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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

3.2
R15 – R21
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – 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 USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Viking (32%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 32% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Viking Protech NewGen was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
7
24
Best position
#16
#1
Average position
32.7
2.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
92
302

Wet

Wet
Viking Protech NewGen
57%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
78%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Wet handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
90%
Wet performance
Viking Protech NewGen
56%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet circle cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
88%

Dry

Dry
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
Dry performance
Viking Protech NewGen
54%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%

Comfort

Comfort
Viking Protech NewGen
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Interior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
97%

Costs

Costs
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
64%

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