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i8 I08

2014 – 2018
Hybrid266 kW (362 PS)Automatic
i8

1.Generation

2014 – Now
i8 i8 I08 (1. Facelift)

i8 I08 (1. Facelift)

2018 – 2020
Hybrid275 kW (374 PS)Automatic
i8 1.Generation (1. Facelift)

1.Generation (1. Facelift)

2018 – Now
Petrol275 kW (374 PS)Automatic

For the BMW i8 in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (rated 9.6/10) and Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (rated 9.4/10). The BMW i8 uses 3 tyre sizes across 4 generations. The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 excels in Snow performance while the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 stands out in Dry performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for BMW i8 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for BMW i8

Best tyres for BMW i8 by category

Best for dry
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
8.8/10
Best for wet
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
8.0/10
Best for comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
8.1/10
Best for noise
Falken EuroWinter HS01
7.8/10
Best for snow
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
8.8/10
Best overall
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
9.6/10

Tyre comparison for BMW i8

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W3309.68.07.16.37.8Upper-middle66%
2Michelin PILOT ALPIN 59.47.58.87.68.1Premium66%
3Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III8.6----Premium100%
4Falken EuroWinter HS018.07.87.47.87.7Upper-middle100%
5Continental WinterContact TS 860S7.65.98.87.77.7Premium166%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for BMW i8?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for BMW i8 are: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (9.6/10), Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (9.4/10), Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III (8.6/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit BMW i8?
The BMW i8 uses the following tyre sizes: 195/50 R20, 215/45 R20, 245/40 R20.
How many generations does the BMW i8 have?
The BMW i8 has 4 generations, from 2014 to 2018.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for BMW i8?
For wet road performance on BMW i8, the top-rated tyres are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (8.0/10) And Falken EuroWinter HS01 (7.8/10).
Are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 good for BMW i8?
Yes, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is the top-rated tyre for BMW i8 with a rating of 9.6/10. Its strongest discipline is snow. It covers 66% of BMW i8 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for BMW i8?
To choose the right tyres for BMW i8: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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