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2. Viking Fourtech Lowcost
Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs. Viking Fourtech
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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 (67%) than Viking (32%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has a better rating of 75% compared to 32% of the Viking Fourtech. 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.
| # | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Viking Fourtech | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R13 - R19 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Exemplary2. Viking Fourtech Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Viking Fourtech Satisfactory2. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Conditionally recommended
Snow
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
2. Viking Fourtech ? dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 3+ | ||
| Viking Fourtech Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | 2- | 1 | 2- | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 52,9 | |||||
| Viking Fourtech | 43,5 | 52,6 | |||||
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