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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£90
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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Price variants (1)
205/45 R16 87 H £90
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2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
TOPTIREREVIEW'26#1AUTOVIEW'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#2
8.8
Price from£135
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.
Performance
Wear
100%
Mileage
97%
Dry steering response
88%
+15
Dry handling - objective
50%
Cost per warranted mile
37%
Exterior noise
33%
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Price variants (1)
205/45 R16 87 W XL
A C 72dB
£135
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£135
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
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%
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
ADAC'26#3AVD'26#3MOTOR'25#2
8.7
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
Aquaplaning - longitudal
47%
Interior noise
43%
Dry driving behavior
41%
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5
Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£81
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%
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Price variants (2)
205/45 R16 87 W
B D 72dB
£81
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£81
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£104
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205/45 R16 87 W £86
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£86
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6
Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£110
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%
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Price variants (1)
205/45 R16 87 W
A B 71dB
£110
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£110
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7
Bridgestone Turanza 6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
TYREREVIEWS'26#4REIFENTESTER'26#5MOTOR'26#5
8.1
Price from£109
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%
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Price variants (1)
205/45 R16 87 W
A B 70dB
£109
mytyres.co.uk
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£109
In stock · Free shipping
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£135
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8
Toyo Proxes Comfort
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
AVD'26#7AUTOBILD'25#8AUTOBILD'25#11
7.8
Price from£94
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%
+18
Handling on gravel
22%
Dry steering response
10%
Dry lane changing
0%
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Price variants (2)
205/45 R16 87 W XL£95
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£95
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205/45 R16 87 W £94
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£94
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9
Michelin Primacy 4+
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
AUTOBILD'25#4TYREREVIEWS'25#5AUTOBILD'24#1
7.8
Price from£139
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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Price variants (2)
205/45 R16 83 H £139
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£139
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 83 W £154
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£154
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10
Linglong Sport Master
LinglongBudget
Sport Master
AUTOBILD'26#1SPORTAUTO'26#6ACE'26#8
7.7
Expert summary

Linglong Sport Master: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 77/100; Recorded test appearances: 8; Listed sizes: 80.

Performance
Exterior noise
91%
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Wet braking
74%
+11
Dry handling
17%
Mileage
17%
Dry steering response
0%
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11
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
MOTOR'26#4AVD'26#8ADAC'26#11
7.6
Price from£92
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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Price variants (3)
205/45 R16 87 W
A C 69dB
£97
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mytyres.co.uk
£97
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£120
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 87 W
A C 69dB
£92
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£92
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 87 W
A C 69dB
£184
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£184
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12
GT radial Sport Active 2
GTBudget
radial Sport Active 2
AUTOBILD'25#22AUTOBILD'23#4AUTOBILD'23#15
7.1
Performance
Aquaplaning - cross
99%
Price/value
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
95%
+11
Comfort
21%
Wet circle cornering
16%
Wet braking
14%
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13
Uniroyal RainSport 5
UniroyalUpper-middle
RainSport 5
NETZWELT'26#4AUTOBILD'26#24AUTOBILD'25#23
6.9
Price from£94
Expert summary

Uniroyal RainSport 5: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 69/100; Recorded test appearances: 12; Listed sizes: 102.

