Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, Hankook and other 8 high-end tire performance showdown
As the weather gets warmer, the demand for self-driving trips is increasing. For new energy vehicles, a tire suitable for travel can greatly improve safety and travel comfort.
Foreign media "TYRE REVIEWS" evaluated 8 popular tires on the market, with the specification of 215/55 R18 and the test model being Hyundai Kona EV.
01 Dry braking
In dry braking, Hankook iON Evo performed very well. The vehicle stopped quickly, which is very important for heavy electric vehicles. Similarly, German Continental PremiumContact 7 also performed very well. The vehicle stopped quickly and safely and stably, which was impressive.
02 Dry handling
In dry handling, Hankook iON Evo still performed well. It seems that this new energy tire is really good. Similarly, German Continental PremiumContact 7 is also very strong. Surprisingly, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, which performed mediocrely in dry braking, showed extraordinary strength in dry handling.
03 Wet braking
In wet braking, the Continental PremiumContact 7 performed well. It seems that the Continental PremiumContact 7 is not only very powerful in dry braking, but also amazing in wet braking. The Hankook iON Evo is also amazing, and it is a well-deserved dry and wet power player.
04 Wet handling
In wet handling, the Hankook iON Evo is still a crushing existence, and the tires move quickly in the wet without any drag. Similarly, the Continental PremiumContact 7 also performed with ease, and the strong grip of the tires was unobstructed, and the performance was excellent.
05 Straight water sliding
In straight water sliding, the Fengchitong Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN came from behind and won the championship. It even surpassed the Hankook iON Evo, which stood out in the wetland. However, the Hankook iON Evo is no slouch either, and its performance is also very good. Similarly, the Falken e.Ziex also performed surprisingly well.
06 Noise
In terms of tire noise, the Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 performed well, which was surprising. Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV performed very well, even surpassing the top student Hankook iON Evo. However, the subjective experience of the Hankook iON Evo is undoubtedly very comfortable, and combined with its excellent performance, it is undoubtedly a product that makes consumers excited.
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