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 #3 in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental SportContact 7 (rated 10.0/10) and Hankook Ventus Evo (rated 9.9/10). The smart #3 uses 3 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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ContinentalOur favorite every-day performance tyre that delivers fast laps on dry circuits while being safe for the daily commute, having won multiple tests in wet conditions. However, if you lean more towards c
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HankookHankook tyres are getting better with every new generation and the Ventus Evo is the latest evolution. It aims for the stars with excellent dry and wet handling, best-in-test wet braking and top aquap
#3SummerContinental| # | Tyre | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Comfort | Segment | Fit |
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| 1 | Continental SportContact 7 | 10.0 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 7.7 | 8.0 | Premium | 100% |
| 2 | Hankook Ventus Evo | 9.9 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 8.6 | Premium | 133% |
| 3 | Continental Premiumcontact 7 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 6.7 | 6.9 | Premium | 66% |
| 4 | Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) | 9.7 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 8.6 | Premium | 66% |
| 5 | Hankook ION Evo | 9.6 | - | - | - | - | Premium | 133% |
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