215/65 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
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 |
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Outstanding |
2 | 2023 | ACE | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
1 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Test winner |
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 |
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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/65 R16 98V EVR )
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£118
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
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£122
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £122 |
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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
- -
| 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 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/65 R16 98V EVR )
- In stock
£118
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 215/65 R16 98V EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
- In stock
£122
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £122 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Cars with 215/65 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
3.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
6.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
75%
7.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
8.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
9.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
10.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
66%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Vredestein Ultrac
80%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
5.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
8.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
9.
Nexen N fera Sport SUV
66%
10.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
Comfort
1.
Nexen N fera Sport SUV
78%
2.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
3.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
5.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
69%
6.
Apollo Alnac 4G
66%
7.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
8.
Debica Presto HP2
55%
9.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
54%
10.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
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.
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
73%
8.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
9.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
10.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
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215/65 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 121 tyre models available, which can be compared to 215/60 R16, 215/55 R16, 225/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 139.75 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 2154.82 mm, which is very similar to 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 225/45 R19(2152.31 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 295/30 R20(2151.99 mm), 185/75 R16(2148.54 mm), 235/60 R16(2162.67 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/65 R16: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 98, 102, 103, 106, 109. You can find 215/65 R16 on 52 car models - mainly Nissan, Renault, Opel, Peugeot, CITROËN.
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