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

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato P7 C2

8.8
R16 – R20
VS
Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

4.0
R15 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). 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 Cinturato P7 C2 and the Protech NewGen were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Viking Protech NewGen
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Viking Protech NewGen
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Viking Protech NewGen
88%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Viking Protech NewGen
79%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Viking Protech NewGen
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Viking Protech NewGen
96%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Viking Protech NewGen
96%

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

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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