For electric cars we recommend EV-specific tyres with low rolling resistance and reinforced load rating to protect range and handle instant torque.
For the smart forfour in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Bridgestone Turanza T005 (rated 8.8/10) and Toyo Proxes Comfort (rated 7.8/10). The smart forfour uses 9 tyre sizes across 4 generations. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 excels in Dry performance while the Toyo Proxes Comfort stands out in Comfort. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
#1Summer
BridgestoneThe Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry perfor
#2Summer
ToyoA quiet, comfortable all-rounder at a competitive price. The Proxes Comfort delivers solid dry braking and balanced handling across conditions. It won't excel in aquaplaning or mileage, but it covers
#3Summer
Continental| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | Premium | 88% |
| 2 | Toyo Proxes Comfort | 7.8 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 8.4 | Upper-middle | 55% |
| 3 | Continental EcoContact 6 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.1 | Premium | 188% |
| 4 | Cooper Summer | 7.6 | - | - | - | - | Upper-middle | 66% |
| 5 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 8.2 | Upper-middle | 111% |
