205/60 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Summer

160

Tyres

We recommend

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.8

£135

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Price / Value

Roadhawk 2

8.1

£89

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Budget

EcoControl HP2

7.4

£76

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Premium

Blue Response TG

205/60 R16 92 H

£103

Best price in last 6 months Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

205/60 R16 96 V .

£81

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

205/60 R16 92 H

£99

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

205/60 R16 92 V

£80

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

Turanza T005

205/60 R16 92 H

£104

Best price in last 6 months

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

205/60 R16 92 H

£89

Premium

Blue Response TG

205/60 R16 92 V

£117

Best price in last 6 months

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

205/60 R16 96

£88

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£103

Price from£103

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 handling

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

+1

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (3)

205/60 R16 92 H £103

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£103

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205/60 R16 92 V £117

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£117

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205/60 R16 96 V £121

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£121

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2

Premium

PremiumContact 7

'26#1

'26#1

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£135

Price from£135

Expert summary

Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.

Recommended

#5

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#5 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

93%

Wet circle cornering

91%

Wet handling

87%

+4

Aquaplaning - longitudal

65%

Interior noise

53%

Exterior noise

40%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#1(Good)

2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#1(Good)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026245/45 R19#6(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

2025225/45 R17#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

205/60 R16 96 V XL

A C 72dB

£135

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£135

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£142

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3

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

'26#3

'26#3

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£99

Price from£99

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

Comfort

100%

Wet circle cornering

90%

Exterior noise

82%

+4

Wet braking

57%

Dry braking

49%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

48%

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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Price variants (9)

205/60 R16 92 H

A B 70dB

£99

mytyres.co.uk

£99

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£110

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 92 V

A B 70dB

£116

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£116

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£117

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 H XL

A A 70dB

£130

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£130

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205/60 R16 96 H XL

A A 70dB

£116

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£116

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205/60 R16 96 W

A B 70dB

£140

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£140

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4

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£115

Price from£115

Expert summary

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

+2

Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#6(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (6)

205/60 R16 92 H £123

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£123

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 92 H

A A 68dB

£115

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£115

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£126

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 92 V

A B 70dB

£128

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£128

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£134

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 V

A A 69dB

£148

mytyres.co.uk

£148

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£153

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 H XL

A B 70dB

£142

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£142

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£143

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 W XL

A B 70dB

£140

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£140

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£142

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5

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£80

Price from£80

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

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

69%

Wet circle cornering

64%

+3

Dry braking

25%

Comfort

17%

Exterior noise

10%

Test results

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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Price variants (4)

205/60 R16 92 H

A C 71dB

£89

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£89

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205/60 R16 92 V

A C 71dB

£80

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£80

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£122

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 V

A B 71dB

£108

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£108

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 W

A B 71dB

£107

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£107

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6

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£114

Price from£114

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%

Aquaplaning - cross

63%

Wet handling

59%

+3

Wet circle cornering

44%

Dry braking

43%

Exterior noise

42%

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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Price variants (2)

205/60 R16 92 V

A B 69dB

£114

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£114

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£120

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 V

A B 70dB

£126

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£126

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£132

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Upper-middle

E.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.9

Price from

£92

Price from£92

Expert summary

If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.

Performance

Dry braking

80%

Exterior noise

72%

Wet circle cornering

71%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

44%

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Wet handling

27%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R18#5(Good)

2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)

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Price variants (1)

205/60 R16 96 H £92

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£92

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8

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£104

Price from£104

Expert summary

The Turanza T005 was introduced in 2018, but still stands as a great tyre, offered in incredible 350 different sizes. It’s universal also in it’s properties - it’s a balanced mix of wet and dry performance with above-average rolling resistance.

Performance

Dry braking

80%

Wet handling

77%

Wet circle cornering

72%

+4

Aquaplaning - longitudal

57%

Comfort

42%

Exterior noise

24%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2024215/40 R18#3(Very good)

2023205/55 R16#3(-)

2023205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(Good)

2022215/55 R17#1(-)

2022215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2022245/45 R19#2(Very good)

2022185/65 R15#2(Good)

2022215/60 R16#3(Good)

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Price variants (17)

205/60 R16 92 V

A B 71dB

£188

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£188

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205/60 R16 92 H

A A 71dB

£135

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£135

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205/60 R16 92 H

B B 71dB

£104

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£104

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£121

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£81

Price from£81

Expert summary

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

Wet braking

64%

+3

Dry braking

49%

Exterior noise

27%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(-)

2022255/35 R19#6(-)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

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Price variants (4)

205/60 R16 92 V

A A 71dB

£110

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£110

In stock · Free shipping

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205/60 R16 96 V

B C 70dB

£81

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£81

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£85

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10

Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£141

Price from£141

Expert summary

The P Zero range is with us for a long time, also being a favorite choice for car manufacturers as first equipment. It’s a good, well balanced and enjoyable tyre. It tends to get quite a few mid-life updates so make sure you get the latest one.

Performance

Wet circle cornering

95%

Wet handling

89%

Dry handling

72%

+3

Wet braking

63%

Aquaplaning - cross

53%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

46%

Test results

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (3)

205/60 R16 96 T XL£141

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£141

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205/60 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Falken ZIEX ZE320

85%

2. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

84%

3. Continental PremiumContact 7

79%

4. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

5. Kumho Ecsta HS52

78%

6. Bridgestone Turanza T005

78%

7. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

73%

8. Michelin e.Primacy

73%

9. Toyo Proxes Comfort

72%

10. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

11. Michelin Primacy 4+

70%

12. Maxxis Premitra HP5

70%

13. Pirelli Cinturato P7

70%

14. Vredestein Ultrac

69%

15. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

69%

Wet

1. Vredestein Ultrac

78%

2. Continental PremiumContact 7

78%

3. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

4. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

73%

5. Nexen N Fera Primus

73%

6. Semperit Speed-Life 3

73%

7. Bridgestone Turanza T005

72%

8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

72%

9. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

68%

10. Maxxis Premitra HP5

67%

11. Michelin Primacy 4+

67%

12. Firestone Roadhawk 2

66%

13. Falken ZIEX ZE320

66%

14. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

65%

15. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

64%

Comfort

1. Michelin e.Primacy

90%

2. Falken Ziex ZE320

87%

3. Kleber Dynaxer HP4

85%

4. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

5. Semperit Speed-Life 3

82%

6. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

7. Kleber Dynaxer HP5

77%

8. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

73%

9. Toyo Proxes Comfort

72%

10. Falken e.Ziex

69%

11. Michelin Primacy 4+

68%

12. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

66%

13. Fulda EcoControl HP2

65%

14. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

65%

15. Vredestein Ultrac+

63%

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Michelin Primacy 3 3.6/5 (121)

Dunlop Sport BluResponse 3.7/5 (121)

Michelin Energy Saver 3.7/5 (111)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.7/5 (95)

Bridgestone Turanza T001 3.1/5 (82)

Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 2.9/5 (53)

Firestone Roadhawk 3.1/5 (40)

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205/60 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 145 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/55 R17, 225/50 R17, 215/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 123 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 2049.58 mm, which is very similar to 245/45 R17(2049.26 mm), 170/80 R15(2051.46 mm), 200/55 R17(2047.69 mm), 245/40 R18(2052.09 mm), 185/80 R14(2047.06 mm), 285/30 R19(2053.34 mm), 225/60 R15(2045.18 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/60 R16: 0(km/h), H(210km/h), IKAIO(km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 41, 92, 96, 100. You can find 205/60 R16 on 75 car models - mainly .

There are 17 runflat variants available.