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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

3.2
R15 – R21
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.5
R16 – R21
Kumho Ecsta PS71Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

Ecsta PS71

8.3
R16 – R22
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Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
7
14
15
Best position
#16
#1
#2
Average position
32.7
3.4
9.0
Latest test
2026
2026
2025
Available sizes
92
70
225

Wet

Wet
Viking Protech NewGen
57%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
71%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
64%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet handling
Viking Protech NewGen
33%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%

Dry

Dry
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry driving behavior
Viking Protech NewGen
48%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%

Comfort

Comfort
Viking Protech NewGen
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%

Costs

Costs
Viking Protech NewGen
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025225/40 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View

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