205/65 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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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.
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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.
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Turanza T005 (*)
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£161
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Turanza T005 (*) | In stock | Free shipping | £161 |
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/65 R16 95W * )
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£211
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/65 R16 95W * ) | In stock | Free shipping | £211 |
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Bridgestone Duravis All-Season Evo ( 205/65 R16C 107/105T 8PR Enliten / EV )
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£128
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Bridgestone Duravis All-Season Evo ( 205/65 R16C 107/105T 8PR Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £128 |
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Duravis All Season Evo 8-PR 3PMSF
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£157
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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.
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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.
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 205/65 R16 99H XL 4PR SBL )
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£95
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 205/65 R16 99H XL 4PR SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £95 |
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Ventus Prime4 XL
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£123
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Ventus Prime4 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Vantra Transit
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£122
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Vantra Transit | In stock | Free shipping | £122 |
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Hankook Vantra Transit RA58 ( 205/65 R16C 103/101H 6PR SBL )
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£124
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Hankook Vantra Transit RA58 ( 205/65 R16C 103/101H 6PR SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £124 |
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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.
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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.
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Nexen N Fera Sport ( 205/65 R16 95W 4PR * )
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£89
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Nexen N Fera Sport ( 205/65 R16 95W 4PR * ) | In stock | Free shipping | £89 |
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N Fera Sport (*)
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£101
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Nexen N Fera Sport ( 205/65 R16 95W 4PR * )
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£89
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N Fera Sport (*)
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£101
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N Fera Sport (*) | In stock | Free shipping | £101 |
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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.
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The BluResponse has been with us for many years now, but it still stands as a very decent tire. The price is usually acceptable and it's only major downside when compared to newer tires is lower mileage.
Cars with 205/65 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
2.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
3.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
4.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
5.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
6.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
73%
7.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
8.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
66%
9.
Giti Gitisynergy H2
62%
10.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
58%
Wet
1.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
2.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
5.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
6.
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
7.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
62%
8.
Avon ZV7
62%
9.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
60%
10.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
Comfort
1.
Nexen N fera Sport
77%
2.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
3.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
4.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
56%
6.
Avon ZV7
54%
7.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
54%
8.
Nexen N Fera Primus
53%
9.
Vredestein Ultrac
49%
10.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
47%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
5.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
6.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
56%
7.
Kumho Ecsta PS71
55%
8.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
50%
9.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
40%
10.
Vredestein Ultrac
38%
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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: 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 Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Opel, Audi, Fiat.
