Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Sava Intensa UHP 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovenia (Sava). Sava is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Sava summer tyres are slightly better rated (64%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Sava Intensa UHP 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Viking Protech NewGen was done in 2021, compared to 2017 when was the Sava Intensa UHP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Intensa UHP 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.