195/55 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
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Primacy 5
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£115
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Primacy 5 | In stock | Free shipping | £115 |
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 195/55 R16 87H with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£121
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 195/55 R16 87H with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £121 |
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 195/55 R16 87V with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£128
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 195/55 R16 87V with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
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Primacy 5
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£130
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Primacy 5 | In stock | Free shipping | £130 |
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Primacy 5 XL
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£128
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Primacy 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 195/55 R16 91V XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£132
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 195/55 R16 91W XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£136
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Michelin Primacy 5 ( 195/55 R16 91W XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Primacy 5 XL
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£141
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Primacy 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £141 |
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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.
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 195/55 R16 87V Enliten / EV )
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£109
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 195/55 R16 87V Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £109 |
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Turanza 6 Enliten
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£112
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Turanza 6 Enliten | In stock | Free shipping | £112 |
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Turanza 6 EV Enliten XL
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£116
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Turanza 6 EV Enliten XL | In stock | Free shipping | £116 |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 195/55 R16 91H XL Enliten / EV )
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£120
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 195/55 R16 91H XL Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £120 |
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e-Primacy XL S1 EV
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£137
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e-Primacy XL S1 EV | In stock | Free shipping | £137 |
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Michelin E Primacy ( 195/55 R16 91H XL EV )
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£139
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e-Primacy XL S1 EV
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£137
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e-Primacy XL S1 EV | In stock | Free shipping | £137 |
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Michelin E Primacy ( 195/55 R16 91H XL EV )
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£139
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Michelin E Primacy ( 195/55 R16 91H XL EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £139 |
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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.
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 195/55 R16 91H XL )
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£121
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 195/55 R16 91H XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £121 |
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Turanza T005 XL
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£125
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Turanza T005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 195/55 R16 91V XL AO )
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£113
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 195/55 R16 91V XL AO ) | In stock | Free shipping | £113 |
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Turanza T005 XL AO
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£120
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Turanza T005 XL AO | In stock | Free shipping | £120 |
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 195/55 R16 87V with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£133
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 195/55 R16 87V with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £133 |
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Primacy 4 plus EV FSL
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£134
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Primacy 4 plus EV FSL | In stock | Free shipping | £134 |
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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.
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN FEXM ( 195/55 R16 87W Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS), runflat BLK )
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£133
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Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN FEXM ( 195/55 R16 87W Ecorun, with rim protection (MFS), runflat BLK ) | In stock | Free shipping | £133 |
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 195/55 R16 91V XL EV )
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£102
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Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV ( 195/55 R16 91V XL EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £102 |
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Ecsta PS71 XL EV
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£112
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Ecsta PS71 XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £112 |
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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.
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 87H 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£97
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 87H 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £97 |
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Ventus Prime4
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£108
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Ventus Prime4 | In stock | Free shipping | £108 |
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 87H 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£100
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 87H 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £100 |
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Ventus Prime4 SBL
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£108
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Ventus Prime4 SBL | In stock | Free shipping | £108 |
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 87V 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£81
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 87V 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £81 |
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Ventus Prime4
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£97
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Ventus Prime4 | In stock | Free shipping | £97 |
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 91W XL 4PR * SBL )
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£120
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 195/55 R16 91W XL 4PR * SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £120 |
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Ventus Prime4 XL (*)
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£132
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Ventus Prime4 XL (*) | In stock | Free shipping | £132 |
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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.
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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.
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 195/55 R16 91V XL EVc )
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£91
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 195/55 R16 91V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £91 |
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Rainsport 5 XL
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£98
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Rainsport 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £98 |
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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.
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 195/55 R16 91V XL EVc )
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£103
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 195/55 R16 91V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £103 |
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Speed-Life 3 XL
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£113
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Speed-Life 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £113 |
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Cars with 195/55 R16 tyres
Recent summer tyre tests in 195/55 R16
See how tyres in your size performed in professional tests
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
3.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
4.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
5.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
6.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
7.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
73%
8.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
9.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
10.
Falken ZIEX ZE320
70%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
3.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
5.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
8.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
9.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
10.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
Comfort
1.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
2.
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
3.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
5.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
6.
Falken e.Ziex
71%
7.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
8.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
9.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
10.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
4.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
6.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
7.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
8.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
9.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
10.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
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Did you know ...?
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 Ford, Nissan, CITROËN, Dacia, Fiat.
195/55 R16 tire tests
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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| 195/55 R16 | GTÜ | 2022 | Lowcost | Kleber Dynaxer HP4 | Kleber Dynaxer HP4 | 8 | VW Polo | |
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Runflat
There are 24 runflat variants available.
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