205/55 R16 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2025)
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | TYRE REVIEWS | 235/35 R19 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
3 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 205/55 R16 91H EVR )
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£90
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 205/55 R16 91H EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £90 |
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Ultragrip Performance 3
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£102
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 205/55 R16 94H XL EVR )
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£104
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Ultragrip Performance 3 XL
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£115
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
2 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Test winner |
1 | 2021 | TÜV | 225/45 R17 | - |
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 205/55 R16 91H EVc )
- In stock
£95
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 ( 205/55 R16 91H EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £95 |
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WinterContact TS 870
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£110
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WinterContact TS 870 | In stock | Free shipping | £110 |
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
25 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
19 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
10 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
12 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2020 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2020 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Good |
1 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
10 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Test winner |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
1 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
While being somehow dated as it was introduced back in 2015, it received some midlife updates and still holds up with the current models, at least in smaller dimensions. At the right price, it could be a great choice.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
8 | 2020 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2018 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2016 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2016 | GTÜ | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2016 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Exemplary |
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
There aren’t many things to dislike about the Winter i*cept RS3, except perhaps for slightly lower mileage and higher rolling resistance. For its price, it performs well in all weather conditions.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
7 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
5 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
9 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
7 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Sufficient |
4 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
7 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
28 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
28 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Good |
14 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Sufficient |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
12 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
25 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Good |
19 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
Firestone WinterHawk 4
The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Not recommended |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Not recommended |
7 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
14 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Good |
5 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
19 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
25 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2019 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Recommended |
41 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
G-Force Winter 2 is our favorite budget winter tyre. It's great on snow and offers good safety on all surfaces, which is no surprise as BFGoodrich is a part of the Michelin group.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Good |
13 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
8 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
4 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
5 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2021 | AutoMotorSport | 195/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/50 R17 | Very good |
Kleber Krisalp HP3
Old but gold, that is how we can pretty much describe the Krisalp HP3. It's a winter tyre that is great on snow for a good price, which is what the average driver is looking for. It's not a premium tyre, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Good |
16 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2018 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
11 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
28 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 245/45 R18 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2023 | Sportauto | 225/40 R18 | Good |
28 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
Firestone Winterhawk 4
The Winterhawk 4 is a tyre with mixed ratings as there are tests where the tyre was not recommended. Common criticisms include longer braking distances and significant understeer
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Not recommended |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Not recommended |
7 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
14 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Good |
5 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
22 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
21 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
25 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 235/35 R19 | Conditionally recommended |
21 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
36 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
40 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
Nokian Snowproof 2
The Snowproof 2 is the new version of the very popular first generation. As is usual for the nordic brand, It's great on snow while being more affordable than the premium brands.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
27 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2023 | ARBÖ | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
14 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
26 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
14 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Sufficient |
12 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
15 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
10 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
21 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
Kristall Control HP2 is an affordable snow specialist with some compromises in the wet and dry handling and braking.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
19 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
18 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2018 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
23 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
11 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
11 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
17 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
18 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
23 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
22 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
17 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
15 | 2017 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | - |
17 | 2017 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2017 | ADAC | 215/65 R16 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26 | 2024 | AUTOBILD | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
19 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
Cars with 205/55 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
2.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81%
4.
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
5.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6.
Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906
76%
7.
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
8.
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
9.
Michelin Alpin 6
74%
10.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
65%
Wet
1.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
2.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
3.
GoodYear UltraGrip 9+
85%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
81%
5.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
6.
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
72%
7.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
70%
8.
Michelin Alpin 6
70%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
10.
Vredestein Wintrac
66%
Snow
1.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
5.
Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
77%
6.
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
74%
7.
Debica Frigo HP2
72%
8.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
9.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
70%
10.
Sava Eskimo HP2
67%
Comfort
1.
Giti GitiWinter W2
87%
2.
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
4.
Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
5.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
6.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac
70%
8.
FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
10.
GT Radial Winter Pro 2 evo
66%
Economy
1.
Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
2.
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
3.
Continental WinterContact TS 870
88%
4.
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5.
Dunlop Winter Sport 5
79%
6.
Barum Polaris 5
77%
7.
Vredestein Wintrac
77%
8.
Fulda Kristall Control HP2
73%
9.
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
10.
Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
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205/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 171 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/50 R17, 195/65 R15, 205/60 R16. 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 winter tyres in 205/55 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 91, 94, 98, 110. You can find 205/55 R16 on 114 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Audi.
Runflat
There are 18 runflat variants available.
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