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Summer tyre test 215/55 R18 - Autobild 2025

Range is one of the most frequently discussed topics when it comes to EVs, and manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to improve it. Tires are undoubtedly one of the biggest factors affecting range, so AutoBild tested eight different models to see how they perform. The test includes both EV-specific tires and regular tires that manufacturers claim are EV-optimized. Does better range always come at the expense of performance? Let’s take a look at the findings.

read more about this tire: Are EV-Specific Tires Worth It? Autobild Tests Both, Revealing Up to 70 km Extra Range

Results

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Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
#NameRating
Wet
Dry
Running costs
 Price
1. Hankook iON Evo
Exemplary
1-
2+
2
£149
99 Y
2. Continental PremiumContact 7
Exemplary
1-
2+
2-
£121
99 V
3. Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Exemplary
2+
2
1-
£115
99 V
4. Michelin Primacy 4+
Good
2-
2+
2+
£176
99 V
5. Falken E.Ziex
Good
2-
2
2-
£111
99 V
6. Firestone Roadhawk 2
Satisfactory
2+
2-
3
£92
99 V
7. Yokohama BluEarth-XT
Satisfactory
2-
2
3
8. Goodride Solmax 1
Conditionally recommended
3-
3+
3+
#Name - Rating Wet Dry Running costs Price
Above you can see the results of the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test performed by Autobild on a Hyundai Kona Electric in 2025. This test was performed in 215/55 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (215). Hankook iON Evo is the best of 8 tested tyres according to tested properties (Rating, Wet, Dry, Running costs, ). Other featured tyres include Continental PremiumContact 7, Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, Michelin Primacy 4+; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Continental PremiumContact 6, Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2, Michelin Primacy 4.

Same size tyres not featured in the test

Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
#NameOur ratingSegmentPrice
1. Continental UltraContact NXT
95% Premium £130 99 V
2. Bridgestone Turanza T005
91% Premium £164 99 V
3. Michelin Primacy 5
90% Premium £150 99 V
4. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90% Premium £144 99 V
5. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
89% Premium
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6. Continental PremiumContact 6
78% Premium £115 95 H+ 1
7. Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78% Premium
8. Michelin Primacy 4
77% Premium £164 99 V+ 3
9. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77% Premium £144 95 V+ 6
10. Bridgestone Turanza 6
77% Premium £115 99 V
11. Kumho Ecsta PS71
76% Upper-middle £109 95 V+ 2
22
12. Toyo Proxes Comfort
74% Upper-middle £98 99
13. Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN
72% Upper-middle £111 95 V+ 1
14. Michelin e.Primacy
71% Premium £135 95 T+ 1
15. Bridgestone Weather Control A005
67% Premium
16. Uniroyal RainSport 5
62% Upper-middle £100 99 V
17. Falken Azenis FK510 SUV
62% Upper-middle
29
18. Firestone Roadhawk
57% Upper-middle £150 99 V
19. Maxxis Premitra HP5
56% Lowcost £99 99 V
20. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
52% Premium £204 99 V
21. Nokian Wetproof SUV
50% Upper-middle £198 99 V
22. Continental Ecocontact 6
48% Premium £158 95 T+ 3
23. General Tire Grabber GT Plus
48% Lowcost £85 99 V
16
24. Semperit Speed-Life 3
47% Lowcost £117 99 V
25. Pirelli Scorpion VERDE
39% Premium
26. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
38% Premium £120 95 H+ 1
27. Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance
38% Premium £120 95 H
28. Barum Bravuris 5 HM
29% Lowcost
29. Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
26% Upper-middle £125 0 V+ 2
9
30. Matador Hectorra 5
10% Lowcost
#NameOur ratingSegmentPrice
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