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

1

Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£110

Price from£110

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

#6

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 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%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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205/65 R16 95 V £110

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2

Upper-middle

Cargoproof C

'26#2

8.1

Price from

£108

Price from£108

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet handling

100%

Dry braking

100%

+8

Dry handling

50%

Interior noise

50%

Exterior noise

33%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#2(Recommended)

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205/65 R16 107 T

A C 72dB

£108

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£108

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3

Premium

Ultrac

'25#2

'25#3

'25#7

4.3

Price from

£98

Price from£98

Expert summary

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Performance

Sand traction

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

89%

Safety

86%

+19

Price/value

30%

Dry handling - objective

18%

Mileage

7%

Test results

2025255/55 R18#2(Exemplary)

2025225/50 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/45 R17#7(-)

2024225/45 R17#2(Highly recommended)

2024205/55 R16#3(-)

2024235/55 R18#3(Very good)

2024225/45 R17#4(-)

2024225/55 R17#7(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#16(Sufficient)

2024205/55 R16#20(Conditionally recommended)

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Price variants (1)

205/65 R16 95 W £98

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£98

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£149

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4

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£153

Price from£153

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

Rolling resistance

92%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

87%

Mileage

86%

+10

Dry lane changing

43%

Dry braking

41%

Wet side guide

29%

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 (2)

205/65 R16 95 W

A B 70dB

£153

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£153

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£155

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5

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£162

Price from£162

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%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

Test results

2026225/45 R17#4(Recommended)

2026235/55 R18#5(Good)

2026235/55 R18#5(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)

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205/65 R16 95 W

A B 69dB

£162

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6

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£130

Price from£130

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%

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

£165

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£165

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£170

In stock · Free shipping

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205/65 R16 95 W

B A 70dB

£130

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£130

In stock · Free shipping

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205/65 R16 107 T

A B 72dB

£135

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£135

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£139

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7

Premium

Agilis 3

'26#4

6.9

Price from

£143

Price from£143

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Interior noise

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

+8

Dry braking

33%

Dry steering response

33%

Dry handling

33%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#4(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

205/65 R16 107 T

A B 72dB

£143

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£143

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mytyres.co.uk

£148

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8

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£161

Price from£161

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%

+14

Wet side guide

14%

Price/value

0%

Safety

0%

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 £161

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£161

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9

Premium

Efficientgrip Cargo 2

'26#5

6.8

Price from

£113

Price from£113

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Dry handling - objective

83%

Wet braking

67%

+8

Dry handling

33%

Exterior noise

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

17%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#5(Still recommended)

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Price variants (2)

205/65 R16 103 T

B C 72dB

£114

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£114

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£143

In stock · Free shipping

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205/65 R16 107 T

B C 72dB

£113

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£113

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£131

In stock · Free shipping

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10

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£95

Price from£95

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%

+14

Aquaplaning - cross

39%

Interior noise

37%

Mud traction

36%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#4(Recommended)

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)

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Price variants (3)

205/65 R16 95 H

B C 72dB

£128

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£128

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205/65 R16 95 H

B C 72dB

£149

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£149

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205/65 R16 99 H

B A 70dB

£95

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£95

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11

Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

8.6

Price from

£78

Price from£78

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%

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

£78

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£78

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£89

In stock · Free shipping

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12

Budget

N Fera Primus

'26#6

'24#11

7.4

Price from

£91

Price from£91

Expert summary

A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.

Performance

Interior noise

67%

Wet braking

67%

Wet circle cornering

66%

+7

Rolling resistance

32%

Exterior noise

31%

Mileage

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#6(Conditionally recommended)

2024205/55 R16#11(-)

2024215/55 R17#11(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#17(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#10(Good)

2022215/55 R17#10(-)

2022215/55 R17#17(Satisfactory)

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205/65 R16 95 H £91

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£91

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13

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£127

Price from£127

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Wet handling - objective

0%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#6(Good)

2022215/55 R17#7(Good)

2022185/65 R15#8(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#19(Satisfactory)

2022215/55 R17#23(-)

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Price variants (2)

205/65 R16 95 H

B A 71dB

£127

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£127

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£145

In stock · Free shipping

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14

Budget

Vanis 3

'26#6

6.7

Price from

£90

Price from£90

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Interior noise

100%

Dry handling - objective

83%

+8

Aquaplaning - longitudal

17%

Dry steering response

17%

Dry braking

0%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#6(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

205/65 R16 107 T

C C 72dB

£90

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£90

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

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15

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.8

Price from

£89

Price from£89

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%

+17