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For the Kia Niro in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental UltraContact NXT (rated 9.9/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The Kia Niro uses 7 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.
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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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HankookHankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquap
#3SummerContinental| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continental UltraContact NXT | 9.9 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9.2 | Premium | 57% |
| 2 | Hankook Ventus Evo | 9.9 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 8.6 | Premium | 57% |
| 3 | Continental Premiumcontact 7 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 6.7 | 6.9 | Premium | 142% |
| 4 | Dunlop Blue Response TG | 9.8 | - | - | - | - | Premium | 171% |
| 5 | Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 8.6 | Premium | 71% |
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