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185-255/35-55 R14-20 15 sizes 2013

Viking ProTech HP

The Viking ProTech HP is a High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

4.3
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
78%
Road Feedback
78%
Handling
73%
Wear
82%
Comfort
75%
Buy again
86%
14 Reviews
79% Average
145,600 miles driven
4 Tests (avg: 33rd)
Viking ProTech HP

Viking ProTech HP

Summer Economy
BETA
4.3 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Wet
65.7
2x / 2 tests
Dry
54
1.8x / 2 tests

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
60.3
4 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 4
Publications: 1
Period: 2016 - 2020
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 14
Avg Rating: 79.3%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.2
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 36/49 2 metrics
2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 46/45 2 metrics
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild 2017 225/50 R17 31/43 0 metrics
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test Auto Bild 2016 205/55 R16 20/50 0 metrics
4
Tests
33rd
Average
20th
Best
46th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
36th/49
46th/45
31st/43
Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
185/55 R 14 80 H D C 70
16 inch
195/55 R 16 87 V D C 71
205/50 R 16 87 W D C 71
225/55 R 16 99 Y XL D C 72
205/50R16 87 W C B 71
17 inch
205/50 R 17 93 W XL D C 72
205/40 R 17 84 W XL D C 72
225/50 R 17 98 Y XL D C 72
245/40 R 17 91 Y D C 71
215/55 R 17 94 Y D C 71
205/55 R 17 95 V XL D C 72
18 inch
245/45 R 18 100 Y XL D C 72
255/35 R 18 94 Y XL D B 73
19 inch
255/40 R 19 100 Y XL D C 73
20 inch
255/35 R 20 97 Y XL D C 73
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Questions and Answers for the Viking ProTech HP

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December 30, 2017

The tyre ratings for this Viking Protech HP are higher than the Michelin PilotSport 4's and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asym 3 - so it would seem this is a better tyre all round? Is there any reason i should be choosing the Michelin or Goodyear over these as the Viking is described as a budget tyre, and didn't come up as one of recommended tyres for my BMW over the big brands despite having better ratings?

The Michelin and Goodyear will be better tyres. This Viking ProTech HP only has 4 reviews, which we don't consider to be enough reviews to have a good representation, plus it has not been featured in any tyre tests. It might represent excellent value for money though.
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Review Summary

Based on 13 user reviews

Most drivers rate the Viking ProTech HP highly for its value, strong dry and confident wet grip, stable handling, and good comfort-often comparing it favorably to premium brands. Wear/longevity is frequently praised, and several note improved braking and steering feel. A minority report drawbacks such as increased noise at higher speeds and reduced stability/feedback for very fast or sport driving, with one low-score review citing instability. Overall, the Viking ProTech HP delivers premium-like performance for the price with some noise and high-speed refinement trade-offs.

Strengths
  • Value for money
  • Dry grip
  • Wet grip
  • Handling and feedback
  • Ride comfort
  • Tread wear/longevity
Areas for Improvement
  • Road noise at higher speeds

Top 3 Viking ProTech HP Reviews

Given 27% while driving a Opel insignia (245/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Would not recommend or buy again. Poor feedback, unstable above 90km/h. Got rid of them after 5000 km.
July 10, 2020
Given 81% while driving a Saab Automobile 2.0T Aero Convertible (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 spirited miles
Good quality and performance to an outstanding price.
October 13, 2020
Given 87% while driving a Rover (195/50 R15 V) on mostly country roads for 40,000 easy going miles
Excellent tyres by all means. Perfect fit for the convertible Rover. Just about to buy a new set as the previous one definitely finished his lifespan. N.b: twice those tyres had an incredible response in highly dangerous situation mixing slight mud, olive oil on the tarmac and rain!!! A nightmare. Excellent response.
February 9, 2021

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Latest Viking ProTech HP Reviews

Given 86% while driving a BMW 320 d (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Great value... Cheap and good... Had many exoansive tyres on my last car ( racing)... If you drive very fast get the premium ones... If you drive normal these viking's do the job
April 1, 2021
Given 69% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 CDI Blue Eff. (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
Very surprised with these tires, the only negative excessive noise, for everything else very well. They have a fairly firm flank and a good dry and wet grip.
October 14, 2019
Check out how the BEST all seasons tyres perform against premium summer and winter tyres!
Given 83% while driving a Skoda Octavia (225/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 12,000 average miles
Driving on this tires is real nice.
Are a little bit noise, but handling and comfort of ride for the price are real good.
Tires worn out about 1.5mm in 12000 miles mostly town roads.
On motorway are good also.
PROS: Handling, conform of ride, long lasting, good handling on wet roads.
CONS: A little noisy at speed over 130 km/h and fuel efficiency.

