Comparison: Avon ZV7 vs. Viking Protech NewGen (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Great Britain (Avon) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Avon is a brand that belongs to the Cooper group. Generally, Viking summer tyres are slightly better rated (40%) than Avon (35%). In this particular case, the Viking Protech NewGen has a better rating of 40% compared to 31% of the Avon ZV7. The first tyre test of Avon ZV7 was done in 2017, 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 ZV7 and the Protech NewGen were tested. See more mutual tests below.