205/80 R16 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Blizzak LM-80 EVO

7.4

£173

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BluEarth winter V905

6.2

£119

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Blizzak 6

'25#1

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9.2

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Expert summary

Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.

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#7

2026

theTire Lab.comRecommended#7 Winter tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

79%

Comfort

78%

Snow traction

76%

+6

Dry braking

53%

Exterior noise

52%

Interior noise

29%

Test results

2025235/50 R19#1(Test winner)

2025275/35 R19#2(Very good)

2025225/45 R17#3(-)

2025215/55 R17#3(Good)

2025225/40 R18#3(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025245/45 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#6(-)

2025215/55 R17#6(Very good)

2025215/55 R17#7(Good)

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205/80 R16 104 H

B C 70dB

£144

mytyres.co.uk

£144

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205/80 R16 tyre test

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Dry

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

64%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

70%

Snow

1. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

73%

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17 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Yokohama BluEarth winter V905 3.8/5 (14)

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205/80 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 13 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/50 R16, 175/75 R16, 185/55 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 80 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 80% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 164 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 2307.19 mm, which is very similar to 275/55 R17(2306.87 mm), 235/75 R15(2304.36 mm), 235/70 R16(2310.33 mm), 295/30 R22(2311.58 mm), 285/35 R21(2302.47 mm), 285/40 R20(2312.21 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/80 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104, 110.