205/80 R16 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Blizzak has always been a winter tire focused on wet conditions, but with its sixth model, Bridgestone has promised improved snow performance and reduced rolling resistance. Early tests suggest they have delivered on these promises—Blizzak 6 is unmatched in wet conditions and excels on snow, making it ideal not just for city climates.
Cars with 205/80 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
Wet
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
69%
Snow
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
72%
Comfort
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
40%
Economy
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Bridgestone Blizzak 6
63%
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205/80 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 13 tyre models available, which can be compared to 185/50 R16, 175/75 R16, 185/55 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 80 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 80% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 164 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 2307.19 mm, which is very similar to 275/55 R17(2306.87 mm), 235/75 R15(2304.36 mm), 235/70 R16(2310.33 mm), 295/30 R22(2311.58 mm), 285/35 R21(2302.47 mm), 285/40 R20(2312.21 mm), 235/65 R17(2316.3 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 205/80 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), T(190km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 104, 110.
