Viking Protech NewGen
Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
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Competitors
The Viking ProTech NewGen is a summer tyre that receives mixed reviews from various tests. While it performs well in terms of fuel efficiency, it falls short in terms of safety on both wet and dry roads. The tyre's grip is insufficient, leading to poor handling, long braking distances and early oversteering. It also shows delayed reactions during steering and struggles to combine lateral and longitudinal forces. However, the tyre exhibits average noise levels and has a low rate of wear. Environmental impact is another area where the tyre performs well, scoring a good rating for its projected lifespan, abrasion and weight. Overall, the Viking ProTech NewGen receives a below-average rating and lands near the bottom of the test rankings.
Sizes
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Timeline
2021
Viking Protech NewGen was launched
2021
Viking Protech NewGen was tested 2x (Autobild,...)
2022
Viking Protech NewGen was tested 1x (Autobild)
2023
Viking Protech NewGen was tested 2x (ADAC,...)
Achievements
Viking Protech NewGen in tyre tests
All tyre tests where Viking Protech NewGen was featured:
good
Ranked #25 of 50
Securing the 25th position among 50 contenders, the Viking ProTech NewGen demonstrated a performance that was commendable yet mixed, ultimately earning a final rating of 'Good'. Despite showcasing an efficient and lightweight design coupled with a respectable environmental footprint and predicted mileage, the tyre faced criticism for its lack of balanced performance. Specifically, it exhibited weaknesses on both dry and wet surfaces. Its driving safety conclusions highlighted these limitations, pointing out inadequate precision in handling and feedback, as well as only satisfactory performance in cornering limits. Although it was noted for having a good braking distance on dry roads, its traction and hydroplaning resistance on wet pavements were merely satisfactory, with particularly poor handling under wet conditions noted. This contributed to its inability to effectively combine longitudinal and lateral forces. Nevertheless, its environmental impact was judged to be still good, with both its anticipated longevity and wear level receiving positive remarks, alongside its fuel consumption and weight.
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Viking Protech NewGen | 2,5 | 3,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 58.1 | 24.8 | |||||
| Viking Protech NewGen | 70.4 | 31.3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Viking Protech NewGen | 39,8 | 33,4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Viking Protech NewGen | 38,1 | 36,1 | |||||
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satisfactory
Ranked #16 of 17
Finishing 16th out of 17 competitors, the Viking ProTech NewGen was given a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' Despite earning the highest marks for fuel efficiency, it showed significant weaknesses in performance, notably underwhelming on both dry and wet roads. Testers specifically criticized its below-average braking on dry surfaces and inconsistent behavior during cornering, where the tire often delayed in response, especially at the rear, leading to quickly surpassing grip limits in maneuvers. Performance degradation was also noted when the tire was subjected to heat. On wet surfaces, the tire's compound struggled to transmit high forces, resulting in early oversteer and prolonged sliding phases during handling tests, impacting its overall wet performance rating negatively. Although the tire had average rolling noise and comparatively low wear, its shortcomings in handling and braking substantially affected its standing in the evaluation.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Viking Protech NewGen | 3,5 | 3,3 | 3,0 | 2,0 | |||
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Test ratings distribution
| 95% (1x) | 85% (1x) |
|---|---|
| Good | Satisfactory |
| 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 | R17 |
|---|---|
| 95% (1x) | 85% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 205/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx |
|---|---|
| 95% (1x) | 85% (1x) |