Continental

For the Mazda RX-8 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental Premiumcontact 7 (rated 9.8/10) and Continental SportContact 7 (rated 9.7/10). The Mazda RX-8 uses 3 tyre sizes across 2 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
Continental
ContinentalOur favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards c
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| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continental Premiumcontact 7 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | Premium | 100% |
| 2 | Continental SportContact 7 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 8.1 | Premium | 66% |
| 3 | Hankook ION Evo | 9.6 | - | - | - | - | Premium | 66% |
| 4 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 7.0 | 7.6 | Premium | 166% |
| 5 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | 9.4 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 8.1 | 7.4 | Premium | 300% |
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