Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Viking Protech NewGen (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Viking Protech NewGen first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Protech NewGen were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.