Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

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 (89%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Viking Protech NewGen was done in 2021, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Turanza T005 were tested. See more mutual tests below.