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2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test

Jonathan Benson
Data analyzed and reviewed by Jonathan Benson
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The overall scores below are calculated using our weighting system. Since the original publication may use a different scoring methodology that wasn't shared, these results may differ from their published rankings. You can adjust the weightings below to explore how different priorities affect the results.
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Wet 50%
Comfort 5%
Value 10%
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Test Results Data

Good Below Average 42 BEST
# Tyre Total Score Dry Wet Comfort Value
Braking M Subj. Dry Handling Points % Braking M Handling s Circle s Straight Aqua Km/H Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 % Subj. Comfort Points Noise dB % Rolling Resistance kg / t Energy Consumption kWh/100km %
1 Hankook iON Evo 97.7% 34.8 7.75 100% 48.6 83.6 11.49 81.5 3.26 98.6% 7 71.9 99.7% .7 14.12 83.8%
2 ▲1 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 95.2% 37.1 7.438 94.2% 48.7 86.4 11.59 72.9 2.77 94.8% 6.5 72.2 95.9% .536 12.86 100%
3 ▼1 Continental UltraContact NXT 94.9% 37 7 93.4% 47.2 87 11.71 74.5 2.9 95.8% 6.5 72.4 95.7% .587 12.95 95.3%
4 ▲1 Pirelli Powergy 93.6% 37.2 7.188 93.4% 49.4 86.3 11.7 74.8 2.79 94.6% 6.5 71.4 96.4% .667 13.34 88.4%
5 ▼1 Michelin Primacy 5 92.9% 38.3 6.688 90.1% 47.8 87.3 12.1 77.8 3.21 96% 6.5 72.7 95.5% .677 13.78 86.2%
6 ▲1 Sava Intensa SUV 2 92.1% 38.2 7.063 91.1% 52.7 87.1 11.77 79 3.45 95.3% 6 72.6 92% .784 14.21 79.4%
7 ▼1 Barum Bravuris 6 90.2% 39.3 6.125 86.9% 52.6 89.7 12.1 72.9 2.82 91.1% 6.5 72.7 95.5% .6 12.96 94.3%
8 Kormoran Ultra High Performance 87.8% 38.7 5.688 87.1% 57.4 93.2 12.55 72.2 3.03 87.9% 5.5 72.3 88.7% .664 13.27 88.8%
9 Imperial EcoSport SUV 86.1% 40.7 5.813 83.7% 58.1 91.9 12.19 73.5 3.08 89% 6 72.7 92% .841 14.4 76.5%
10 Tomket Tomket Suv 83.1% 42 5.438 80.7% 62.3 95.4 12.44 71.1 2.62 84.4% 6 72.9 91.8% .786 13.76 80.8%
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1
Hankook iON Evo
97.7%
Dry 100% Wet 99% Comfort 100% Value 84%
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Dry
Dry Braking 34.8 M
Subj. Dry Handling 7.75 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 48.6 M
Wet Handling 83.6 s
Wet Circle 11.49 s
Straight Aqua 81.5 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 3.26 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 7 Points
Noise 71.9 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .7 kg / t
Energy Consumption 14.12 kWh/100km
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ▲1
95.2%
Dry 94% Wet 95% Comfort 96% Value 100%
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Dry
Dry Braking 37.1 M
Subj. Dry Handling 7.438 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 48.7 M
Wet Handling 86.4 s
Wet Circle 11.59 s
Straight Aqua 72.9 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 2.77 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6.5 Points
Noise 72.2 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .536 kg / t
Energy Consumption 12.86 kWh/100km
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Continental UltraContact NXT ▼1
94.9%
Dry 93% Wet 96% Comfort 96% Value 95%
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Dry
Dry Braking 37 M
Subj. Dry Handling 7 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 47.2 M
Wet Handling 87 s
Wet Circle 11.71 s
Straight Aqua 74.5 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 2.9 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6.5 Points
Noise 72.4 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .587 kg / t
Energy Consumption 12.95 kWh/100km
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Pirelli Powergy ▲1
93.6%
Dry 93% Wet 95% Comfort 96% Value 88%
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Dry
Dry Braking 37.2 M
Subj. Dry Handling 7.188 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 49.4 M
Wet Handling 86.3 s
Wet Circle 11.7 s
Straight Aqua 74.8 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 2.79 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6.5 Points
Noise 71.4 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .667 kg / t
Energy Consumption 13.34 kWh/100km
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Michelin Primacy 5 ▼1
92.9%
Dry 90% Wet 96% Comfort 96% Value 86%
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Dry
Dry Braking 38.3 M
Subj. Dry Handling 6.688 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 47.8 M
Wet Handling 87.3 s
Wet Circle 12.1 s
Straight Aqua 77.8 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 3.21 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6.5 Points
Noise 72.7 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .677 kg / t
Energy Consumption 13.78 kWh/100km
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Sava Intensa SUV 2 ▲1
92.1%
Dry 91% Wet 95% Comfort 92% Value 79%
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Dry
Dry Braking 38.2 M
Subj. Dry Handling 7.063 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 52.7 M
Wet Handling 87.1 s
Wet Circle 11.77 s
Straight Aqua 79 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 3.45 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6 Points
Noise 72.6 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .784 kg / t
Energy Consumption 14.21 kWh/100km
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Barum Bravuris 6 ▼1
90.2%
Dry 87% Wet 91% Comfort 96% Value 94%
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Dry
Dry Braking 39.3 M
Subj. Dry Handling 6.125 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 52.6 M
Wet Handling 89.7 s
Wet Circle 12.1 s
Straight Aqua 72.9 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 2.82 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6.5 Points
Noise 72.7 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .6 kg / t
Energy Consumption 12.96 kWh/100km
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Kormoran Ultra High Performance
87.8%
Dry 87% Wet 88% Comfort 89% Value 89%
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Dry
Dry Braking 38.7 M
Subj. Dry Handling 5.688 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 57.4 M
Wet Handling 93.2 s
Wet Circle 12.55 s
Straight Aqua 72.2 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 3.03 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 5.5 Points
Noise 72.3 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .664 kg / t
Energy Consumption 13.27 kWh/100km
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Imperial EcoSport SUV
86.1%
Dry 84% Wet 89% Comfort 92% Value 77%
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Dry
Dry Braking 40.7 M
Subj. Dry Handling 5.813 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 58.1 M
Wet Handling 91.9 s
Wet Circle 12.19 s
Straight Aqua 73.5 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 3.08 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6 Points
Noise 72.7 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .841 kg / t
Energy Consumption 14.4 kWh/100km
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Tomket Tomket Suv
83.1%
Dry 81% Wet 84% Comfort 92% Value 81%
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Dry
Dry Braking 42 M
Subj. Dry Handling 5.438 Points
Wet
Wet Braking 62.3 M
Wet Handling 95.4 s
Wet Circle 12.44 s
Straight Aqua 71.1 Km/H
Curved Aquaplaning 2.62 m/sec2
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 6 Points
Noise 72.9 dB
Value
Rolling Resistance .786 kg / t
Energy Consumption 13.76 kWh/100km
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Discussion

