225/60 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Summer

65

Tyres

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Premium

Primacy 5

8.1

£206

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Price / Value

Roadhawk 2

8.3

£127

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Budget

Premitra HP6

6.4

£96

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Best deals

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

225/60 R16 98 V +

£135

Great price for a premium tyre

Upper-middle

Ecsta HS52

225/60 R16 98 W R17 1

£99

Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

Primacy 4+

225/60 R16 98 V

£161

Best tyres in tests (2026)

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Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£538

Price from£538

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%

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 (1)

225/60 R16 102 W £538

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£538

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2

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£127

Price from£127

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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Price variants (2)

225/60 R16 98 Y £128

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£128

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225/60 R16 102 V XL

A B 71dB

£127

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£127

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3

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£206

Price from£206

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%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026225/40 R18#3(-)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

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 (1)

225/60 R16 102 W

A B 70dB

£206

mytyres.co.uk

£206

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£209

In stock · Free shipping

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4

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£172

Price from£172

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%

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 (1)

225/60 R16 102 W

A B 70dB

£172

mytyres.co.uk

£172

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£189

In stock · Free shipping

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5

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£161

Price from£161

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%

Test results

2025215/55 R18#4(Good)

2025225/50 R17#5(Recommended)

2024205/55 R16#1(Exemplary)

2024215/55 R17#2(Good)

2024225/45 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2024225/55 R17#4(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#5(-)

2024215/55 R17#7(-)

2024225/45 R17#7(-)

2024235/55 R18#8(Good)

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Price variants (2)

225/60 R16 98 V £161

mytyres.co.uk

£161

In stock · Free shipping

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225/60 R16 102 W £186

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£186

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£199

In stock · Free shipping

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6

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Wet handling - objective

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#6(Good)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

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7

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£135

Price from£135

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%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#4(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#8(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2025225/45 R17#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#3(Exemplary)

2024205/55 R16#4(-)

2024215/55 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#8(Good)

2024215/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#5(Exemplary)

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Price variants (1)

225/60 R16 98 V +

A A 70dB

£135

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£135

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£141

In stock · Free shipping

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Upper-middle

Summer

'26#7

7.6

Price from

£122

Price from£122

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Wet handling

86%

+8

Rolling resistance

43%

Exterior noise

14%

Dry braking

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#7(Good)

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Price variants (1)

225/60 R16 102 W

B B 72dB

£122

mytyres.co.uk

£122

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£141

In stock · Free shipping

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9

Upper-middle

Ecsta HS52

'26#9

'24#2

'24#3

7.6

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

The HS52 is one of our favorite tires, as the South Korean manufacturer packed a very good performance characteristics with super affordable price. And the best part is that the mileage isn’t compromised, which is usually the case with similar tyres.

Performance

Price/value

100%

Dry handling - objective

89%

Cost per warranted mile

84%

+10

Comfort

39%

Aquaplaning - cross

27%

Wet handling - objective

25%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#2(-)

2024215/55 R17#3(Good)

2024215/55 R17#3(-)

2024205/55 R16#5(Good)

2023205/55 R16#8(Good)

2023205/55 R16#8(Recommended)

2023205/55 R16#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#3(-)

2022215/55 R17#6(Good)

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225/60 R16 98 W R17 1

B C 71dB

£99

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£99

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£107

In stock · Free shipping

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10

Upper-middle

Advantage

'26#10

'25#24

'24#12

7.0

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Interior noise

93%

Comfort

83%

+17

Wet handling

23%

Wet safety

22%

Wet circle cornering

20%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2025225/40 R18#24(-)

2024205/55 R16#12(Good)

2024205/55 R16#18(-)

2023205/55 R16#21(Good)

2022215/55 R17#9(Sufficient)

2022215/55 R17#9(Good)

2022185/65 R15#10(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#20(-)

2021225/45 R17#8(Recommended)

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Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

