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205/65 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£108
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
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2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#4 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%
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205/65 R16 95 V £108
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Nokian Cargoproof C
NokianUpper-middle
Cargoproof C
PROMOBIL'26#2
8.1
Price from£110
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet handling
100%
Dry braking
100%
+8
Dry handling
50%
Interior noise
50%
Exterior noise
33%
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205/65 R16 107 T
A C 72dB
£110
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Vredestein Ultrac
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac
AUTOBILD'25#2TYREREVIEWS'25#3AFTONBLADET'25#7
4.3
Price from£130
Expert summary
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Performance
Sand traction
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
89%
Safety
86%
+20
Dry handling - objective
18%
Mileage
7%
Cost per warranted mile
0%
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205/65 R16 95 W £130
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3AVD'26#4
8.1
Price from£153
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
Rolling resistance
95%
Mileage
86%
Dry steering response
86%
+11
Dry lane changing
43%
Dry braking
35%
Wet side guide
29%
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205/65 R16 95 W
A B 70dB
£153
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Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£167
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%
+20
Price/value
26%
Grass traction
26%
Safety
13%
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205/65 R16 95 W
A B 69dB
£167
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£167
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£118
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
Rolling resistance
95%
Dry driving behavior
84%
Wet handling - objective
83%
+21
Price/value
29%
Exterior noise
25%
Grass traction
11%
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205/65 R16 95 W
B A 70dB
£158
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£158
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£167
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205/65 R16 95 W
B A 70dB
£178
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£178
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205/65 R16 107 T
A B 72dB
£118
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£118
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£139
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Michelin Agilis 3
MichelinPremium
Agilis 3
PROMOBIL'26#4
6.9
Price from£141
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Interior noise
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
+8
Dry braking
33%
Dry steering response
33%
Dry handling
33%
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205/65 R16 107 T
A B 72dB
£141
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£141
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£160
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Michelin Primacy 4+
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
AUTOBILD'25#4TYREREVIEWS'25#5AUTOBILD'24#1
7.8
Price from£159
Expert summary
Built for comfort and longevity. The Primacy 4+ delivers outstanding mileage, low noise, and a smooth ride — all backed by short braking distances. Aquaplaning reserves and wet grip are modest, but if you value a quiet, comfortable ride with low running costs, this is the Michelin to get.
Performance
Mileage
89%
Comfort
81%
Rolling resistance
78%
+15
Wet side guide
14%
Price/value
0%
Safety
0%
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Goodyear Efficientgrip Cargo 2
GoodyearPremium
Efficientgrip Cargo 2
PROMOBIL'26#5
6.8
Price from£117
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Dry handling - objective
83%
Wet braking
67%
+8
Dry handling
33%
Exterior noise
33%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
17%
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205/65 R16 103 T
B C 72dB
£117
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£117
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£141
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205/65 R16 107 T
B C 72dB
£118
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£118
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£132
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.6
Price from£96
Expert summary
Ventus Prime 4 Is our favorite every day tyre, as it offers premium safety at an affordable price. Short braking distances, good handling, but slightly worse at aquaplaning and comfort.
Performance
Sand traction
91%
Handling on gravel
91%
Price/value
90%
+15
Aquaplaning - cross
39%
Interior noise
37%
Mud traction
36%
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205/65 R16 95 H
B C 72dB
£147
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205/65 R16 99 H
B A 70dB
£96
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£96
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£122
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£88
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%
Sand traction
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
87%
+17
Dry driving behavior
28%
Exterior noise
27%
Interior noise
23%
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205/65 R16 95 H
C A 71dB
£88
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£93
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Nexen N Fera Primus
NexenBudget
N Fera Primus
MOTOR'26#6AUTOBILD'24#11ADAC'24#11
7.4
Price from£92
Expert summary
A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.
Performance
Interior noise
67%
Wet braking
67%
Wet circle cornering
66%
+8
Exterior noise
31%
Mileage
20%
Cost per warranted mile
5%
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Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£136
Performance
Dry steering response
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
+16
Aquaplaning - longitudal
11%
Aquaplaning - cross
8%
Wet handling - objective
0%
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205/65 R16 95 H
B A 71dB
£136
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£136
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£148
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Barum Vanis 3
BarumBudget
Vanis 3
PROMOBIL'26#6
6.7
Price from£91
Performance
Dry handling
100%
Interior noise
100%
Dry handling - objective
83%
+8
Aquaplaning - longitudal
17%
Dry steering response
17%
Dry braking
0%
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205/65 R16 107 T
C C 72dB
£91
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£91
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£124
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Toyo Proxes Comfort
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
AVD'26#7AUTOBILD'25#8AUTOBILD'25#11
7.8
Price from£65
Expert summary
A quiet, comfortable all-rounder at a competitive price. The Proxes Comfort delivers solid dry braking and balanced handling across conditions. It won't excel in aquaplaning or mileage, but it covers the basics well and keeps the cabin quiet.
Performance
Exterior noise
79%
Dry braking
78%
Wet side guide
71%
+18
Handling on gravel
22%
Dry steering response
10%
Dry lane changing
0%
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Firestone Vanhawk 3
FirestoneUpper-middle
Vanhawk 3
PROMOBIL'26#7
6.6
Price from£106
Performance
Exterior noise
100%
Dry braking
67%
Dry lane changing
50%
+8
Wet handling - objective
0%
Wet handling
0%
Dry handling - objective
0%
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205/65 R16 107 T
B B 70dB
£106
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£106
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£137
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205/65 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
2. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
4. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
5. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
6. Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
7. Vredestein Ultrac
69%
8. Maxxis Premitra HP6
66%
9. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
66%
10. Michelin Primacy 5
64%
11. Nexen N Fera Primus
61%
12. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
13. Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
14. Giti GitiSynergy H2
54%
15. Continental EcoContact 6
50%

