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Viking Protech NewGen
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Viking Protech NewGen

Summer
Lowcost
4.0 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Viking Protech NewGen is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: budget. So far, we have one independent test entry: Autobild 2026 in 245/45 R19, where it finished #36 of 50 in the braking qualification. Its measured braking distances were 38.3 m on dry roads and 32.7 m on wet roads. The database lists 79 available sizes from R15 to R21.

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

VikingThis tyre
Protech NewGen
4.0
Esa+TecarBudget
Spirit Pro
6.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Interior noise
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Wet circle cornering
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP4
7.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Exterior noise
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross
Barum
Bravuris 5HM
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise, Dry braking
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
8.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Exterior noise
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7
8.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Interior noise
SavaBudget
Intensa UHP 2
6.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
5.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Interior noise, Dry braking
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK510
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise
Giti
GitiPremium H1
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling
LaufennBudget
S Fit EQ+ LK01
Better at: Wet braking, Exterior noise, Interior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry braking
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross

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.

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
Price vs Quality
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Tests (7)

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7 Tests 2× Recommended
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#36 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/40 R18
#34 Of 52 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#25 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/45 R18
#37 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#45 Of 51 Tyres
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#16 Of 17 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#36 Of 53 Tyres

Sizes (79)

175/65 R15From £67

1 Variants

84H
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185/55 R15From £65

1 Variants

82V
mytyres.co.ukBest£65
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185/65 R15From £46

3 Variants

8892HT
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195/50 R15From £53

1 Variants

82V
mytyres.co.ukBest£53
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195/55 R15From £78

1 Variants

85V
mytyres.co.ukBest£78
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195/60 R15From £73

2 Variants

88VH
mytyres.co.ukBest£73
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195/65 R15From £52

3 Variants

9195VHT
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205/65 R15From £96

1 Variants

94V
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Ratings

Tested 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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