Performance
Wet handling - objective
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
95%
Interior noise
93%
+16
Dry handling
23%
Dry driving behavior
14%
Safety
14%
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Price variants (3)
205/45 R16 83 V £94
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£94
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£113
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 83 W £96
mytyres.co.uk
mytyres.co.uk
£96
In stock · Free shipping
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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
tyres-pneus-online.co.uk
£116
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 87 W £97
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£97
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14
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
MOTOR'25#5VIBILAGARE'24#4AUTOZEITUNG'24#6
6.9
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%
View full review
15
BF Goodrich Advantage 2
BFUpper-middle
Goodrich Advantage 2
AUTOZEITUNG'26#5AVD'26#11AUTOBILD'26#27
6.7
Price from£92
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%
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Price variants (3)
205/45 R16 83 V 0£92
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£92
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 83 W 0£120
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mytyres.co.uk
£120
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 87 W 0£94
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£94
In stock · Free shipping
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16
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%
View full review
17
Vredestein Ultrac+
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac+
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#2AVD'26#10TYREREVIEWS'26#10
6.6
Price from£97
Performance
Aquaplaning - longitudal
86%
Wet side guide
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
67%
+9
Dry handling
36%
Mileage
14%
Dry steering response
0%
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Price variants (1)
205/45 R16 87 W XL£97
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mytyres.co.uk
£97
In stock · Free shipping
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£123
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18
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP5
MOTOR'26#2TYREREVIEWS'26#7AUTOBILD'26#19
6.4
Price from£102
Performance
Cost per warranted mile
90%
Comfort
85%
Rolling resistance
78%
+8
Wet handling - objective
27%
Dry handling - objective
27%
Dry handling
20%
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Price variants (3)
205/45 R16 83 V £108
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mytyres.co.uk
£108
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 83 W £111
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mytyres.co.uk
£111
In stock · Free shipping
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205/45 R16 87 W £102
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mytyres.co.uk
£102
In stock · Free shipping
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19
Semperit Speed-Life 3
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
AUTOBILD'26#22AUTOBILD'25#26ADAC'24#14
5.5
Price from£101
Expert summary

Semperit Speed-Life 3: Season: Summer; Tirelab rating: 55/100; Recorded test appearances: 13; Listed sizes: 90.

Performance
Wet side guide
90%
Price/value
84%
Exterior noise
79%
+12
Dry handling
31%
Wet circle cornering
28%
Dry braking
21%
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Price variants (1)
205/45 R16 83 W mfs
B C 71dB
£101
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£101
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Viking Protech NewGen
VikingBudget
Protech NewGen
AUTOBILD'26#36AUTOBILD'25#34ADAC'23#25
4.0
Price from£87
Performance
Fuel efficiency
100%
Mileage
81%
Interior noise
69%
+6
Dry driving behavior
6%
Safety
6%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
0%
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Price variants (1)
205/45 R16 83 W mfs£87
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£87
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205/45 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
3. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
4. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
5. Michelin e.Primacy
75%
6. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
7. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
8. Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
9. Vredestein Ultrac
69%
10. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%
11. Falken e.Ziex
67%
12. Maxxis Premitra HP6
66%
13. Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
14. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
58%
15. Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%

Wet

1. Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2. Vredestein Ultrac
78%
3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
4. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
5. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
6. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
7. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
8. Falken ZIEX ZE320
69%
9. Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
68%
10. Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
11. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
12. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
65%
13. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
14. Maxxis Premitra HP6
62%
15. Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%

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Customer reviews

1042 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Primacy 4 3.7/5 (184) Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Uniroyal RainSport 3 3.7/5 (123) Michelin Pilot Sport 5 4.1/5 (121) Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 3.9/5 (117) Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun 3.7/5 (97) Uniroyal RainSport 5 3.5/5 (60) Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59) Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 3.6/5 (57) Maxxis Premitra HP5 3.3/5 (50)

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Did you know ...?

205/45 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 39 tyre models available, which can be compared to 190/55 R17, 165/70 R13, 195/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 45 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 45% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 92.25 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 1856.37 mm, which is very similar to 175/60 R15(1856.68 mm), 185/50 R16(1857.94 mm), 195/60 R14(1852.28 mm), 195/40 R17(1846.63 mm), 165/80 R13(1866.73 mm), 165/70 R14(1842.86 mm), 165/65 R15(1870.82 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/45 R16: 0(km/h), H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 83, 87. You can find 205/45 R16 on 17 car models - mainly .

205/45 R16 is found on 17 vehicles:

Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo
155
AlpineAlpine
A610
HyundaiHyundai
Matrix
KiaKia
Shuma
MazdaMazda
MX-5
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
MGMG
ZR
MitsubishiMitsubishi
Colt
PeugeotPeugeot
206
RenaultRenault
Clio
RoverRover
2545
SeatSeat
Ibiza
SkodaSkoda
FabiaRoomster
VolkswagenVolkswagen
PoloGolf

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