Wet

1. Vredestein Ultrac
78%
2. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
3. Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
4. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
5. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
6. Michelin Primacy 5
68%
7. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
8. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
9. Dunlop Sport BluResponse
62%
10. Maxxis Premitra HP6
62%
11. Pirelli Cinturato P7
60%
12. Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%
13. Toyo Proxes Comfort
56%
14. Nexen N fera Sport
51%
15. Giti GitiSynergy H2
44%

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Cars with 205/65 R16 tyres

Countryman 2017
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E-Klasse 2016
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Optima 2012
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2012
A4 2004
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2004
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Customer reviews

666 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154) Bridgestone Turanza T001 3.2/5 (95) Toyo Proxes CF2 4/5 (92) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59) Michelin Primacy 4+ 3.7/5 (33) Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 3.1/5 (28) Dunlop EconoDrive 2.2/5 (22) Falken Linam VAN01 2.2/5 (5) Firestone Vanhawk 2 2.1/5 (4)

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Did you know ...?

205/65 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 42 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/50 R16, 235/65 R16, 225/65 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 133.25 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 2113.98 mm, which is very similar to 275/30 R20(2114.29 mm), 235/35 R20(2112.72 mm), 215/50 R18(2111.78 mm), 200/60 R17(2110.52 mm), 275/35 R19(2120.89 mm), 235/40 R19(2106.75 mm), 325/25 R20(2106.44 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/65 R16: 0(km/h), C(km/h), H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107. You can find 205/65 R16 on 17 car models - mainly .

205/65 R16 is found on 17 vehicles:

AudiAudi
A4
FiatFiat
Talento
HondaHonda
CR-V
HyundaiHyundai
XG
ChevroletChevrolet
Trax
KiaKia
Optima
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
Marco PoloVianoVitoE-Klasse
MiniMini
Countryman
NissanNissan
PrimastarNV300
OpelOpel
MokkaVivaro
RenaultRenault
Trafic
VW CommercialVW Commercial
Transporter

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