Snow
Snow braking, Snow traction, Snow cornering, …
9. Nokian WR D4
84%
195/45 R16 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
Table of contents:
Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. 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
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
2. 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
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
3. Michelin ALPIN 6
Tested 1x in 2024, 27x in total.
Test results:
- Recommended by ADAC 2023 225/45 R17
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
195/45 R16 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Wet
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Dry
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9. Nokian WR D4
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Noise
Interior noise, Exterior noise
5. Nokian WR D4
84%
Costs
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Price
195/45 R16
195/45 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 ...?
195/45 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 20 tyre models available, which can be compared to 175/65 R15, 175/65 R13, 185/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 87.75 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 1828.09 mm, which is very similar to 175/65 R14(1831.86 mm), 185/55 R15(1836.26 mm), 165/60 R15(1818.98 mm), 215/40 R16(1817.1 mm), 155/80 R13(1816.47 mm), 205/50 R15(1840.97 mm), 185/60 R14(1814.58 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 195/45 R16: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 80, 84. You can find 195/45 R16 on 20 car models - mainly Ford, Fiat, Kia, MG, Opel.
