
Better at: Snow handling, Exterior noise, Snow traction
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet circle cornering, Wet braking
DavantiBudget
Wintoura+
1.0
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Snow traction, Wet circle cornering
GitiBudget
GitiWinter W2
6.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise
Worse at: Snow traction
Triangle
WInterX TW401
Better at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth Winter V906
5.5
Better at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Snow traction, Interior noise, Snow handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Very high projected mileage and low wear ensure long-lasting performance.

Low weight contributes to reduced fuel consumption.

Affordable winter tire with good performance in snow.

Weaknesses

Limited handling and extended braking distances on dry roads.

Weak grip and safety reserves on wet surfaces, including increased risk during aquaplaning.

Some weaknesses in overall handling on wintery roads despite good snow performance.

History

2019

Viking WinTech was launched

2019
2× Tested
ADAC185/65 R15#13Recommended
Autobild225/45 R17#41
2022
1× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#25
2023
2× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#16
Autobild225/45 R18#19Conditionally recommended
2024
1× Tested
ADAC215/55 R17#11Satisfactory
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Tests (6)

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6 Tests 3× Recommended
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
#11 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#16 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#19 Of 20 Tyres
19thConditionally recommended
BMW 3
···
18.Debica Frigo HP2Conditionally recommended
19.Viking WinTechConditionally recommended
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#25 Of 56 Tyres
ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#13 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2019
13thRecommended
Volkswagen Polo
1.Dunlop SP Winter Response 2Highly recommended
···
13.Viking WinTechRecommended
14.Sava Eskimo S3+Conditionally recommended
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Autobild Winter
225/45 R17
#41 Of 53 Tyres

Sizes (53)

1 Variants

75T

1 Variants

75T

1 Variants

79T

1 Variants

79T
175/70 R13From £69

1 Variants

82T
mytyres.co.ukBest£69
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Recommended2× (67%)
Conditionally recommended1× (33%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.5xxx/xx R18 7.0185/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 7.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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