Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Budget

Viking

Protech NewGen

VS

P ZERO PZ4

Pilot Sport 5

9.5

R16 – R21

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SportContact 7

Ventus Evo

PremiumContact 7

Test Profile

Protech NewGen

P ZERO PZ4

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

7

14

Best position

#16

#2

#1

Average position

32.7

5.5

3.4

Latest test

2026

2025

2026

Available sizes

92

706

70

Wet

Viking Protech NewGen

57%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

83%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Aquaplaning - cross

Viking Protech NewGen

71%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

68%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Viking Protech NewGen

64%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

76%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet braking

Viking Protech NewGen

64%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet handling

Viking Protech NewGen

33%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

90%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Wet circle cornering

Viking Protech NewGen

78%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Dry

Viking Protech NewGen

68%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Viking Protech NewGen

78%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

80%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Comfort

Viking Protech NewGen

75%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

75%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Viking Protech NewGen

73%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

77%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Costs

Viking Protech NewGen

84%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

52%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Mileage

Viking Protech NewGen

80%

Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

49%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Summer	2023	225/45 R18	View

Comparison: Viking Protech NewGen vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Protech NewGen

P ZERO PZ4

Pilot Sport 5

Test Profile

Wet

Dry

Comfort

Costs

Dimensions and prices

Mutual tests

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