225/50 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Continental PremiumContact 6
While it was already replaced by the 7th model, it's still offered in some dimensions and if the price is right, there is no reason not to buy it.
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- High drive-by noise levels
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
7 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
6 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
8 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
1 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
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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Efficient Grip Performance 2
- In stock
£143
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £143 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R16 92Y EVR )
- In stock
£160
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R16 92Y EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £160 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2
- In stock
£143
|
Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £143 |
Buy
tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R16 92Y EVR )
- In stock
£160
|
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R16 92Y EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £160 |
Buy
mytyres.co.uk
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Cars with 225/50 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
3.
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
6.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
7.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
8.
Nokian Wetproof
68%
9.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
10.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
54%
Wet
1.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%
2.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
3.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
5.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
7.
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
68%
8.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
9.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
10.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
95%
2.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
3.
Nokian Wetproof
85%
4.
Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
81%
5.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
7.
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
8.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
9.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
10.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
70%
Economy
1.
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
5.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
6.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
7.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
8.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
9.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
65%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
56%
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Did you know ...?
225/50 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 33 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/40 R17, 195/55 R16, 215/55 R18. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.5 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 1983.6 mm, which is very similar to 205/55 R16(1985.17 mm), 180/55 R17(1978.58 mm), 185/75 R14(1988.94 mm), 215/40 R18(1976.69 mm), 245/35 R18(1975.12 mm), 195/70 R14(1974.81 mm), 295/30 R18(1992.4 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 225/50 R16: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96. You can find 225/50 R16 on 10 car models - mainly BMW, Ford, Volvo, Audi, Jaguar.
225/50 R16 tire tests
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| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
