205/55 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Continental PremiumContact 7
Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- High drive-by noise levels
- Low mileage
- Bad value for the money
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
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Turanza T005 AO
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£85
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/55 R16 91W AO )
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£87
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/55 R16 91W * )
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Turanza T005 (*)
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£90
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Turanza T005 (*) RunFlat
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£98
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT ( 205/55 R16 91W *, runflat )
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£101
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Below average aquaplaning resistance
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
9 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
8 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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2 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 (P7C2) ( 205/55 R16 91V )
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£75
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Cinturato P7 C2
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£80
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Longer braking distance on dry roads
- High drive-by noise levels
- Poor handling on the wet
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
- Comfortable ride
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Exceptional mileage
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
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£83
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/55 R16 91Y EVR )
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£84
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/55 R16 91V EVR )
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£69
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
- Comfortable ride
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Exceptional mileage
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
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13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
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£83
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/55 R16 91Y EVR )
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£84
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/55 R16 91V EVR )
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£69
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
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£79
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Cars with 205/55 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
3.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
4.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
5.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
7.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
8.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
9.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
75%
10.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3.
Vredestein Ultrac
80%
4.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
5.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
8.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
9.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
10.
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
95%
2.
Michelin e.Primacy
86%
3.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
4.
Nokian Wetproof
85%
5.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
6.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
77%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
8.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
10.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
5.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
6.
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
7.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
8.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
9.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
10.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
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205/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 245 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/45 R17, 195/65 R15, 225/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 1985.17 mm, which is very similar to 225/50 R16(1983.6 mm), 185/75 R14(1988.94 mm), 180/55 R17(1978.58 mm), 295/30 R18(1992.4 mm), 225/45 R17(1992.71 mm), 195/65 R15(1993.34 mm), 215/40 R18(1976.69 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/55 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 89, 91, 94, 95. You can find 205/55 R16 on 114 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Audi.
205/55 R16 tire tests
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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| 205/55 R16 | Autobild | 2024 | Stopping distance | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Kumho Ecsta HS52 | 55 | VW Golf | |
| 205/55 R16 | ADAC | 2023 | Passenger car | GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | 50 | VW Golf | |
| 205/55 R16 | Tyre Reviews | 2023 | Passenger car | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun | 13 | VW Golf | |
| 205/55 R16 | Autoklub ČR | 2023 | Passenger car | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 19 | VW Golf | |
| 205/55 R16 | ADAC | 2021 | Passenger car | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Semperit Speed-Life 3 | 15 | VW Golf | |
| 205/55 R16 | Autobild | 2021 | Stopping distance | Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 | 53 | VW Golf | |
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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Tyres for EV cars Best dry-handling summer tyres Best summer rain tyres Best handling summer tyres Quietest summer tyres Most economical summer tyres Best anti-aquaplaning summer tyres205/55 R16 is found on 114 vehicles:
