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Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. Viking Fourtech (2026)

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOPremium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Weather Control A005 EVO

1.7
R15 – R21
VS
Viking FourtechBudget
VikingViking

Fourtech

R13 – R19
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Bridgestone allround tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Viking (67%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Viking Fourtech first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Weather Control A005 EVO and the Fourtech were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Weather Control A005 EVO is made - Hungary/Italy.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Viking
Fourtech
Number of tests
12
5
Best position
#1
#11
Average position
6.5
17.0
Latest test
2026
2021
Available sizes
91
32

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
70%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Viking Fourtech
72%
Viking
Fourtech
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Viking Fourtech
71%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
75%
Viking Fourtech
59%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
79%
Viking Fourtech
55%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
61%
Viking Fourtech
77%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
76%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Viking Fourtech
59%
Viking
Fourtech
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
64%
Viking Fourtech
47%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
88%
Viking Fourtech
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
73%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Viking Fourtech
68%
Viking
Fourtech
Snow Braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
82%
Viking Fourtech
82%
Snow Traction
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
78%
Viking Fourtech
51%
Snow Handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
Viking Fourtech
71%
Snow Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
67%
Viking Fourtech
67%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
81%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Viking Fourtech
71%
Viking
Fourtech
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
76%
Viking Fourtech
76%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
86%
Viking Fourtech
66%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
64%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Viking Fourtech
81%
Viking
Fourtech
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Mileage
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
57%
Viking Fourtech
65%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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