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205/60 R16 - Best winter tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2024)
1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
Tested 3x in 2024, 13x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Great handling on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Great handling on dry roads
Minuses:
- -
2. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
Tested 5x in 2024, 7x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - AUTOBILD 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOMOTORSPORT 2023 255/45 R20
- Recommended by SPORTAUTO 2023 225/40 R18
- Recommended by AUTOEXPRESS 2023 225/45 R17
- Recommended by TYREREVIEWS 2023 225/45 R18
Pluses:
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Short braking distance on snow
- Great handling on dry roads
- Exceptional traction on snow
Minuses:
- -
3. DUNLOP Winter Sport 5
Tested 1x in 2024, 42x in total.
Test results:
- Test winner - ADAC 2023 205/60 R16
Pluses:
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional traction on snow
- Short braking distance on snow
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on snow
Minuses:
- -
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205/60 R16
205/60 R16 tyre ranking based on test results
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205/60 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 113 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/50 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/40 R18. 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 winter tyres in 205/60 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96, 100, 110. You can find 205/60 R16 on 75 car models - mainly Toyota, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, CITROËN.
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