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Hyundai i40 generations and tyre sizes

i40 1.Generation

1.Generation

2011 – 2015
Diesel, Petrol85–131 kW (116–178 PS)Manual / Automatic
i40

1.Generation (1. Facelift)

2015 – 2018
Diesel, Petrol85–121 kW (116–165 PS)Manual / Automatic
i40

1.Generation (2. Facelift)

2018 – 2019
Diesel, Petrol85–100 kW (116–136 PS)Manual / Automatic

For the Hyundai i40 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental SportContact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The Hyundai i40 uses 4 tyre sizes across 3 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

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

Summer tyres for Hyundai i40 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for Hyundai i40

Best tyres for Hyundai i40 by category

Best for dry
Continental SportContact 7
9.3/10
Best for wet
Hankook Ventus Evo
9.0/10
Best for comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
9.1/10
Best for noise
Hankook Ventus Evo
8.8/10
Best budget
Giti GitiSport S2+
8.9/10
Best overall
Continental SportContact 7
10.0/10

Tyre comparison for Hyundai i40

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental SportContact 710.08.69.37.78.0Premium50%
2Hankook Ventus Evo9.99.09.18.88.6Premium125%
3Continental Premiumcontact 79.88.98.96.76.9Premium100%
4Dunlop Blue Response TG9.8----Premium125%
5Hankook ION Evo9.6----Premium50%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for Hyundai i40?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for Hyundai i40 are: Continental SportContact 7 (10.0/10), Hankook Ventus Evo (9.9/10), Continental Premiumcontact 7 (9.8/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Hyundai i40?
The Hyundai i40 uses the following tyre sizes: 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 225/40 R19.
How many generations does the Hyundai i40 have?
The Hyundai i40 has 3 generations, from 2011 to 2018.
What is the best budget tyre for Hyundai i40?
The highest-rated budget option for Hyundai i40 is the Giti GitiSport S2+ with a rating of 8.9/10 (Budget segment).
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Hyundai i40?
For wet road performance on Hyundai i40, the top-rated tyres are Hankook Ventus Evo (9.0/10) And Continental Premiumcontact 7 (8.9/10).
Are Continental SportContact 7 good for Hyundai i40?
Yes, the Continental SportContact 7 is the top-rated tyre for Hyundai i40 with a rating of 10.0/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 50% of Hyundai i40 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Hyundai i40?
To choose the right tyres for Hyundai i40: 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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