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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (59%) than Viking (32%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) has a better rating of 87% 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 Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Ecsta Sport (PS72) were tested.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Number of tests
7
3
Best position
#16
#1
Average position
32.7
4.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
92
54

Wet

Wet
Viking Protech NewGen
57%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
71%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
62%

Dry

Dry
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Viking Protech NewGen
75%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
52%

Costs

Costs
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
76%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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