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215/70 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP 2 SUV
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EFFICIENTGRIP 2 SUV

9.2
£116
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Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
GoodyearPremium
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
MOTOR'26#3AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOBILD'23#4
9.2
Price from£116
Expert summary
Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability
Recommended
#13
2026
theTire Lab.comRecommended#13 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Mileage
100%
Interior noise
100%
Exterior noise
91%
+12
Dry handling
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
62%
Dry braking
49%
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215/70 R16 100 H
A C 70dB
£116
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
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 handling - objective
97%
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
+12
Rolling resistance
37%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
0%
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
Price from£129
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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215/70 R16 100 T
C C 72dB
£129
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£146
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£90
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%
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215/70 R16 100 H
A C 71dB
£90
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Michelin Primacy 5
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#3TYREREVIEWS'26#3AVD'26#4
8.1
Price from£155
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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215/70 R16 100 H
A C 70dB
£155
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6
Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£143
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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215/70 R16 100 H
A B 69dB
£143
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Falken ZIEX ZE320
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE320
AUTOEXPRESS'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#2AVD'26#5
8.0
Price from£106
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%
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Toyo Proxes Comfort
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
AVD'26#7AUTOBILD'25#8AUTOBILD'25#11
7.8
Price from£109
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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215/70 R16 100 V £109
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9
Michelin Primacy 4+
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
AUTOBILD'25#4TYREREVIEWS'25#5AUTOBILD'24#1
7.8
Price from£162
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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215/70 R16 100 H £162
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Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£120
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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215/70 R16 100 H mfs
C C 70dB
£120
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£120
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£136
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11
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.6
Price from£106
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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215/70 R16 100 H
B A 70dB
£106
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£106
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£111
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Cooper Summer
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#7
7.6
Price from£111
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
100%
Wet side guide
86%
Wet handling
86%
+8
Rolling resistance
43%
Exterior noise
14%
Dry braking
0%
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215/70 R16 100 H
B C 70dB
£111
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
MOTOR'25#5VIBILAGARE'24#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#6
6.9
Expert summary
Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.
Performance
Dry driving behavior
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
80%
+22
Wet safety
29%
Rolling resistance
28%
Interior noise
25%
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14
BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£105
Expert summary
The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.
Performance
Comfort
100%
Dry braking
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
86%
+6
Dry handling
29%
Wet handling - objective
14%
Wet handling
14%
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Vredestein Ultrac+
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac+
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#2AVD'26#10TYREREVIEWS'26#10
6.6
Price from£111
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Wet side guide
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
67%
+9
Dry handling
36%
Mileage
14%
Dry steering response
0%
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215/70 R16 100 H £111
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£111
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Debica Presto
DebicaBudget
Presto
MOTOR'26#7
6.1
Price from£91
Performance
Dry handling
100%
Exterior noise
100%
Rolling resistance
100%
+3
Wet handling
29%
Wet braking
14%
Aquaplaning - cross
0%
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215/70 R16 100 H
B C 69dB
£91
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Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
CooperUpper-middle
Zeon 4XS Sport
AUTOBILD'26#29AUTOBILD'23#11
4.9
Performance
Gravel traction
100%
Wet handling - objective
90%
Dry handling
80%
+15
Comfort
20%
Fuel efficiency
14%
Aquaplaning - cross
11%
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Viking Protech NewGen
VikingBudget
Protech NewGen
AUTOBILD'26#36AUTOBILD'25#34ADAC'23#25
4.0
Price from£90
Performance
Fuel efficiency
100%
Mileage
81%
Interior noise
69%
+6
Dry driving behavior
6%
Safety
6%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
0%
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215/70 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
3. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
4. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
5. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
6. Firestone Roadhawk
72%
7. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
8. Vredestein Ultrac
69%
9. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%
10. Michelin Primacy 5
64%
11. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
12. Vredestein Ultrac+
52%
13. Continental EcoContact 6
50%
14. Firestone Roadhawk 2
42%
15. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
26%

Wet

1. Vredestein Ultrac
78%
2. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
5. Falken ZIEX ZE320
69%
6. Michelin Primacy 5
68%
7. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
68%
8. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
9. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
10. Firestone Roadhawk
60%
11. Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%
12. Toyo Proxes Comfort
56%
13. Continental EcoContact 6
35%

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Tucson 2018
Tucson
2018
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2018
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2007
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2004

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Customer reviews

842 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154) Goodyear Efficientgrip 3.1/5 (145) Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 3.9/5 (117) Michelin Latitude Cross 3.9/5 (59) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59) Firestone Roadhawk 3.1/5 (46) Continental UltraContact 3.7/5 (37) Michelin Primacy 4+ 3.7/5 (33) Continental CrossContact LX Sport 2.5/5 (18)

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Did you know ...?

215/70 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 31 tyre models available, which can be compared to 190/50 R17, 185/70 R14, 165/65 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 70 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 70% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 150.5 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 2222.36 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R20(2222.68 mm), 205/55 R19(2224.56 mm), 245/35 R21(2214.51 mm), 225/55 R18(2213.88 mm), 275/45 R18(2213.88 mm), 285/30 R21(2212.94 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/70 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 10, 99, 100, 104, 108, 110. You can find 215/70 R16 on 20 car models - mainly .

215/70 R16 is found on 20 vehicles:

CITROËNCITROËN
C-CrosserC4 Aircross
FordFord
MaverickTransitRanger
HyundaiHyundai
H-1Tucsonix35
ChevroletChevrolet
Captiva
KiaKia
Sportage
Land RoverLand Rover
Freelander
MazdaMazda
Tribute
MitsubishiMitsubishi
ASXOutlanderEclipse Cross
OpelOpel
MovanoGrandland XAntara
PeugeotPeugeot
4007
ToyotaToyota
RAV4

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