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Continental PremiumContact 7
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
NETZWELT'26#1TYREREVIEWS'26#1MOTOR'26#1
9.8
Price from£137
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.
Recommended
#1
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#1 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Subjective noise
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet safety
100%
+18
Exterior noise
41%
Fuel efficiency
33%
Cost per warranted mile
13%
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Price variants (1)
205/60 R16 96 V XL
A C 72dB
£137
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£137
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£162
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2
Dunlop Blue Response TG
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#1
9.8
Price from£89
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.
Recommended
#2
2026
theTyre Lab.comRecommended#2 Summer tires 2026
Performance
Wet braking
100%
Wet side guide
100%
Wet handling - objective
100%
+8
Dry steering response
86%
Comfort
86%
Rolling resistance
14%
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Price variants (3)
205/60 R16 92 H £89
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£89
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205/60 R16 92 V £97
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£97
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205/60 R16 96 V £105
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£105
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Falken e.Ziex
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
AUTOMOTORSPORT'26#4AUTOMOTORSPORT'25#2AUTOBILD'25#5
8.9
Price from£99
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%
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205/60 R16 96 H £99
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Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
PirelliPremium
P ZERO PZ4
AUTOBILD'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'25#5AUTOBILD'25#20
8.9
Price from£187
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 handling - objective
97%
Wet circle cornering
95%
Wet handling
89%
+12
Rolling resistance
37%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
0%
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205/60 R16 96 T XL£187
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
MOTOR'25#4SPORTAUTO'24#3AUTOKLUBCR'23#3
8.8
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
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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Price variants (17)
205/60 R16 92 V
A B 71dB
£196
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£196
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205/60 R16 92 H
A A 71dB
£130
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£130
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205/60 R16 92 H
B B 71dB
£101
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£101
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£117
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
AFTONBLADET'25#3AUTOZEITUNG'24#2AUTOBILD'24#6
8.8
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
Wet handling - objective
88%
Wet safety
88%
Safety
88%
+13
Aquaplaning - cross
47%
Mileage
37%
Price/value
32%
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
AUTOZURNAL'26#3ADAC'26#3AVD'26#3
8.6
Price from£103
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
Interior noise
52%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
47%
Dry driving behavior
41%
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Price variants (9)
205/60 R16 92 H
A C 70dB
£103
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£103
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£128
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205/60 R16 92 V
A C 70dB
£112
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£112
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205/60 R16 92 H
A B 70dB
£103
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£103
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£117
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205/60 R16 92 V
A B 70dB
£132
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£132
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205/60 R16 96 H XL
A A 70dB
£116
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£116
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£129
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205/60 R16 96 H XL
A A 70dB
£116
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£116
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205/60 R16 96 W
A B 70dB
£142
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£142
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Kumho Ecsta PS71
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta PS71
AUTOBILD'25#4AUTOBILD'25#6ADAC'25#13
8.6
Price from£70
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 (4)
205/60 R16 92 V
A A 71dB
£113
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£113
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205/60 R16 92 V £81
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£81
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205/60 R16 92 V
A A 71dB
£83
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£83
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205/60 R16 96 V
B C 70dB
£70
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£70
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£85
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Firestone Roadhawk 2
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
AUTOEXPRESS'26#3NETZWELT'26#3ADAC'26#4
8.3
Price from£90
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 (4)
205/60 R16 92 H
A C 71dB
£90
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£90
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205/60 R16 92 V
A C 71dB
£92
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£92
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£121
In stock · Free shipping
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205/60 R16 96 V
A B 71dB
£101
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£101
In stock · Free shipping
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205/60 R16 96 W
A B 71dB
£120
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£120
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205/60 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Falken ZIEX ZE320
86%
2. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
3. Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
4. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
79%
5. Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
6. Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
7. Michelin e.Primacy
75%
8. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
9. Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
10. Firestone Roadhawk
72%
11. Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
12. Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
13. Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
14. Vredestein Ultrac
69%
15. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
69%

Wet

1. Nokian Hakka Blue 3
83%
2. Vredestein Ultrac
78%
3. Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
4. Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
5. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
6. Nexen N Fera Primus
73%
7. Semperit Speed-Life 3
73%
8. Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
9. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
10. Firestone Roadhawk 2
69%
11. Falken Ziex ZE320
69%
12. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
68%
13. Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
14. Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
15. Michelin Primacy 5
66%

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Cars with 205/60 R16 tyres

Tivoli 2019
Tivoli
2019
Kamiq 2019
Kamiq
2019
XCeed 2019
XCeed
2019
Focus 2018
Focus
2018
A1 2018
A1
2018
Combo 2018
Combo
2018
Berlingo 2018
Berlingo
2018
Captur 2017
Captur
2017
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Customer reviews

1418 customer reviews for tyres in this size
Michelin Primacy 4 3.7/5 (184) Dunlop Sport BluResponse 3.8/5 (180) Michelin Primacy 3 3.7/5 (178) Bridgestone Turanza ER300 3.7/5 (175) Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174) Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154) Michelin Energy Saver 3.7/5 (125) Bridgestone Turanza T001 3.2/5 (95) GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 3.9/5 (78) Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 3/5 (75)

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Did you know ...?

205/60 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 145 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/55 R17, 225/50 R17, 215/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 123 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 2049.58 mm, which is very similar to 245/45 R17(2049.26 mm), 170/80 R15(2051.46 mm), 200/55 R17(2047.69 mm), 245/40 R18(2052.09 mm), 185/80 R14(2047.06 mm), 285/30 R19(2053.34 mm), 225/60 R15(2045.18 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/60 R16: 0(km/h), H(210km/h), IKAIO(km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 41, 92, 96, 100. You can find 205/60 R16 on 75 car models - mainly .

There are 17 runflat variants available.

205/60 R16 is found on 75 vehicles:

Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo
Giulia
AudiAudi
A1Q2A4A6
BMWBMW
2er-Reihe Gran Tourer3er-Reihe2er-Reihe Active Tourer
CITROËNCITROËN
C3 AircrossC4 PicassoC4 SpacetourerBerlingo
FiatFiat
Sedici
FordFord
EcoSportTourneo ConnectTransit ConnectFocus
HondaHonda
AccordHR-V
HyundaiHyundai
Konai40
ChevroletChevrolet
EpicaCruze
ChryslerChrysler
Sebring
JaguarJaguar
S-Type
KiaKia
CarensOptimaMagentisXCeedSoul
MazdaMazda
36
Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz
A-KlasseE-KlasseCLAB-KlasseC-Klasse
MGMG
ZS
MiniMini
CountrymanPaceman
MitsubishiMitsubishi
Lancer
NissanNissan
PrimeraJuke
OpelOpel
ComboAstraCrossland X
PeugeotPeugeot
Partner407
RenaultRenault
ScénicKangooLagunaCaptur
RoverRover
Streetwise
SeatSeat
AlhambraArona
SkodaSkoda
OctaviaKamiq
SsangYongSsangYong
TivoliXLV
SubaruSubaru
Legacy
SuzukiSuzuki
SX4
ToyotaToyota
Prius+Avensis VersoProace CityVersoAvensis
VolkswagenVolkswagen
TouranT-CrossSharanT-Roc
VolvoVolvo
S80S70/V70/XC70S60/V60S40/S50/V40/V50
VW CommercialVW Commercial
Caddy

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