215/70 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | TYRE REVIEWS | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
7 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 235/55 R18 | Exemplary |
1 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | - |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Efficient Grip 2 SUV
- In stock
£110
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Efficient Grip 2 SUV | In stock | Free shipping | £110 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ( 215/70 R16 100H EVR )
- In stock
£139
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ( 215/70 R16 100H EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £139 |
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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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
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 |
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 |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very 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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | - |
4 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2025 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Very good |
4 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
9 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Recommended for economical driving |
6 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Good |
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2025 | Aftonbladet | 225/45 R17 | - |
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 |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135A ( 215/70 R16 100H 4PR R SBL )
- In stock
£120
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135A ( 215/70 R16 100H 4PR R SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £120 |
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Ventus Prime4 K135
- In stock
£121
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Ventus Prime4 K135 | In stock | Free shipping | £121 |
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Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
12 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
20 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
31 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
30 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Poor |
12 | 2020 | Autozeitung | 225/50 R17 | - |
11 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2020 | ACE | 215/55 R17 | Conditionally recommended |
9 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 2025 | Autobild | 255/55 R18 | Conditionally recommended |
3 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 275/65 R18 | - |
Cars with 215/70 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
2.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
3.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
4.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
5.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
6.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
7.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
66%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%
9.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
35%
Wet
1.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
3.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
5.
Firestone Roadhawk
60%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
7.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
57%
8.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
47%
9.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
46%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
2.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
56%
3.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
54%
4.
General Tire Grabber GT Plus
53%
5.
Vredestein Ultrac
49%
6.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
47%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
44%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
33%
9.
Firestone Roadhawk
31%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
4.
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
73%
5.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
6.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
7.
Vredestein Ultrac
38%
8.
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
34%
9.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
33%
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Did you know ...?
215/70 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 31 tyre models available, which can be compared to 190/50 R17, 185/70 R14, 165/65 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 70 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 70% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 150.5 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 2222.36 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R20(2222.68 mm), 205/55 R19(2224.56 mm), 245/35 R21(2214.51 mm), 275/45 R18(2213.88 mm), 225/55 R18(2213.88 mm), 285/30 R21(2212.94 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/70 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: 10, 99, 100, 104, 108, 110. You can find 215/70 R16 on 20 car models - mainly Ford, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Opel, CITROËN.
