Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Viking (32%). In this particular case, the Hankook Ventus Evo has a better rating of 98% compared to 32% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Viking Protech NewGen was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Ventus Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Ventus Evo were tested. See more mutual tests below.