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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026)

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

4.0
R15 – R21
VS
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato P7 C2

8.8
R16 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
7
9
Best position
#16
#2
Average position
32.7
5.8
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
94
99

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Wet Braking
Viking Protech NewGen
58%
Wet Handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Wet Circle Cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Viking Protech NewGen
54%
Aquaplaning Cross
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Dry Braking
Viking Protech NewGen
83%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
72%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Noise Exterior
Viking Protech NewGen
66%
Noise Interior
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Economy
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
88%
Viking
Protech NewGen
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Fuel Efficiency
Viking Protech NewGen
93%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
83%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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