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235/60 R16 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Continental WinterContact TS 870 P
Tested 10x in 2024, 15x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/60 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 235/60 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by ARBO 2023 235/55 R18
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
Tested 2x in 2024, 22x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 225/45 R17
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
- -
3. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Tested 7x in 2024, 7x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/60 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
235/60 R16 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
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235/60 R16
235/60 R16 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
Did you know ...?
235/60 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter 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 - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 141 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 2162.67 mm, which is very similar to 295/35 R19(2164.87 mm), 215/60 R17(2167.07 mm), 255/45 R18(2157.33 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 235/55 R17(2168.64 mm), 255/35 R20(2156.7 mm), 215/65 R16(2154.82 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 235/60 R16: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 100, 110. You can find 235/60 R16 on 12 car models - mainly Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Cadillac.
