For the Ford Explorer EV in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental UltraContact NXT (rated 9.9/10) and Continental Premiumcontact 7 (rated 9.7/10). The Ford Explorer EV uses 2 tyre sizes across 1 generations. The Continental UltraContact NXT excels in Dry performance while the Continental Premiumcontact 7 stands out in Wet performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
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ContinentalThe UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distan
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MichelinWhile the Michelin PS4 SUV was introduced back in 2019, it still offers a top-notch performance for the SUVs which is difficult for it's competitors to match.
| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continental UltraContact NXT | 9.9 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9.2 | Premium | 150% |
| 2 | Continental Premiumcontact 7 | 9.7 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 6.7 | 6.9 | Premium | 50% |
| 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | 9.3 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 7.1 | 6.4 | Premium | 450% |
| 4 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 7.4 | Premium | 500% |
| 5 | Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV | 9.2 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 9.8 | 9.4 | Premium | 50% |
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Premium
Goodyear
Summer
Premium
Goodyear
Summer
Premium
Pirelli
Summer
Premium
Hankook
Summer
Premium
Pirelli
Summer
Premium
Bridgestone
Summer
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Bridgestone
Summer
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Bridgestone
Summer
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Michelin
Summer
Upper-middle
Firestone
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Bridgestone
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Upper-middle
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