Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% 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 Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below.