Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Viking Protech NewGen vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 – a direct comparison of two mainstream summer options, distilled from independent tests. The Viking Protech NewGen is a value‑oriented summer tyre, while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is a touring‑focused summer tyre from a premium manufacturer. Overall user/test ratings reflect that difference: Viking sits at 28% versus Pirelli’s strong 89%.

Mutual test results and overall ranking

• Autobild (53 tyres): Pirelli finished 2nd with a highlighted strength in wet braking, whereas Viking ranked 36th.


• ADAC (17 tyres): Pirelli placed 9th, Viking 16th, again showing a consistent advantage for Pirelli.

What the tests say

• Viking Protech NewGen: ADAC and Autobild reports underline its efficiency. It achieved a top mark for fuel consumption/rolling resistance and is described as efficient and light with a still good environmental balance and mileage. However, both organisations note the tyre is not well balanced, with clear weaknesses on both dry and wet roads, leading to overall downgrades.


• Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: Autobild praises its dry-road performance and keeps it in the top tier for wet braking. It also maintains decent efficiency and mileage. Still, it’s “not perfectly balanced”: there are some wet-surface weaknesses and a less impressive environmental/abrasion score than the very best, but far better rounded than the Viking overall.

Strengths and weaknesses at a glance

• Viking Protech NewGen – Pros: Excellent fuel efficiency, low weight, respectable mileage/abrasion for its class; keen pricing typically enhances value.


• Viking Protech NewGen – Cons: Noticeable compromises on dry and especially wet handling/braking; overall balance falls short in comparative tests.


• Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 – Pros: Top‑tier wet braking (Autobild), confident dry grip and handling, good efficiency and wear for a touring tyre; consistently higher placements across tests.


• Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 – Cons: Minor wet‑balance reservations versus the absolute best; environmental/abrasion scores not class‑leading, though still competitive.

Model lifecycle: The P7 C2 has been succeeded by the Pirelli Cinturato (C3), which aims to further refine wet balance and eco metrics. Viking Protech NewGen has no listed direct successor at this time.

Verdict: which tyre is better overall? If you prioritise all‑round performance with a safety bias, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 is the clear winner, regularly finishing near the top and excelling in wet braking and dry control. The Viking Protech NewGen makes sense primarily for efficiency‑first buyers in milder conditions who value low rolling resistance and acceptable mileage, but its wet and dry grip limitations hold it back in head‑to‑head testing.

Learn more about the manufacturers: Pirelli | Viking.