Viking ProTech HP review
The Viking ProTech HP is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that punches above its weight class, often drawing favorable comparisons to premium brands. While most users praise its dry and wet grip, ride comfort, and longevity, some report issues with cabin noise at higher speeds and inconsistent performance on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
Owners rate it 19.5 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
79%By road tests
59.5%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 14 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Viking ProTech HP is widely regarded as a high-value budget tire that punches above its weight class, often drawing favorable comparisons to premium brands. While most users praise its dry and wet grip, ride comfort, and longevity, some report issues with cabin noise at higher speeds and inconsistent performance on rear-wheel-drive platforms.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Strong dry and wet weather traction
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Impressive tread life and durability
Cons
- Increased road noise at highway speeds
- Potential for vibration or instability at high speeds
- Soft sidewall characteristics
- Mixed performance feedback on rear-wheel-drive vehicles
Worth knowing
- Users with rear-wheel-drive vehicles reported occasional traction loss under acceleration, particularly on inclines.
- Owners of larger luxury sedans, such as the Jaguar XJ, noted that the tires offer competitive longevity and performance compared to more expensive premium alternatives.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 tire Market Overview Braking Test · 245/45 R18
35th of 49
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 30th of 49 | |
| Dry Braking | 45th of 49 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
42nd of 45
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 38th of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 43rd of 45 |