6 comments
  1. Antore
    You write that the PremiumContact 7 is a “safety/handling champ.” Continental is a good tire and has won many tests. However, load capacity is a significant factor when making tire comparisons, and I have not seen a single test where the PremiumContact 7 has come out on top when talking about tires suitable for the weight of EVs and sizes 18 inches or above.

    The Ion EVO is unfortunately tested quite rarely, but AutoBild tested it about a year ago in size 215/55 R18 (99 Y), and the PremiumContact 7 was included as well. The Ion EVO was the clear winner compared to the Continental — both in wet and dry conditions, handling, braking, and even aquaplaning tests. I recommend taking a look at the test results.

    I’ve now been driving on these Hankooks for a few weeks (Polestar 2), and besides being a high-performance tire, it is also incredibly comfortable and quiet. I can recommend it without reservation.
    #10637
    1. TyreReviews Antore
      I'm a little confused as the PC7 isn't in this test? Generally the PC7 does well in safety critical criteria such as wet braking.

      The iON EVO does seem to be quite a special tyre though.
      #10638
      1. Antore TyreReviews
        As I wrote, the PC7 and the iON EVO were both included in the same AutoBild test about a year ago. I haven’t found any other tire test where these two tires were tested together. The only way to truly compare tires is when they are tested at the same time and using the same testing methods.

        Here is the link to the results, where both the PC7 and the iON EVO are included: https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre-Tests/2025-EV-Tyre-Test.htm
        #10639
      2. Antore TyreReviews
        My original message was meant to be a reply to “Fermin’s” message below, where the PC7 was mentioned. My bad, and I apologize for posting my message in the wrong place :)
        #10640
        1. TyreReviews Antore
          Ah that makes more sense :)

          I have actually tested the iON but not against the PC7. It is a very good tyre. Sadly there was an issue with part of the test so the full results couldn't be published yet.
          #10641
  2. Fermi archived

    Very interesting test results. I am currently thinking what my next pair of summers will be for my Ioniq 6 (225 / 55 R18). It is currently running on Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV, which have a C in wet braking and I really dislike their lack of wet grip.

    When I pair this with other recent summer tyre tests (yours and ADAC first of all), it seems that both the Goodyear Efficient Grip 2 and Continental Ultragrip NXT are very similar in Safety/Handling to the Michelin Primacy 5, but quite a lot better in rolling resistance.
    Going from the ADAC test, Goodyear is also very comparable in wear to the Michelin. I would assume the Ultragrip to be very competitive here, but so far I have seen no data on this.

    Going to the safety/handling champs, like the Continental Premium Contact 7 and Pirelli Cinturato C3, they probably slot in rolling resistance like the Imperial in this test.

    For me this means I either pay a premium and go the Premium Contact 7 / Pirelli route: This would result in ~160€ more over lifetime in energy, and 20% less mileage until they need to be changed. This is roughly 50% more expensive in total over tyre lifetime. Also, roughly 50 km less range per battery charge (Going just by a 2 kWh/100km increase).

    If I go by the more economical prio, I would skip the Primacy 5 and go straight for Efficient Grip 2 or Ultragrip NXT. Means a lot cheaper to run and 50 km more on a single charge.

    Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

    #10610