Snow
Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
1. Nokian WR D4
94%
215/45 R16 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
Michelin ALPIN 6
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
7 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
2 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
4 | 2021 | TÜV | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Good |
5 | 2021 | AutoMotorSport | 195/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2020 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/50 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2019 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Good |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Test winner |
2 | 2023 | Sport Auto | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
3 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Exemplary |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R18 | Highly recommended |
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
Michelin Alpin 6
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2023 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
3 | 2022 | Autoklub ČR | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
7 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autoexpress | 225/45 R19 | - |
2 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
4 | 2021 | TÜV | 225/45 R17 | - |
12 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Good |
5 | 2021 | AutoMotorSport | 195/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2020 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2020 | Autoexpress | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2020 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/50 R17 | Very good |
5 | 2020 | ACE | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2020 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2019 | Automotorsport | 215/55 R17 | Good |
Firestone Winterhawk 4
- Great handling on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on wet roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/60 R18 | Not recommended |
20 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Not recommended |
6 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Good |
5 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Good |
16 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 235/55 R18 | Highly recommended |
12 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2020 | Használtautó.hu | 205/55 R16 | - |
Barum Polaris 5
- Short braking distance on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
14 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
9 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
26 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
14 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Sufficient |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2021 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
15 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
10 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
21 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
Semperit Speed-Grip 5
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 225/45 R17 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
19 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
10 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
38 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
31 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
15 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
215/45 R16 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
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Dry
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Noise
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Costs
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Price
215/45 R16
215/45 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 ...?
215/45 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 17 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/40 R18, 190/50 R17, 205/65 R15. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 96.75 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 1884.64 mm, which is very similar to 175/70 R14(1886.84 mm), 195/50 R16(1889.35 mm), 185/60 R15(1894.38 mm), 185/65 R14(1872.7 mm), 215/40 R17(1896.89 mm), 205/40 R17(1871.76 mm), 165/65 R15(1870.82 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 215/45 R16: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 86, 90. You can find 215/45 R16 on 7 car models - mainly Seat, Skoda, Audi, Ford, Volkswagen.
