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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

3.2
R15 – R21
Hankook Ventus EvoPremium
HankookHankook

Ventus Evo

9.8
R17 – R22
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.3
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
7
3
15
Best position
#16
#2
#2
Average position
32.7
3.3
9.0
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
Available sizes
92
60
225

Wet

Wet
Viking Protech NewGen
57%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
71%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Hankook Ventus Evo
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
96%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%

Dry

Dry
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry driving behavior
Viking Protech NewGen
48%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%

Comfort

Comfort
Viking Protech NewGen
75%
Hankook Ventus Evo
75%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Hankook Ventus Evo
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

Costs

Costs
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
Hankook Ventus Evo
80%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
80%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View

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