215/55 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
Max. price
Options
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
8 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
9 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
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
- -
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
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 |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
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
- -
| 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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 93V EVR )
- In stock
£123
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 93V EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
|
|
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2
- In stock
£125
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
|
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL
- In stock
£128
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
|
|
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 97W XL EVR )
- In stock
£133
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 97W XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £133 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
|
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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 93V EVR )
- In stock
£123
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 93V EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
|
|
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2
- In stock
£125
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
|
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL
- In stock
£128
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
|
|
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 97W XL EVR )
- In stock
£133
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/55 R16 97W XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £133 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
|
Cars with 215/55 R16 tyres
215/55 R16 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
2.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
3.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
5.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
7.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
75%
8.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
9.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
10.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Vredestein Ultrac
80%
3.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
7.
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
8.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
9.
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
68%
10.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
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.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
7.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
8.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
9.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
10.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
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.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
7.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
8.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
9.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
10.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
This is a preview of our comprehensive tyre test. The full test includes:
Detailed property breakdowns
Interactive sorting and filtering
Side-by-side comparisons
Did you know ...?
215/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 119 tyre models available, which can be compared to 215/60 R16, 215/65 R16, 205/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 118.25 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 2019.73 mm, which is very similar to 265/35 R18(2019.1 mm), 235/45 R17(2020.99 mm), 265/30 R19(2015.65 mm), 190/55 R17(2013.13 mm), 235/40 R18(2026.96 mm), 195/60 R16(2011.88 mm), 180/65 R16(2011.88 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/55 R16: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 87, 93, 97. You can find 215/55 R16 on 44 car models - mainly Ford, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Volvo, CITROËN.
Runflat
There are 3 runflat variants available.
Show
Show
