HankookION Evo
Hankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics.


For the BMW i8 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Hankook ION Evo (rated 9.6/10) and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (rated 9.5/10). The BMW i8 uses 3 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.
HankookHankook designed the ION Evo specifically for electric vehicles and it shows. It combines low rolling resistance with good aquaplaning safety, short braking distances and excellent handling dynamics.
MichelinPilot Sport 4S is the sportier version of the Pilot Sports and the most sporty one that still cares about the wet performance, which is it's strong suite. It's usually expensive, but also a guarantee
Pirelli| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hankook ION Evo | 9.6 | - | - | - | - | Premium | 66% |
| 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 7.0 | 7.6 | Premium | 166% |
| 3 | Pirelli P ZERO lx. | 8.9 | - | - | - | - | Premium | 100% |
| 4 | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.6 | Premium | 266% |
| 5 | Bridgestone Potenza Sport | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 8.1 | Premium | 66% |
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