205/55 R16 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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205/55 R16 91 V

£72

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UltraContact NXT

'26#2

'25#1

'25#1

9.9

Price from

£107

Price from£107

Expert summary

The UltraContact NXT is Continental's newest summer model, launched in 2024 with no predecessor — and it's already won both tests it entered. Wet performance is the standout, with short braking distances and confident handling on wet asphalt. Dry is precise too, though the dry braking slightly trails its wet capabilities. Comfort and noise levels are high, which makes it very pleasant for everyday use. Only 23 sizes are available so far, so check if yours is covered before getting too excited.

Recommended

#3

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#3 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry handling

98%

Wet braking

95%

+2

Dry braking

80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

56%

Aquaplaning - cross

45%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2025205/55 R16#1(Test winner)

2025215/55 R17#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

205/55 R16 94 W

A A 69dB

£107

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£107

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£146

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2

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Cinturato (C3)

'26#1

'26#1

'26#2

9.7

Price from

£100

Price from£100

Expert summary

When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.

Recommended

#4

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#4 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry braking

99%

Wet braking

92%

+2

Aquaplaning - longitudal

80%

Aquaplaning - cross

76%

Exterior noise

12%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#1(Highly recommended)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026225/50 R17#2(Good)

2026235/45 R18#3(Highly recommended)

2026245/45 R19#4(Exemplary)

2026245/45 R19#7(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

205/55 R16 94 V

A C 70dB

£100

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£100

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£122

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PremiumContact 7

'26#1

'26#1

9.7

Price from

£77

Price from£77

Expert summary

Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.

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#6

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

93%

Wet circle cornering

91%

Wet handling

87%

+4

Aquaplaning - longitudal

65%

Interior noise

53%

Exterior noise

40%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#1(Good)

2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#1(Good)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2026245/45 R19#6(-)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

2025225/45 R17#2(Outstanding)

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Price variants (3)

205/55 R16 91 V

A C 71dB

£77

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£77

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£93

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205/55 R16 91 H

A C 71dB

£78

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£78

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£90

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Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.4

Price from

£98

Price from£98

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%

+2

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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Price variants (6)

205/55 R16 91 W

A B 70dB

£98

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£98

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mytyres.co.uk

£105

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205/55 R16 91 V

A A 68dB

£101

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£101

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mytyres.co.uk

£108

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205/55 R16 91 H

A B 70dB

£98

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£98

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mytyres.co.uk

£105

In stock · Free shipping

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205/55 R16 91 V

A B 70dB

£98

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£98

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mytyres.co.uk

£100

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205/55 R16 94 H XL

A B 70dB

£114

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£114

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mytyres.co.uk

£117

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205/55 R16 94 V XL

A B 70dB

£103

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£103

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£108

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Cinturato P7 C2

'25#3

'24#2

'24#6

8.4

Price from

£91

Price from£91

Expert summary

The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.

Performance

Dry braking

84%

Exterior noise

79%

Wet braking

78%

+4

Wet circle cornering

66%

Aquaplaning - cross

56%

Comfort

42%

Test results

2025225/45 R17#3(Outstanding)

2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024225/55 R17#6(Good)

2023205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)

2023205/55 R16#4(-)

2023205/55 R16#17(Good)

2021205/55 R16#2(-)

2021205/55 R16#7(Good)

2021225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (5)

205/55 R16 91 V £91

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£91

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205/55 R16 91 V

A C 69dB

£101

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£101

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Efficientgrip Performance 2

'26#3

'25#2

8.8

Price from

£85

Price from£85

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 and low exterior noise, while maintaining very safe wet characteristics. Dry braking is its weak spot, so it's better suited for drivers that value comfort and efficiency over sporty driving.

Performance

Comfort

89%

Exterior noise

85%

Wet handling

75%

+4

Dry handling

64%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

53%

Interior noise

32%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

2025205/55 R16#2(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)

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Price variants (1)

205/55 R16 94 V

A A 69dB

£85

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£85

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£97

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Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.3

Price from

£90

Price from£90

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%

+4

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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Price variants (19)

205/55 R16 91 W AO

B C 71dB

£90

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£90

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mytyres.co.uk

£95

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205/55 R16 91 W

B A 70dB

£90

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£90

In stock · Free shipping

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£95

In stock · Free shipping

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205/55 R16 91 W runflat

B B 70dB

£113

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£113

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mytyres.co.uk

£119

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205/55 R16 91 V £137

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£137

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P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.6

Price from

£139

Price from£139

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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Price variants (3)

205/55 R16 94 T XL£139

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£139

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205/55 R16 94 T XL£145

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Customer reviews

1350 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.1/5 (151)

Bridgestone Turanza ER300 3.4/5 (151)

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 3.4/5 (134)

Michelin Primacy HP 3.4/5 (134)

Michelin Primacy 3 3.4/5 (134)

Dunlop Sport BluResponse 3.4/5 (134)

Avon ZV7 3/5 (134)

Michelin Primacy 4 3.4/5 (134)

Michelin Energy Saver 3.4/5 (122)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.6/5 (122)

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205/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 245 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/45 R17, 195/65 R15, 225/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.75 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 1985.17 mm, which is very similar to 225/50 R16(1983.6 mm), 185/75 R14(1988.94 mm), 180/55 R17(1978.58 mm), 295/30 R18(1992.4 mm), 225/45 R17(1992.71 mm), 195/65 R15(1993.34 mm), 215/40 R18(1976.69 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/55 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 89, 91, 94, 95. You can find 205/55 R16 on 114 car models - mainly .