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

Summer

94

Tyres

We recommend

Premium

Turanza T005

8.3

£175

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Price / Value

Proxes Comfort

7.4

£85

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Premium

Ra58 Vantra Transit

205/65 R16 107 T

£124

Great price for a premium tyre

Premium

Primacy 5

205/65 R16 95 W

£158

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Cargoproof C

'26#2

7.3

Price from

£107

Price from£107

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet handling

100%

Dry braking

100%

+3

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

£107

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£107

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2

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.4

Price from

£158

Price from£158

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 (1)

205/65 R16 95 W

A B 70dB

£158

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£158

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mytyres.co.uk

£164

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#5

7.8

Price from

£164

Price from£164

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%

Aquaplaning - cross

63%

Wet handling

59%

+3

Wet circle cornering

44%

Dry braking

43%

Exterior noise

42%

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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Price variants (1)

205/65 R16 95 W

A B 69dB

£164

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£164

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£170

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Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.3

Price from

£139

Price from£139

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

£175

Tyres Pneus Online UK

£175

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mytyres.co.uk

£187

In stock · Free shipping

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205/65 R16 95 W

B A 70dB

£173

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£173

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205/65 R16 107 T

A B 72dB

£139

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£139

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£143

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5

Premium

Agilis 3

'26#4

5.6

Price from

£152

Price from£152

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Interior noise

100%

Exterior noise

100%

+3

Wet handling

33%

Dry braking

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

£152

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£152

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£152

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6

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.1

Price from

£170

Price from£170

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 £170

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£170

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Premium

Efficientgrip Cargo 2

'26#5

4.7

Price from

£114

Price from£114

Performance

Wet braking

67%

Wet circle cornering

67%

Dry braking

67%

+3

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 UK

£136

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205/65 R16 107 T

B C 72dB

£120

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£120

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£130

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Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.4

Price from

£100

Price from£100

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 handling

71%

Dry braking

70%

Wet handling

68%

+4

Aquaplaning - cross

45%

Interior noise

37%

Comfort

20%

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 (5)

205/65 R16 95 H

B D 72dB

£153

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£153

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205/65 R16 99 H

B A 70dB

£100

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£100

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205/65 R16 103 H

A B 72dB

£127

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£127

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Upper-middle

Ecsta PS71

'25#4

'25#6

'25#13

7.8

Price from

£84

Price from£84

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

£84

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£84

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mytyres.co.uk

£95

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10

Budget

N Fera Primus

'26#6

'24#11

6.6

Price from

£104

Price from£104

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

Wet braking

73%

Interior noise

67%

Wet circle cornering

66%

+4

Dry handling

48%

Dry braking

47%

Exterior noise

45%

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 £104

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Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

5.6

Price from

£139

Price from£139

Performance

Comfort

83%

Interior noise

82%

Exterior noise

78%

+4

Wet handling

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

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

£139

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£139

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Budget

Vanis 3

'26#6

4.6

Price from

£89

Price from£89

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Interior noise

100%

Wet circle cornering

67%

+3

Wet braking

17%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

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

£89

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£89

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£121

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Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.4

Price from

£83

Price from£83

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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Price variants (2)

205/65 R16 95 W £83

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£83

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205/65 R16 95 W £85

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£85

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Upper-middle

Vanhawk 3

'26#7

4.5

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Performance

Exterior noise

100%

Dry braking

67%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

33%

+3

Interior noise

17%

Wet circle cornering

0%

Wet handling

0%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#7(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

205/65 R16 107 T

B B 70dB

£105

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£105

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205/65 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

2. Bridgestone Turanza T005

78%

3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

73%

4. Toyo Proxes Comfort

72%

5. Michelin Primacy 4+

70%

6. Pirelli Cinturato P7

70%

7. Vredestein Ultrac

69%

8. Michelin Primacy 5

69%

9. Dunlop Sport BluResponse

66%

10. Maxxis Premitra HP6

63%

11. Nexen N Fera Primus

61%

12. Bridgestone Turanza 6

59%

13. Kumho Ecsta PS71

58%

14. Giti Gitisynergy H2

54%

15. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

Wet

1. Vredestein Ultrac

78%

2. Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

3. Nexen N Fera Primus

73%

4. Bridgestone Turanza T005

72%

5. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

72%

6. Michelin Primacy 4+

67%

7. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

65%

8. Dunlop Sport BluResponse

62%

9. Pirelli Cinturato P7

60%

10. Bridgestone Turanza 6

58%

11. Toyo Proxes Comfort

56%

12. Nexen N fera Sport

51%

13. Giti GitiSynergy H2

44%

14. Continental EcoContact 6

35%

Comfort

1. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

2. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

3. Nexen N fera Sport

78%

4. Toyo Proxes Comfort

72%

5. Michelin Primacy 4+

68%

6. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

65%

7. Nexen N Fera Primus

63%

8. Vredestein Ultrac

56%

9. Pirelli Cinturato P7

56%

10. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

53%

11. Dunlop Sport BluResponse

47%

12. Bridgestone Turanza 6

47%

13. Maxxis Premitra HP6

40%

14. Giti GitiSynergy H2

39%

15. Kumho Ecsta PS71

38%

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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)

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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 .