195/55 R16 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Ecsta Ps71

195/55 R16 91 V

£90

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Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.0

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£119

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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.

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet handling

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

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Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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195/55 R16 87 V £119

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Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.4

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£117

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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

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Dry handling

85%

Exterior noise

81%

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Wet braking

69%

Wet handling

54%

Dry braking

41%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

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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195/55 R16 87 H

A C 70dB

£117

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£117

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£127

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195/55 R16 87 V

A C 70dB

£118

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£131

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195/55 R16 91 V XL

A B 70dB

£131

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£141

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195/55 R16 91 W XL

A B 70dB

£129

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E.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.8

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£93

Price from£93

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.

Performance

Dry braking

80%

Exterior noise

72%

Wet circle cornering

71%

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

44%

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Wet handling

27%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R18#5(Good)

2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)

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195/55 R16 91 V £93

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Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.3

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£101

Price from£101

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

Dry braking

81%

Wet handling

77%

Wet circle cornering

72%

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Aquaplaning - longitudal

59%

Comfort

42%

Exterior noise

26%

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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195/55 R16 87 H £117

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£117

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195/55 R16 87 V

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£198

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195/55 R16 87 H £126

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195/55 R16 87 H

B B 71dB

£101

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£106

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195/55 R16 87 H £140

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P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.6

Price from

£140

Price from£140

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 circle cornering

95%

Wet handling

89%

Dry handling

72%

+3

Wet braking

63%

Aquaplaning - cross

53%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

46%

Test results

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

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195/55 R16 87 H £150

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195/55 R16 91 V XL£140

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Customer reviews

1171 customer reviews for tyres in this size

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Michelin Primacy 3 3.4/5 (134)

Dunlop Sport BluResponse 3.4/5 (134)

Michelin Primacy 4 3.4/5 (134)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.6/5 (122)

Michelin Energy Saver 3.4/5 (122)

Bridgestone Turanza T001 2.9/5 (108)

Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 2.7/5 (77)

Michelin Energy Saver+ 3.4/5 (55)

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195/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 106 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/65 R15, 175/65 R14, 225/45 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (195mm), which means the sidewall height has 107.25 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 1950.61 mm, which is very similar to 205/40 R18(1951.56 mm), 185/65 R15(1952.5 mm), 190/50 R17(1953.44 mm), 235/40 R17(1947.16 mm), 160/60 R17(1959.73 mm), 215/45 R17(1964.44 mm), 205/45 R17(1936.16 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 195/55 R16: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 87, 91. You can find 195/55 R16 on 39 car models - mainly .