Segment
2. Viking WinTech Lowcost
Comparison: Viking WinTech vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Viking (59%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 96% compared to 59% of the Viking WinTech. The first tyre test of Viking WinTech was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinTech and the UltraGrip Performance 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Viking WinTech
| GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
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| Dimensions | R13 - R20 | R14 - R22 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Viking WinTech 20.83
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Test winner2. Viking WinTech Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 Recommended2. Viking WinTech Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Viking WinTech Rating: Satisfactory | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Good | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 2+ | |||
| Viking WinTech Rating: Conditionally recommended | 3+ | 2- | 2 | 2 | |||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 31,4 | 29,2 | |||||
| Viking WinTech | 36,0 | 31,0 | |||||
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | 33,9 | 30,1 | |||||
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