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Viking Protech NewGen

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Price from: £53 79 Sizes
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Viking Protech NewGen
Lowcost
4.0 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Viking Protech NewGen placed #36 out of 50 in Autobild 2026 (245/45 R19). Our database lists 79 sizes, from R15 to R21.

7 Tests Price from: £53 79 Sizes

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

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Worse at: Fuel efficiency, Interior noise
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6.5
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MaxxisBudget
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8.1
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Worse at: Fuel efficiency, Mileage
FuldaBudget
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7.4
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Esa+TecarBudget
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6.4
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Fuel efficiency
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Wet handling, Safety
Worse at: Exterior noise, Fuel efficiency
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Safety, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
8.6
Better at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Fuel efficiency, Interior noise
ContinentalPremium
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8.3
Better at: Wet handling, Safety
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7
8.0
Better at: Safety, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Fuel efficiency
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP4
7.5
Better at: Safety, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Mileage
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4
Better at: Safety, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Fuel efficiency
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Safety, Dry driving behavior
Worse at: Mileage, Fuel efficiency
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Better at: Wet handling, Safety
Worse at: Fuel efficiency

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent fuel efficiency.

Good overall environmental performance.

Above-average tread life and durability.

Lightweight and efficient design.

Weaknesses

Weak grip and handling on both dry and wet roads.

Overall performance is not well-balanced.

Reviews

8.8
22 Reviews

Customers like

Good wet performance10×
Good dry grip and braking8×
Good value for money11×
Low noise5×
Long tread life3×

Customers don't like

Soft sidewalls and limited steering feedback4×
Grip loss under demanding conditions2×
Noticeable road noise3×

History

2021

Viking Protech NewGen was launched

2021
2× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#16Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#36
2022
1× Tested
Autobild215/55 R17#45
2023
2× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#25Good
Autobild225/45 R18#37
2025
1× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#34
2026
1× Tested
Autobild245/45 R19#36
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Tests (7)

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7 Tests 2× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#36 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
36th
Dry braking: 38.3 mWet braking: 32.7 m
BMW 5er (G60)
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Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#34 Of 52 Tyres
Autobild2025
34th
Dry braking: 37.6 mWet braking: 33.5 m
BMW 1
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#25 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC2023
25thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#37 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2023
37th
Dry braking: 70.4 mWet braking: 31.3 m
BMW 3
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#45 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2022
45th
Dry braking: 39,8 mWet braking: 33,4 m
VW Passat
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#16 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
16thSatisfactory
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#36 Of 53 Tyres
Autobild2021
36th
Dry braking: 38,1 mWet braking: 36,1 m
VW Golf

Sizes (79)

175/65 R15From £80

1 Variants

84H
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185/55 R15From £64

1 Variants

82V
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185/65 R15From £53

3 Variants

8892HT
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195/50 R15From £53

1 Variants

82V
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195/55 R15From £86

1 Variants

85V
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195/60 R15From £75

2 Variants

88VH
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195/65 R15From £53

3 Variants

9195VHT
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205/65 R15From £92

1 Variants

94V
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Ratings

Tested 2× By professional organizations

●Good1× (50%)
●Satisfactory1× (50%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 9.5xxx/xx R17 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.5225/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

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

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