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Viking Protech Newgen Test Results

Tested 2021 to 2026 2 publications

Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Viking Protech Newgen averages a finish of 32nd. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 28% of the field across 7 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 22% across 6 tests.

  • 7Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 32ndAverage finish
  • 28%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications
Viking Protech Newgen

7 tests, 2021 to 2026

0%50%100%20212022202320252026Average 28%2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test (2021): P36 of 53, Beat 33% of the field2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17 (2021): P16 of 17, Beat 6% of the field2022 Summer Tire Market Overview (2022): P42 of 50, Beat 14% of the field2023 Summer Tire Market Overview (2023): P37 of 50, Beat 23% of the field2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test (2023): P25 of 50, Beat 51% of the field2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout (2025): P33 of 52, Beat 37% of the field2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? (2026): P36 of 50, Beat 29% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 28%

Record by discipline

Where the Viking Protech Newgen finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 6 P38.8 of 49.5 22% -
Wet
Wet Braking Strong 7 P31.9 of 44.9 28% -
Wet Braking - Concrete 1 P33 of 50 35% -
Straight Aqua 1 P31 of 50 39% -
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P14 of 50 73% -
Comfort
Noise 1 P15 of 50 71% -
Tire Weight 1 P11 of 50 80% -
Value
Wear 1 P18 of 50 65% -
Value 1 P18 of 50 65% -
Fuel Consumption 1 P28 of 50 45% -
Abrasion 1 P27 of 50 47% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Viking Protech Newgen. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Semperit Speed Life 3 7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind 7 1 6 - 14%
Uniroyal RainSport 5 6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind 6 1 5 - 17%
Barum Bravuris 5HM 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Firestone RoadHawk 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Sava Intensa UHP 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Cooper Zeon CS8 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
BFGoodrich Advantage 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Toyo Proxes Comfort 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Fulda SportControl 2 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind 4 0 4 - 0%
Imperial Ecosport 2 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Rotalla RU01 S Pace 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Tomket Sport 3 Series 3 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Tracmax X Privilo TX3 3 shared: 2 ahead, 0 behind 3 2 0 1 100%
General Altimax One S 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%
Avon ZV7 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 7 tests. Updated March 13, 2026.

Across 7 summer tests, the Viking Protech Newgen shows a consistent pattern of below-average safety performance, particularly in both wet and dry braking where it regularly places in the bottom third of large group tests. Overall rankings are correspondingly weak (average overall position 32.1), including very poor showings in more demanding benchmarks (e.g., 16/17 in ADAC 2021 and 42/44 in AutoBild 2022 market overview).

Its relative bright spots are isolated and mostly non-core to outright safety: it can be competitive in some aquaplaning metrics and shows acceptable refinement/efficiency indicators in the ADAC 2023 dataset (noise and weight notably mid-pack or better). However, these positives are not enough to offset the recurring braking deficits and mixed-to-poor economy/sustainability signals (wear and abrasion).

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning Resistance (situational strength) Moderate
    Details
    • 14/50 in curved aquaplaning in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (3.6 m/sec2, listed as +10% from best)
    • 31/50 in straight aquaplaning in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (80 km/h, +7.7% from best)
  • Noise / Comfort & Build (secondary attributes) Minor
    Details
    • 15/50 for noise in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (70.6 dB, +2.2% from best)
    • 11/50 for tire weight in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (8.3 kg, +9.2% from best)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Braking (primary safety weakness) Strong
    Details
    • 34/50 wet braking in 2026 AutoBild Summer Braking Super Test (+29.8% from best)
    • 40/50 wet braking in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (+28.5% from best)
    • 15/17 wet braking in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2021 (+19% from best)
    • 35/44 wet braking in AutoBild Summer Tire Market Overview 2022 (+21.5% from best)
  • Dry Braking (consistent lower-tier performance) Strong
    Details
    • 40/50 dry braking in 2026 AutoBild Summer Braking Super Test (+16.8% from best)
    • 40/52 dry braking in 2025 AutoBild Summer Tire Test Shootout (+15.3% from best)
    • 43/50 dry braking in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (+12.3% from best)
    • 39/44 dry braking in AutoBild Summer Tire Market Overview 2022 (+11.5% from best)
  • Overall Competitiveness (rank consistency across tests) Strong
    Details
    • 42/44 overall in AutoBild Summer Tire Market Overview 2022
    • 16/17 overall in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2021 (225/50 R17)
    • 37/48 overall in AutoBild Summer Tire Market Overview 2023
    • 36/50 overall in 2026 AutoBild Summer Braking Super Test
  • Wear / Sustainability Metrics (mixed-to-poor) Moderate
    Details
    • Wear rated 18/50 in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (40,000 km, +44.1% from best)
    • Abrasion 27/50 in ADAC Summer Tire Test 2023 (78.2 mg/km/t, +124.7% from best)
  • Dry braking Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Strong in 1 of 1 tests
    Details

Every test, newest first 7

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2026 1 test
2025 1 test
2023 2 tests
2022 1 test
2021 2 tests
P16 of 17 Beat 6% of the field

2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17

ADAC 225/50 R17

The Viking ProTech NewGen has poor dry braking and inconsistent dry handling. It has poor wet grip, with and oversteer balance. Average noise but comparatively low wear and very low fuel use.

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