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For the smart forfour in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The smart forfour uses 9 tyre sizes across 4 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
#1Winter
BridgestoneA great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
#2Winter
Continental
#3Winter
GoodYear
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 | Premium | 77% |
| 2 | Continental WinterContact TS 860 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | Premium | 100% |
| 3 | GoodYear UltraGrip 9 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 7.5 | Premium | 77% |
| 4 | Kleber KRISALP HP3 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.0 | Upper-middle | 77% |
| 5 | BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 8.1 | Upper-middle | 77% |
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Hankook
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