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For the smart #1 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental UltraContact NXT (rated 9.9/10) and Continental Premiumcontact 7 (rated 9.8/10). The smart #1 uses 2 tyre sizes across 1 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.
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ContinentalThe UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distan
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DunlopThe Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers lo
| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continental UltraContact NXT | 9.9 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9.2 | Premium | 50% |
| 2 | Continental Premiumcontact 7 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 7.2 | 7.2 | Premium | 50% |
| 3 | Dunlop Blue Response TG | 9.8 | - | - | - | - | Premium | 50% |
| 4 | Continental Sportcontact 7 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 8.1 | Premium | 50% |
| 5 | Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) | 9.5 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 8.8 | Premium | 100% |
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