215/45 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
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
- -
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
Cars with 215/45 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
3.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
75%
4.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
5.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
7.
Nokian Wetproof
68%
8.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
9.
BFGoodrich Advantage
62%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
55%
Wet
1.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
3.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
4.
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
68%
5.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
6.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
7.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
8.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
9.
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
10.
Avon ZV7
62%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
95%
2.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
3.
Nokian Wetproof
85%
4.
Giti Gitisport S2
81%
5.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
6.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
7.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
8.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
69%
9.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
10.
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
4.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
5.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
6.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
7.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
8.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
9.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
60%
10.
Giti Gitisport S2
57%
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Did you know ...?
215/45 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 26 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/65 R15, 165/65 R14, 155/70 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 96.75 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 1884.64 mm, which is very similar to 175/70 R14(1886.84 mm), 195/50 R16(1889.35 mm), 185/60 R15(1894.38 mm), 185/65 R14(1872.7 mm), 215/40 R17(1896.89 mm), 205/40 R17(1871.76 mm), 165/65 R15(1870.82 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/45 R16: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 86, 90. You can find 215/45 R16 on 7 car models - mainly Seat, Skoda, Audi, Ford, Volkswagen.
