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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Viking Protech NewGen (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Firestone Roadhawk 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 Roadhawk and the Protech NewGen were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Firestone
Roadhawk
Viking
Protech NewGen
Number of tests
21
7
Best position
#2
#16
Average position
11.9
32.7
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
174
94

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Dry driving behavior
Firestone Roadhawk
84%
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Safety
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Viking Protech NewGen
65%
Dry braking
Firestone Roadhawk
97%
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Wet
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
86%
Viking Protech NewGen
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Viking Protech NewGen
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Firestone Roadhawk
93%
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Wet braking
Firestone Roadhawk
82%
Viking Protech NewGen
82%
Wet circle cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Viking Protech NewGen
98%
Wet handling
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Viking Protech NewGen
72%
Comfort
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Viking Protech NewGen
97%
Exterior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Viking Protech NewGen
96%
Interior noise
Firestone Roadhawk
98%
Viking Protech NewGen
98%
Costs
Confidence
Firestone Roadhawk
94%
Viking Protech NewGen
99%
Fuel efficiency
Firestone Roadhawk
99%
Viking Protech NewGen
100%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
89%
Viking Protech NewGen
98%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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