205/65 R16 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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Premium

Primacy 5

'26#4

'26#6

'26#6

8.6

Price from

£148

Price from£148

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

Interior noise

100%

Dry handling

96%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

92%

+2

Wet braking

71%

Dry braking

47%

Wet handling

36%

Test results

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

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 (1)

205/65 R16 95 W

A B 70dB

£148

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£148

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£161

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2

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#6

7.9

Price from

£165

Price from£165

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

100%

Wet handling

67%

Dry handling

64%

+3

Wet circle cornering

47%

Exterior noise

41%

Dry braking

40%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(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)

2024225/45 R17#6(Recommended)

2024215/55 R17#6(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (1)

205/65 R16 95 W

A B 69dB

£165

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£165

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£175

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Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£135

Price from£135

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 (6)

205/65 R16 95 W

B A 70dB

£173

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£173

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£202

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205/65 R16 95 W

B A 70dB

£188

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£188

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205/65 R16 107 T

A B 72dB

£135

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£135

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£150

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Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.6

Price from

£169

Price from£169

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

Dry braking

73%

Exterior noise

72%

Dry handling

67%

+3

Wet handling

55%

Wet circle cornering

49%

Interior noise

42%

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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205/65 R16 95 V £169

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

7.8

Price from

£103

Price from£103

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%

Aquaplaning - cross

87%

Wet braking

64%

+3

Dry braking

49%

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 (1)

205/65 R16 95 H

C A 71dB

£103

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Ventus Prime 4

'26#8

'26#11

'25#6

7.3

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

Dry braking

75%

Dry handling

73%

Wet braking

67%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

42%

Interior noise

37%

Comfort

20%

Test results

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)

2023205/55 R16#7(Recommended)

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Price variants (5)

205/65 R16 95 H

B D 72dB

£148

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£148

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205/65 R16 95 H

B C 72dB

£182

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£182

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205/65 R16 99 H

B A 70dB

£90

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£90

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£103

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205/65 R16 103 H

A B 72dB

£121

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£121

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£127

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Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.4

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

81%

Dry braking

80%

Comfort

70%

+3

Aquaplaning - longitudal

60%

Wet handling

58%

Wet braking

38%

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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205/65 R16 95 W £85

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205/65 R16 95 W £91

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£91

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Customer reviews

696 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.1/5 (151)

Michelin Primacy 4 3.4/5 (134)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.6/5 (122)

Bridgestone Turanza T001 2.9/5 (108)

Michelin Energy Saver+ 3.4/5 (55)

Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.4/5 (46)

Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 2.8/5 (31)

Michelin Primacy 4+ 3.5/5 (28)

Dunlop EconoDrive 2.2/5 (16)

Falken Linam VAN01 2.2/5 (5)

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205/65 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 42 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/50 R16, 235/65 R16, 225/65 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 133.25 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 2113.98 mm, which is very similar to 275/30 R20(2114.29 mm), 235/35 R20(2112.72 mm), 215/50 R18(2111.78 mm), 200/60 R17(2110.52 mm), 275/35 R19(2120.89 mm), 235/40 R19(2106.75 mm), 325/25 R20(2106.44 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/65 R16: 0(km/h), H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107. You can find 205/65 R16 on 17 car models - mainly .