Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Budget

Viking

Protech NewGen

VS

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Protech NewGen

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

7

4

15

Best position

#16

#1

#2

Average position

32.7

3.3

9.0

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

92

—

225

Wet

Viking Protech NewGen

57%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Viking Protech NewGen

71%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Viking Protech NewGen

64%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet braking

Viking Protech NewGen

64%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet performance

Viking Protech NewGen

56%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

55%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

82%

Wet circle cornering

Viking Protech NewGen

78%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Wet handling

Viking Protech NewGen

33%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Dry

Viking Protech NewGen

68%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Viking Protech NewGen

78%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry performance

Viking Protech NewGen

54%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

58%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry driving behavior

Viking Protech NewGen

48%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Comfort

Viking Protech NewGen

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Exterior noise

Viking Protech NewGen

73%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

62%

Costs

Viking Protech NewGen

84%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Mileage

Viking Protech NewGen

80%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

65%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Protech NewGen

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

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Dry

Comfort

Costs

Dimensions and prices

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