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185/60 R16 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

UltraGrip 9+

goodyear
4.3/5
£116

EuroWinter HS01

falken
4/5
£110

Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

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4.85/5

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
50%
Snow braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry braking
4.85/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
2
2023Automotorsport255/45 R20Very good
5
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Highly recommended
3
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18Exemplary
3
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Recommended
2
2023Sportauto225/40 R18Very good
1
2023Autobild225/40 R18Test winner

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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 185/60 R16 90H XL *, EDR )
- In stock
£118
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4.9/5

Continental WinterContact TS 870

Continental has been dominating the winter tyre segment for years, and the TS870 is no different. It is very well-balanced and offers great mileage, making the premium price point worthwhile in the long run.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
4.9/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
8
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
1
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
1
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
1
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17Test winner
1
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
1
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
2
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17Highly recommended
1
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Test winner
1
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
1
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
1
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
1
2021TÜV225/45 R17-
4
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
1
2021Autobild205/55 R16Exemplary
2
2021AutoMotorSport195/55 R16Very good

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WinterContact TS 870
- In stock
£125
WinterContact TS 870 In stock Free shipping
£125 Buy
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 185/60 R16 86H EVc )
- In stock
£134
Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 185/60 R16 86H EVc ) In stock Free shipping
£134 Buy
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2.75/5

Kumho Wintercraft WP52

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
50%
Dry braking
Interior noise
Wet braking
Dry handling
Snow handling
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 185/60 R16 86H 4PR )
- In stock
£105
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3.45/5

Michelin Alpin 6

The Alpin 6 was introduced back in 2019, but still holds up surprisingly well compared to the current competitors. It's pricey, but Michelin promises it will maintain it's performance during the whole lifespan, which is rarely tested.
50%
Comfort
Snow traction
Wet braking
Wet handling
Dry braking
3.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
5
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
5
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
3
2024ADAC205/55 R16Good
6
2023Autoexpress225/45 R17-
2
2023ADAC205/60 R16Good
2
2023ADAC225/45 R17Good
6
2022Autoexpress225/45 R19-
3
2022Autozeitung225/45 R17Highly recommended
3
2022Autoklub ČR225/45 R17-
7
2022Tyre Reviews225/45 R17-
4
2022ADAC215/60 R16Good
3
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
1
2022Autobild215/55 R17Exemplary
4
2022ADAC185/65 R15Good
3.2/5

Uniroyal WinterExpert

Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - cross
Exterior noise
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
3.2/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
14
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory
14
2022ADAC215/60 R16Satisfactory
7
2022AutoMotorSport245/45 R19Sufficient

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Winter Expert
- In stock
£94
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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 185/60 R16 86H EVc )
- In stock
£102
Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 185/60 R16 86H EVc ) In stock Free shipping
£102 Buy
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2.75/5

Kumho WinterCraft WP52

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
50%
Dry braking
Interior noise
Wet braking
Dry handling
Snow handling
2.75/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18-
9
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
7
2023Autobild225/40 R18Good
19
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
17
2022Autobild215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 185/60 R16 86H 4PR )
- In stock
£105
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£105 Buy
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2.55/5

Falken Eurowinter HS02

The EuroWinter HS02 is one of the few affordable winter tires with good mileage and low rolling resistance. It offers strong driving characteristics, with only slight weaknesses on snow.
50%
Dry handling
Dry braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Exterior noise
Wet braking
2.55/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024ADAC205/55 R16Satisfactory
22
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
11
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory

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Falken EUROWINTER HS02 ( 185/60 R16 86H BLK )
- In stock
£87
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3.15/5

Barum Polaris 5

The czech low-cost tire has high projected mileage and is good on snow, but lacks a bit of wet and dry performance. Pricewise, it can match the low-cost chinese tyres and in comparison, it's definitely a better option.
50%
Interior noise
Dry handling
Exterior noise
Snow traction
Snow handling
3.15/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
18
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
16
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
14
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
9
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory
12
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
26
2022Autobild215/55 R17-
14
2022ADAC185/65 R15Sufficient
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
15
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
12
2021ADAC195/65 R15Satisfactory
15
2020Autobild245/45 R18Good
10
2020Autobild245/45 R18-
21
2019Autobild225/45 R17-
3/5

Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21

50%
Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Dry braking
Wet braking
3/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
26
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
10
2022ADAC185/65 R15Satisfactory
16
2021Autobild205/55 R16-
19
2021Autobild205/55 R16Satisfactory
11
2020Használtautó.hu205/55 R16-

185/60 R16 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
4. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
74%
6. Toyo Observe S944
62%
7. Barum Polaris 5
57%
8. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
50%
9. Uniroyal WinterExpert
36%

Wet

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2. GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%
3. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4. Michelin Alpin 6
70%
5. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
55%
6. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
47%
8. Barum Polaris 5
41%
9. Toyo Observe S944
40%

Snow

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
77%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
4. Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
63%
6. Barum Polaris 5
61%
7. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
48%
8. Toyo Observe S944
44%
9. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
24%

Comfort

1. Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
3. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
4. Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
62%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
60%
6. Toyo Observe S944
57%
7. Barum Polaris 5
55%
8. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%
9. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
33%

Economy

1. Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
2. Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
3. Barum Polaris 5
77%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
5. Michelin Alpin 6
59%
6. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
41%

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