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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Viking WinTech
97%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
96%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
88%
Viking WinTech
98%
Wet
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
92%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
97%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
96%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Viking WinTech
95%
Snow
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
88%
Viking WinTech
97%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
87%
Viking WinTech
99%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Viking WinTech
96%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Viking WinTech
97%
Ice
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
99%
Ice Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
100%
Viking WinTech
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Viking WinTech
99%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Viking WinTech
98%
Interior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
96%
Viking WinTech
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
80%
Viking WinTech
85%
Fuel Consumption
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
85%
Viking WinTech
83%
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
70%
Viking WinTech
90%
Tyre Weight
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
85%
Viking WinTech
83%
Other
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Viking WinTech
88%
Abrasion
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
91%
Viking WinTech
88%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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