Great quality tires for the price!
October 8, 2019
Given 86% while driving a Jaguar XJ6 (255/35 R20 W) on a combination of roads for 24,000 average miles
Have fitted the Vikings (255/35/20) to Jaguar XJ Sport for the past 4 years. They last amazingly well (compared to some well know and more prestigious brands), they perform equally well and are an absolute bargain. Be in no doubt, this is a top quality tyre, produced in a new factory in Germany owned by Continental.
September 23, 2019
Given 83% while driving a (215/45 R17 W) on mostly town for 100 easy going miles
The steering feedback is lesser compared to sport tyres but really comfortable on harsh roads. Very affordable prices too
Not too soft yet not too hard
August 3, 2019
Given 74% while driving a Mercedes Benz V220 CDI (225/55 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 10,000 average miles
In start they were very good but later on they started to be very noisy, on speeds over 140 km/h car and steering wheel starts to vibrate. Very good grip on dry and road feedback is very good but on wet with RWD you need to be careful with throttle because tyres on the back of the car loose grip very easlly, especially on climb. Wear is also good, on 15 000 km/aprox. 2 mm wear. Wouldn't recommend this tyers for RWD cars, but if you do a lot of miles and don't mind the noise, it's a good tyre for the money.
July 16, 2019
Given 84% while driving a BMW 318 (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 14,000 spirited miles
it is a very good tyre and can easily be compared with premium tyres. Dry grip is very good as well as wet grip. The friction coefficient of greek roads is pretty low but the tyres still offer good grip under all conditions. I drive an e46 318 with 143 ps. I replaced the good year efficient grip performance with viking pro teck hp. They are superior in every aspect. The fuel efficiency advantage of the good year it is negligible for 600km perhaps
less than half a litter.The soft sidewalls of the good years created understeer especially after 30000km to the car and drift was easy even at dry low friction roads. When I replaced them 40000km with viking I thought I lost at least 20 ps from the engine power.
September 11, 2018
Given 99% while driving a Opel Corsa C (185/55 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 600 average miles
I bought these tyres a few weekss ago. Those tire replace my old Uniroyal rain sport 2. Instantly I noticed they handle the car on the ground and much lower noiseand they much better and transformed the handling of my car on fast bends and tight roundabouts. They are also quiet on motorways and feel altogether better than my previous summer tyres. Also make me suprise is, I found when I break, the car take very quick respond and stand very quickly. I feel that much better that my prview rain sport 2. So far, I am very happy with them and delighted with my purchase. I am strongly recomand you buy this tire.
By the way, I have to say the tire color is like grey black, and the rubber has very high elasticity, that is big diffrent with another brand tire,
March 27, 2017
Given 91% while driving a Volkswagen Golk Mk5 (205/55 R16 W) on mostly town for 5,000 spirited miles
I fitted these tires to replace the previous Bridgestone Ecopia.I noticed immediately a good yield in the wet. I was impressed by these tires I had essentially chosen for the very low price. the only flaw I noticed is that they seem a bit too soft. high comfort level
I recommended to all my friends and I think that next winter I'll try even those winter.
March 8, 2017
Given 100% while driving a Citroën C4 (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 400 spirited miles
I bought these tyres a few days ago. They are fitted in place of Uniroyal M&S 66 winter tyres. Instantly I noticed they absorbed road bumps much better and transformed the handling of my car on fast bends and tight roundabouts. They are also quiet on motorways and feel altogether better than my previous summer tyres, Michelin Primacy HPs. I cannot yet speak about their wear characteristics. So far, I am very happy with them and delighted with my purchase. When they were balanced, after being fitted to the wheels, they needed almost no weights. The fitter said they were perfect from his point of view and it was obvious that they were from the Continental stable.
March 1, 2016
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