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Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026)

Viking Protech NewGenBudget
VikingViking

Protech NewGen

4.0
R15 – R21
VS
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato P7 C2

8.8
R16 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Viking (40%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 40% of the Viking Protech NewGen. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Protech NewGen and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
Protech NewGen
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
7
9
Best position
#16
#2
Average position
32.7
5.8
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
94
99

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Dry braking
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking Protech NewGen
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking Protech NewGen
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Wet braking
Viking Protech NewGen
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Wet circle cornering
Viking Protech NewGen
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Wet handling
Viking Protech NewGen
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Exterior noise
Viking Protech NewGen
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Costs
Confidence
Viking Protech NewGen
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Mileage
Viking Protech NewGen
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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