205/45 R16 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

Pilot Sport 5

'26#3

'26#5

'26#9

9.4

Price from

£137

Price from£137

Expert summary

The Pilot Sport range from Michelin is now almost legendary, with the Cup variants being the fastest road legal tyres available. But the ‚ordinary‘ Pilot Sport 5 not as spory as it’s name suggest - it’s incredibly well balanced, with the priority being low rolling resistance and high mileage over sporty handling. It’s still a Michelin tire, so higher price is to be expected.

Recommended

#11

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#11 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wear

100%

Mileage

97%

Dry steering response

88%

+13

Safety

50%

Wet handling - objective

49%

Exterior noise

29%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#3(Exemplary)

2026205/45 R17#5(Good)

2026245/45 R19#9(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(-)

2025225/40 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#3(Good)

2025225/45 R18#4(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#4(Good)

2024215/40 R18#2(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

205/45 R16 87 W XL

A C 72dB

£137

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£137

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mytyres.co.uk

£139

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2

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£103

Price from£103

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 (1)

205/45 R16 87 W

A B 71dB

£103

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£103

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3

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£117

Price from£117

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%

+19

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)

205/45 R16 87 W

A B 70dB

£117

mytyres.co.uk

£117

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£135

In stock · Free shipping

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4

Upper-middle

E.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.9

Price from

£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

Rolling resistance

91%

Dry braking

80%

Comfort

73%

+11

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Dry steering response

31%

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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Price variants (1)

205/45 R16 87 H £93

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£93

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5

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£160

Price from£160

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%

+14

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)

205/45 R16 83 H £160

mytyres.co.uk

£160

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 83 W £176

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£176

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6

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£90

Price from£90

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%

+14

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 (3)

205/45 R16 87 W

A C 69dB

£90

mytyres.co.uk

£90

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£130

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

205/45 R16 87 W

A C 69dB

£121

mytyres.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 87 W

A C 69dB

£185

mytyres.co.uk

£185

In stock · Free shipping

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7

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£79

Price from£79

Expert summary

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 has been around for a while and keeps showing up well in tests. Strong aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and balanced handling across conditions make it a dependable choice. Comfort and noise are where it compromises.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

91%

Sand traction

90%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

+17

Dry driving behavior

28%

Exterior noise

27%

Interior noise

23%

Test results

2025225/40 R18#4(-)

2025225/40 R18#6(Exemplary)

2025225/40 R18#13(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#5(Good)

2023225/45 R18#7(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#12(-)

2022255/35 R19#6(-)

2021225/50 R17#3(Good)

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Price variants (2)

205/45 R16 87 W

B D 72dB

£79

mytyres.co.uk

£79

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£99

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 87 W £93

mytyres.co.uk

£93

In stock · Free shipping

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8

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.8

Price from

£85

Price from£85

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%

+17

Handling on gravel

22%

Dry steering response

10%

Dry lane changing

0%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#7(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#8(Good)

2025225/40 R18#11(-)

2024205/55 R16#6(-)

2024225/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#9(Good)

2023225/65 R17#8(Good)

2023205/55 R16#9(-)

2023205/55 R16#14(Good)

2022215/60 R16#5(Good)

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Price variants (2)

205/45 R16 87 W XL£85

mytyres.co.uk

£85

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£112

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 87 W £95

mytyres.co.uk

£95

In stock · Free shipping

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9

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£101

Price from£101

Performance

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+7

Wet handling - objective

27%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

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Price variants (3)

205/45 R16 83 V £108

mytyres.co.uk

£108

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 83 W £113

mytyres.co.uk

£113

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 87 W £101

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£101

In stock · Free shipping

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10

Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£97

Price from£97

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%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Price variants (3)

205/45 R16 83 V 0£99

mytyres.co.uk

£99

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 83 W 0£110

mytyres.co.uk

£110

In stock · Free shipping

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205/45 R16 87 W 0£97

mytyres.co.uk

£97

In stock · Free shipping

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11

Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.9

Price from

£95

Price from£95

Expert summary

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Performance

Wet handling - objective

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Interior noise

93%

+15