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Viking Protech Newgen - Test Results

Test Statistics

7

Tests Completed

32nd

Average Position

16th

Best Result

42nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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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
    • 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
    • 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)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Braking (primary safety weakness) Strong
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
Performance Over Time

Test History

36
of 50
2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?

2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master

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33
of 52
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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25
of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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37
of 48
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview

2023
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

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42
of 44
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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16
of 17
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17

2021
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

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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36
of 53
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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