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Comparison: Toyo Celsius AS2 vs. Viking Protech NewGen (2026)

Toyo Celsius AS2Upper-middle
ToyoToyo

Celsius AS2

6.1
R13 – R20
VS
Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

4.0
R15 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Viking allround tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Toyo (61%). In this particular case, the Toyo Celsius AS2 has a better rating of 61% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Toyo Celsius AS2 was done in 2022, compared to 2021 when was the Viking Protech NewGen first tested. We also know where Celsius AS2 is made - Japan.

Test Profile

Toyo
Celsius AS2
Viking
Protech NewGen
Number of tests
14
7
Best position
#7
#16
Average position
11.6
32.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
140
94

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Toyo Celsius AS2
57%
Wet braking
Toyo Celsius AS2
55%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Toyo Celsius AS2
75%
Wet handling
Toyo Celsius AS2
59%
Aquaplaning - cross
Toyo Celsius AS2
82%
Wet circle cornering
Toyo Celsius AS2
63%
Snow
Confidence
Toyo Celsius AS2
61%
Snow traction
Toyo Celsius AS2
52%
Snow handling
Toyo Celsius AS2
59%
Snow braking
Toyo Celsius AS2
69%
Snow cornering
Toyo Celsius AS2
65%
Dry
Confidence
Toyo Celsius AS2
69%
Dry handling
Toyo Celsius AS2
68%
Dry braking
Toyo Celsius AS2
74%
Costs
Confidence
Toyo Celsius AS2
77%
Rolling resistance
Toyo Celsius AS2
68%
Price/value
Toyo Celsius AS2
91%
Mileage
Toyo Celsius AS2
84%
Comfort
Confidence
Toyo Celsius AS2
57%
Exterior noise
Toyo Celsius AS2
76%
Comfort
Toyo Celsius AS2
82%

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