195/50 R16 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Ecsta HS52

195/50 R16 88 V 7

£77

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Ecsta HS52

195/50 R16 84 H V XL

£81

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Summer

195/50 R16 84 V .

£83

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195/50 R16 88 V .

£83

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Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

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£116

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Expert summary

The Dunlop Blue Response TG is a new summer touring tyre from Dunlop, designed as the successor to the long-running Dunlop Sport BluResponse. Positioned in the mid-range segment, it targets drivers looking for a balanced combination of wet and dry performance with good fuel efficiency. The tyre made an impressive debut by winning the AMS 2026 summer tyre test in the 195/55 R16 size. In the AMS test, the Blue Response TG achieved outstanding scores across the board: 9.7/10 for dry performance and an exceptional 9.9/10 for wet performance, demonstrating Dunlop's focus on safety in all conditions. The tyre also scored well for environmental characteristics with a 7.2/10 rating, reflecting improvements in rolling resistance and noise levels compared to its predecessor. Currently available in 195/55 R16 and 205/55 R16 sizes with a V speed rating (up to 240 km/h), the Blue Response TG is expected to expand its size range as production ramps up. The TG designation signals a new generation in Dunlop's touring-focused Blue Response lineup.

Recommended

#6

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Wet handling - objective

100%

+8

Dry steering response

86%

Comfort

86%

Rolling resistance

14%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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Efficient Grip Performance 2

'26#3

'26#3

'25#2

8.7

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£129

Price from£129

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Mileage

100%

Price/value

100%

Wet handling - objective

93%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Interior noise

43%

Dry driving behavior

41%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025205/55 R16#2(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)

2024215/55 R17#4(-)

2024205/55 R16#4(Exemplary)

2024225/55 R17#5(Good)

2024225/45 R17#5(Recommended)

2024215/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#13(-)

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195/50 R16 88 V

A C 69dB

£129

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ZIEX ZE320

'26#1

'26#2

'26#5

8.0

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£89

Price from£89

Expert summary

The ZE320 is Falken's follow-up to the ZE310, and in some areas it's a clear step forward — dry handling is strong, and it's one of the quietest tyres in its class. Tyre Reviews even rated it highly recommended with top marks in wet handling. That said, wet braking is a real weak spot, especially in cooler conditions, and cross aquaplaning protection is poor. Higher rolling resistance and limited mileage are familiar problems carried over from the predecessor. Available in only 52 sizes, it's still a decent pick if you prioritize a quiet, composed ride and don't push hard in the wet.

Performance

Exterior noise

92%

Dry braking

90%

Wet handling

89%

+9

Aquaplaning - cross

36%

Price/value

25%

Mileage

15%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Test winner)

2026235/55 R18#2(Good)

2026215/55 R17#5(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#7(-)

2025225/45 R17#10(-)

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Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

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£94

Price from£94

Expert summary

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

Performance

Interior noise

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

+14

Dry steering response

23%

Exterior noise

10%

Mileage

0%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)

2026195/55 R16#5(Good)

2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

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195/50 R16 88 V XL

A C 71dB

£94

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Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

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£136

Price from£136

Expert summary

The Turanza 6 is quite a new addition to Bridgestone’s lineup, being introduced in 2023. Featuring the new ENLITEN technology, it should be lighter and have positive effect on fuel efficiency. In the tests, the efficiency is confirmed alongside with higher mileage. That being said, it somehow lacks the performance of other premium tyres, so we would recommend it only when the price is lower.

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#6(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2025215/55 R17#3(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#4(-)

2025255/55 R18#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#3(Exemplary)

2024235/55 R18#4(Good)

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195/50 R16 88 V

A B 70dB

£136

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£136

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£150

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Customer reviews

1199 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Dunlop Sport BluResponse 3.8/5 (180)

Michelin Primacy 3 3.7/5 (178)

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154)

Uniroyal RainSport 3 3.7/5 (123)

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 3.9/5 (117)

Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 3.7/5 (97)

Uniroyal RainSport 5 3.5/5 (60)

Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59)

Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 3.6/5 (57)

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195/50 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 37 tyre models available, which can be compared to 245/40 R20, 235/40 R18, 160/60 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 97.5 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 1889.35 mm, which is very similar to 175/70 R14(1886.84 mm), 215/45 R16(1884.64 mm), 185/60 R15(1894.38 mm), 215/40 R17(1896.89 mm), 205/55 R15(1905.38 mm), 185/65 R14(1872.7 mm), 205/40 R17(1871.76 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 195/50 R16: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 84, 88, 89, 105. You can find 195/50 R16 on 17 car models - mainly .