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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72) vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. Falken e.Ziex

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

3.2
R15 – R21
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta Sport (PS72)

8.5
R17 – R22
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUVPremium
GoodyearGoodyear

Efficientgrip 2 SUV

9.2
R16 – R22
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

9.0
R15 – R21
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Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Kumho
Ecsta Sport (PS72)
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
7
5
5
3
Best position
#16
#1
#1
#2
Average position
32.7
4.4
2.2
3.7
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
92
99
63
36

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
57%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
71%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
68%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
74%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Wet circle cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
92%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Dry
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
75%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
80%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
75%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
72%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
71%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Costs
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
70%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
80%
Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
69%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

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