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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Viking WinTech (2026)

Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2 KR501

1.8
R13 – R20
VS
Viking WinTechBudget
VikingViking

WinTech

6.4
R13 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Viking winter tyres are slightly better rated (64%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Viking WinTech has a better rating of 64% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the WinTech were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Viking
WinTech
Number of tests
6
6
Best position
#8
#11
Average position
33.2
20.8
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
319
59

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Viking WinTech
94%
Viking
WinTech
Wet Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Viking WinTech
90%
Wet Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Viking WinTech
98%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Viking WinTech
94%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Viking WinTech
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Viking WinTech
95%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Viking WinTech
93%
Viking
WinTech
Dry Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Viking WinTech
95%
Dry Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
75%
Viking WinTech
90%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
72%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Viking WinTech
86%
Viking
WinTech
Snow Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
71%
Viking WinTech
91%
Snow Traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Viking WinTech
86%
Snow Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
63%
Viking WinTech
82%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Viking WinTech
94%
Viking
WinTech
Noise Exterior
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Viking WinTech
93%
Noise Interior
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
88%
Viking WinTech
95%
Economy
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Viking WinTech
81%
Viking
WinTech
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Viking WinTech
81%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View

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