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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

3.2
R15 – R21
VS
Bridgestone Potenza SportPremium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Potenza Sport

8.7
R17 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Viking (32%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 32% of the Viking Protech NewGen. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Potenza Sport were tested.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Number of tests
7
23
Best position
#16
#1
Average position
32.7
3.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
92
188

Wet

Wet
Viking Protech NewGen
57%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
89%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
71%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Wet circle cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
92%
Wet handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%

Dry

Dry
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Viking Protech NewGen
75%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
70%
Interior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
93%

Costs

Costs
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
61%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
80%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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