In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than
Viking (32%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 32% of the Viking Protech NewGen. The first tyre test of Viking Protech NewGen was done in 2021, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the
Protech NewGen and the
Pilot Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.