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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

3.2
R15 – R21
VS
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501Budget
KendaKenda

Wintergen 2 KR501

0.7
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda). Generally, Kenda summer tyres are slightly better rated (53%) than Viking (32%). In this particular case, the Viking Protech NewGen has a better rating of 32% compared to 7% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Viking Protech NewGen was done in 2021, compared to 2019 when was the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 first tested.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Number of tests
7
6
Best position
#16
#8
Average position
32.7
33.2
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
92
342

Wet

Wet
Viking Protech NewGen
57%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
71%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%

Dry

Dry
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%

Comfort

Comfort
Viking Protech NewGen
75%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%

Costs

Costs
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
80%
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%

Dimensions and prices

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