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Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test 2026 (235/55 R18): Continental PremiumContact 7 Edges Out Falken and Nokian in Tight Five-Way Battle

25.03.2026

Die Reifentester tested 5 summer tyres in size 235/55 R 18 on an Audi Q3 and VW Tiguan at the Bridgestone proving ground in Aprilia, Italy. An additional Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was included as a direct summer-vs-all-season comparison. The result: all five summer tyres earned a “good” rating, but with very different character […]

Laufenn S Fit 2 summer tyre 2026 - front view

Laufenn S Fit 2: A-Grade Wet Grip in 90% of Sizes and Brand’s First OE Fitment

23.03.2026

Laufenn, Hankook’s associate brand, has launched the S Fit 2 summer tyre — its first model to be used as original equipment by European car manufacturers. The new summer tyre is available in 94 sizes from 15 to 20 inches, with a dedicated S Fit 2 SUV variant covering sizes from 16 to 20 inches. […]

Laufenn S Fit 2: A-Grade Wet Grip in 90% of Sizes and Brand’s First OE Fitment

23.03.2026

Tyre Reviews UUHP Summer Test 2026 (235/35 R19): Pirelli P Zero R Dominates Both Dry and Wet

16.03.2026

Tyre Reviews has released its ultra-ultra high performance (UUHP) summer tyre test for 2026, putting 8 tyres through a comprehensive evaluation in the 235/35 R19 size with a heavy focus on subjective handling. Ten individual disciplines were tested across four main categories: dry, wet, comfort/noise, and economy. The result: a dominant performance from the new […]

Continental EcoContact 7 tyre – fitted as OE to all 10 top-selling EV brands in EMEA

Continental Fitted OE Tyres to All 10 Top-Selling EV Brands in EMEA in 2025

13.03.2026

Continental has cemented its position as the dominant original-equipment tyre supplier for electric vehicles, securing fitments with all 10 of the highest-volume EV manufacturers in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region in 2025. According to the manufacturer’s announcement, the company’s OE reach extends further globally: 17 of the 20 highest-volume electric vehicle manufacturers […]

Continental EcoContact 7 tyre — fitted to the smart #5 electric SUV as original equipment

Continental EcoContact 7 Chosen for smart #5 Electric SUV

11.03.2026

Continental has been selected as the original-equipment tyre supplier for the smart #5, the largest smart vehicle built to date. The all-electric SUV will be factory-fitted with the Continental EcoContact 7 in two sizes: 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21 — both rated for speeds up to 240 km/h and bearing the XL marking for increased […]

Continental EcoContact 7 Chosen for smart #5 Electric SUV

11.03.2026