'25#5

'24#4

'24#6

6.9

Price from

£103

Price from£103

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%

Test results

2024205/55 R16#7(Good)

2024225/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#3(Exemplary)

2023205/55 R16#6(Good)

2023205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

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Price variants (2)

225/60 R16 98 W £140

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£140

In stock · Free shipping

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225/60 R16 102 V £103

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£103

In stock · Free shipping

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12

Premium

Agilis 3

'26#4

6.9

Price from

£189

Price from£189

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Interior noise

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

+8

Dry braking

33%

Dry steering response

33%

Dry handling

33%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#4(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

225/60 R16 105 H

A B 72dB

£189

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£189

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£213

In stock · Free shipping

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Budget

Comfort Master

'26#2

'24#8

'24#35

4.8

Performance

Comfort

100%

Exterior noise

88%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

75%

+4

Dry braking

13%

Dry handling

13%

Wet circle cornering

0%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)

2024215/55 R17#8(-)

2024205/55 R16#35(-)

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14

Budget

Velox Sport PT 741

'25#25

4.8

Test results

2025225/40 R18#25(-)

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15

Budget

RapidDragon

'26#34

3.0

Test results

2026245/45 R19#34(-)

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

2. Kumho Ecsta HS52

78%

3. Bridgestone Turanza T005

78%

4. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

5. Michelin Primacy 4+

70%

6. Maxxis Premitra HP5

70%

7. Pirelli Cinturato P7

70%

8. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

69%

9. Maxxis Premitra HP6

66%

10. Dunlop Sport BluResponse

66%

11. Michelin Primacy 5

64%

12. BFGoodrich Advantage

62%

13. Bridgestone Turanza 6

59%

14. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

15. Firestone Roadhawk 2

42%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Turanza T005

72%

2. Firestone Roadhawk 2

69%

3. Michelin Primacy 5

68%

4. Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

68%

5. Maxxis Premitra HP5

67%

6. Michelin Primacy 4+

67%

7. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

65%

8. Dunlop Sport BluResponse

62%

9. Maxxis Premitra HP6

62%

10. Kumho Ecsta HS52

61%

11. Pirelli Cinturato P7

60%

12. Firestone Roadhawk

60%

13. Bridgestone Turanza 6

58%

14. BFGoodrich Advantage

39%

15. Continental EcoContact 6

35%

Snow

Comfort

1. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

2. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

3. Michelin Primacy 4+

68%

4. Kumho Ecsta HS52

61%

5. BFGoodrich Advantage

57%

6. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

57%

7. Pirelli Cinturato P7

56%

8. Maxxis Premitra HP5

54%

9. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

53%

10. Dunlop Sport BluResponse

47%

11. Bridgestone Turanza 6

47%

12. Maxxis Premitra HP6

40%

13. Bridgestone Turanza T005

32%

14. Firestone Roadhawk

31%

15. Firestone Roadhawk 2

24%

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1474 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Michelin Primacy 4 3.7/5 (184)

Dunlop Sport BluResponse 3.8/5 (180)

Michelin Primacy 3 3.7/5 (178)

Bridgestone Turanza ER300 3.7/5 (175)

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154)

Michelin Energy Saver 3.7/5 (125)

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 3.9/5 (117)

Bridgestone Turanza T001 3.2/5 (95)

Toyo Proxes CF2 4/5 (92)

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225/60 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 32 tyre models available, which can be compared to 175/70 R13, 215/40 R17, 225/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 135 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 2124.97 mm, which is very similar to 275/40 R18(2127.49 mm), 275/35 R19(2120.89 mm), 245/45 R18(2129.06 mm), 245/40 R19(2131.88 mm), 285/30 R20(2133.14 mm), 225/55 R17(2134.08 mm), 195/70 R16(2134.4 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 225/60 R16: 0(km/h), H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 98, 102, 105, 111. You can find 225/60 R16 on 16 car models - mainly .