Viking Protech Newgen - Test Results
Test Statistics
7
Tests Completed32nd
Average Position16th
Best Result42nd
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
Across six summer tests, the Viking Protech Newgen consistently trails the field, with an average overall position of 31.5 and frequent bottom-third finishes in both dry and wet braking. Wet performance is a persistent weakness, typically 19-28% longer stopping distances than the best, and dry braking also lags by ~11-15%. While outright grip is lacking, secondary metrics show a few relative bright spots such as decent aquaplaning resistance, competitive noise, and relatively low tyre weight in one broad ADAC test, indicating some efficiency/comfort tuning.
Overall, the tyre lacks competitive safety performance in core braking disciplines across sizes and years, with no awards or standout placements to offset this. Its best moments are situational and do not overcome consistent deficits in critical wet and dry braking.
Performance Strengths
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
Details
• Curved aquaplaning 14/50 (+10% from best) in 2023 ADAC
• Straight aquaplaning 31/50 (+7.7% from best) in 2023 ADAC
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Comfort/Efficiency (Noise, Weight, Value)
Minor
Details
• Noise 15/50 (+2.2% from best) in 2023 ADAC
• Tyre weight 11/50 (+9.2% from best) in 2023 ADAC
• Value 18/50 and Price 22/50 in 2023 ADAC
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
• Wet braking 30/52 (+22.3%) in 2025 AutoBild 52-tyre shootout
• Wet braking 36/48 (+26.2%) in 2023 AutoBild 225/45 R18
• Wet braking 35/44 (+21.5%) in 2022 AutoBild 215/55 R17
• Wet braking 15/17 (+19%) in 2021 ADAC 225/50 R17
• Wet braking 33/53 (+22%) in 2021 AutoBild 53-tyre test
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Dry Braking Performance
Strong
Details
• Dry braking 40/52 (+15.3%) in 2025 AutoBild 52-tyre shootout
• Dry braking 37/48 (+13.3%) in 2023 AutoBild 225/45 R18
• Dry braking 39/44 (+11.5%) in 2022 AutoBild 215/55 R17
• Dry braking 34/53 (+11.7%) in 2021 AutoBild 53-tyre test
• Dry braking 43/50 (+12.3%) in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
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Overall Competitiveness
Strong
Details
• Average overall position 31.5 across 6 tests
• Overall 42/44 (2022 AutoBild), 37/48 (2023 AutoBild), 33/52 (2025 AutoBild), 36/53 (2021 AutoBild), 25/50 (2023 ADAC), 16/17 (2021 ADAC)
Performance Over Time
Test History
2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking?
2026
Winner: Linglong Sport Master
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17
2021
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510