Snow
Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
2. Nokian WR D4
94%
195/55 R16 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Tested 5x in 2024, 7x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOEXPRESS 2023 225/45 R17
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
2. DUNLOP Winter Sport 5
Tested 1x in 2024, 42x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
Minuses:
- -
3. Continental WinterContact TS 870
Tested 2x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - ADAC 2023 225/45 R17
- Test winner - AUTOEXPRESS 2023 225/45 R17
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on snow
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
195/55 R16 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
Wet braking, Wet handling, Wet circle cornering, …
12. Nokian WR D4
73%
Dry
Dry braking, Dry handling, Dry steering response, …
8. Nokian WR D4
82%
Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
15. Nokian WR D4
70%
Costs
Mileage, Fuel consumption, Rolling resistance, …
3. Nokian WR D4
85%
Price
195/55 R16
8. Michelin Alpin 6
£197
195/55 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 ...?
195/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 67 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/65 R15, 215/60 R17, 205/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 107.25 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 1950.61 mm, which is very similar to 205/40 R18(1951.56 mm), 185/65 R15(1952.5 mm), 190/50 R17(1953.44 mm), 235/40 R17(1947.16 mm), 160/60 R17(1959.73 mm), 215/45 R17(1964.44 mm), 205/45 R17(1936.16 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 195/55 R16: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 87, 91, 110. You can find 195/55 R16 on 39 car models - mainly Ford, Nissan, CITROËN, Dacia, Mini.
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