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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
98%
Viking Fourtech
86%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
97%
Viking Fourtech
80%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
99%
Viking Fourtech
92%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
95%
Viking Fourtech
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
92%
Viking Fourtech
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
91%
Viking Fourtech
97%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
98%
Viking Fourtech
95%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
98%
Viking Fourtech
85%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
96%
Viking Fourtech
92%
Snow
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
87%
Viking Fourtech
91%
Snow braking
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
91%
Viking Fourtech
99%
Snow cornering
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
84%
Viking Fourtech
93%
Snow handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
84%
Viking Fourtech
97%
Snow traction
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
88%
Viking Fourtech
75%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
95%
Viking Fourtech
94%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
93%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Comfort
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
97%
Viking Fourtech
91%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
88%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Mileage
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
86%
Viking Fourtech
91%
Price/value
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
84%
Viking Fourtech
96%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
94%
Viking Fourtech
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2021225/50 R17View

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