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185/50 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Efficient Grip Performance 2

8.6
£116
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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
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.
Recommended
#14
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#14 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Rolling resistance
91%
Dry braking
80%
Comfort
73%
+11
Aquaplaning - cross
34%
Dry steering response
31%
Wet handling
27%
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
AUTOZURNAL'26#3ADAC'26#3AVD'26#3
8.6
Price from£116
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
Mileage
100%
Cost per warranted mile
100%
Price/value
100%
+17
Interior noise
52%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
47%
Dry driving behavior
41%
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Price variants (1)
185/50 R16 81 H
A C 70dB
£116
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Falken ZIEX ZE320
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE320
AUTOEXPRESS'26#1REIFENTESTER'26#2VIBILAGARE'26#4
7.8
Price from£98
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%
+11
Fuel efficiency
33%
Price/value
25%
Mileage
15%
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185/50 R16 85 V £98
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Michelin Primacy 4+
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
AUTOBILD'25#4TYREREVIEWS'25#5AUTOBILD'24#1
7.8
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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Continental EcoContact 6
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#6AUTOZEITUNG'22#7ADAC'22#8
7.7
Price from£170
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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185/50 R16 81 V mfs
C C 70dB
£170
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.6
Price from£132
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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185/50 R16 81 H mfs
B D 71dB
£132
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Kumho Ecsta HS52
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
ADAC'26#9AUTOBILD'24#2ADAC'24#3
7.6
Price from£76
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%
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185/50 R16 81 V 4PR
A D 70dB
£76
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185/50 R16 81 V
A D 70dB
£79
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Nexen N Fera Primus
NexenBudget
N Fera Primus
MOTOR'26#6AUTOBILD'24#11ADAC'24#11
7.4
Price from£73
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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185/50 R16 81 V XL 4PR RPB£73
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£97
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
MOTOR'25#5VIBILAGARE'24#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#6
6.9
Price from£355
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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185/50 R16 81 V £355
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Michelin e.Primacy
MichelinPremium
e.Primacy
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#2MOTOR'25#3AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#4
6.7
Expert summary
100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.
Performance
Rough-road noise
100%
Fuel efficiency
100%
Exterior noise
87%
+11
Aquaplaning - longitudal
38%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Aquaplaning - cross
18%
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185/50 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Falken ZIEX ZE320
86%
2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
3. Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
4. Michelin e.Primacy
75%
5. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
6. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%
7. Falken e.Ziex
67%
8. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
61%
9. Nexen N Fera Primus
61%
10. Giti Gitisynergy H2
54%
11. Continental EcoContact 6
50%
12. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
26%

Wet

1. Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
2. Falken Ziex ZE320
69%
3. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
68%
4. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
5. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
6. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
7. Kumho Ecsta HS52
61%
8. Falken e.Ziex
52%
9. Giti Gitisynergy H2
44%
10. Michelin e.Primacy
40%
11. Continental EcoContact 6
35%

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Customer reviews

793 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Primacy 4 3.7/5 (184) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154) Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 3.9/5 (117) Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 3.7/5 (97) Bridgestone Turanza T001 3.2/5 (95) Kumho Ecsta HS51 3.8/5 (43) Continental UltraContact 3.7/5 (37) Sailun Atrezzo Elite 3.4/5 (23) Kumho Ecsta HS52 3.7/5 (22) Kormoran Road Performance 3/5 (21)

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Did you know ...?

185/50 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 13 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/55 R16, 175/75 R16, 195/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (185mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.5 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 1857.94 mm, which is very similar to 175/60 R15(1856.68 mm), 205/45 R16(1856.37 mm), 195/60 R14(1852.28 mm), 165/80 R13(1866.73 mm), 195/40 R17(1846.63 mm), 195/55 R15(1870.82 mm), 165/65 R15(1870.82 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 185/50 R16: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 81, 85.

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