Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, Hankook and other 8 high-end tire performance showdown

March 27, 2025
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As summer drives approach, choosing the right tires for electric vehicles is crucial for safety and comfort. Foreign media "TYRE REVIEWS" tested 8 popular 215/55 R18 tires on a Hyundai Kona EV, evaluating performance across dry and wet braking, handling, straight water sliding, and noise. Hankook iON Evo excelled in dry and wet braking, dry and wet handling, offering balanced, high-level performance. Continental PremiumContact 7 matched it closely, standing out in both dry and wet conditions with stable, powerful grip. Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV surprised in dry handling and noise reduction, while Fengchitong Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN topped straight water sliding, even surpassing Hankook. Falken e.Ziex also delivered a strong wet performance. For quiet rides, Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 and Goodyear led, though Hankook remained comfortable overall. The test highlights top performers for EV owners seeking safe, quiet, and reliable summer tires.
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