Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Kormoran Ultra High Performance averages a finish of 19th.
2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tire Test P8 of 10
Kormoran Ultra High Performance landed in eighth place overall. It struggled somewhat in handling and braking, finishing ninth in both wet and dry surface disciplines. However, it partially redeemed itself for daily driving by placing a respectable sixth in the economy and comfort tests.
Where the Kormoran Ultra High Performance finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P15 of 23.7 | 26% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2 | P9 of 9.5 | 6% | - |
| Subj. Road Score | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 3 | P19.7 of 23.7 | 14% | - |
| Wet Handling | 2 | P9 of 9.5 | 6% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P9 of 9 | 0% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P8 of 9.5 | 18% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2 | P6.5 of 9.5 | 34% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P10 of 10 | 0% | - |
| Noise | 1 | P4 of 10 | 67% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P2.5 of 9.5 | 83% | 1 |
| Energy Consumption | 1 | P4 of 10 | 67% | - |
Drawn from 3 tests. Updated June 8, 2026.
Across three summer tests, the Kormoran Ultra High Performance tire shows a consistent pattern of low overall competitiveness, typically finishing in the bottom quartile and frequently last in premium-heavy UHP comparisons. The most repeatable shortcoming is wet safety performance (especially wet braking and wet subjective handling), where it posts large deficits to the leaders and repeatedly ranks near the bottom.
Its main bright spot is efficiency: rolling resistance results are comparatively strong (including a class-leading result in one UHP test), and it can be reasonably competitive in some secondary metrics like noise and straight-line aquaplaning. However, these strengths are outweighed by consistent weaknesses in wet grip and overall dynamic performance (dry subjective feel/handling), limiting its suitability for drivers prioritizing maximum safety margins and precision handling.
it offers the lowest price and the lowest rolling resistance- 2025 EVO Summer Tire Test (2026)
fourth-lowest rolling resistance and energy use- 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tire Test (2026)
Around the wet handling circuit it was more than eight seconds off the pace, which was no surprise given that, compared to the others, it felt like driving on ice- 2025 EVO Summer Tire Test (2026)
second from last for wet handling, dry handling and straight-line aquaplaning- 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tire Test (2026)
In the dry it was equally poor - it simply did not grip as hard as other tires, felt less precise and squealed under load- 2025 EVO Summer Tire Test (2026)
the BMW's limited-slip differential was quickly overwhelmed at the rear, resulting in four-wheel drifts out of most corners where other tires showed only a hint of oversteer- 2025 EVO Summer Tire Test (2026)
felt less precise and squealed under load- 2025 EVO Summer Tire Test (2026)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Kormoran Ultra High Performance landed in eighth place overall. It struggled somewhat in handling and braking, finishing ninth in both wet and dry surface disciplines. However, it partially redeemed itself for daily driving by placing a respectable sixth in the economy and comfort tests.
The Kormoran Ultra High Performance may say "Ultra High Performance" on the sidewall, but that is not what it delivers. While it offers the lowest price and the lowest rolling resistance, fitting a set of these will ruin the handling of any car. Around the wet handling circuit it was more than eight seconds off the pace, which was no surprise given that, compared to the others, it felt like driving on ice. The BMW's limited-slip differential was quickly overwhelmed at the rear, resulting in four-wheel drifts out of most corners where other tires showed only a hint of oversteer. In the dry it was equally poor – it simply did not grip as hard as other tires, felt less precise and squealed under load. Less confident and less enjoyable in the dry than all rivals, and treacherous in the wet, this is a tire with few redeeming features. At only £30 per tire less than the test winner, false economy has never been so clear. Definitely not recommended.
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