215/55 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£124

Price from£124

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

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet handling

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (2)

215/55 R16 93 V £124

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£124

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215/55 R16 97 W £132

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£132

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Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

'26#3

'26#3

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£122

Price from£122

Expert summary

Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.

Performance

Comfort

100%

Wet circle cornering

90%

Exterior noise

82%

Wet braking

57%

Dry braking

49%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

48%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025205/55 R16#2(Recommended)

2025215/55 R17#5(Very good)

2024215/55 R17#4(-)

2024205/55 R16#4(Exemplary)

2024225/55 R17#5(Good)

2024225/45 R17#5(Recommended)

2024215/55 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#13(-)

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Price variants (2)

215/55 R16 93 V

A B 69dB

£122

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£122

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£142

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W

A B 70dB

£126

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£126

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£142

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Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£160

Price from£160

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%

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 (2)

215/55 R16 93 V

A B 70dB

£160

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£160

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£167

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W

A B 70dB

£168

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£168

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£173

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Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#2

'26#5

7.7

Price from

£94

Price from£94

Expert summary

The ZE320 is Falken's follow-up to the ZE310, and in some areas it's a clear step forward — dry handling is strong, and it's one of the quietest tyres in its class. Tyre Reviews even rated it highly recommended with top marks in wet handling. That said, wet braking is a real weak spot, especially in cooler conditions, and cross aquaplaning protection is poor. Higher rolling resistance and limited mileage are familiar problems carried over from the predecessor. Available in only 52 sizes, it's still a decent pick if you prioritize a quiet, composed ride and don't push hard in the wet.

Performance

Exterior noise

92%

Dry braking

88%

Wet handling

86%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

64%

Wet braking

47%

Aquaplaning - cross

27%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Good)

2026215/55 R17#5(Highly recommended)

2026225/50 R17#5(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#3(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#7(Good)

2025225/40 R18#7(-)

2025225/45 R17#10(-)

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Price variants (2)

215/55 R16 93 V £94

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£94

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215/55 R16 97 W £98

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£98

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.1

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

Firestone, the affordable brand belonging to the Bridgestone group, has a fresh addition to their lineup - the Roadhawk 2. And it seems like it’s set off for success - it offers the Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology, which makes the rolling resistance and mileage exceptional for a budget tyre and it combines it with safe behavior on wet and dry.

Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

74%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

69%

Wet circle cornering

64%

Dry braking

25%

Comfort

17%

Exterior noise

10%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Recommended)

2026225/50 R17#4(Satisfactory)

2026235/45 R18#4(Recommended)

2026195/55 R16#5(Good)

2026205/45 R17#7(Sufficient)

2025215/55 R18#6(Satisfactory)

2025225/50 R17#6(Satisfactory)

2024225/45 R17#5(Highly recommended)

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Price variants (2)

215/55 R16 93 V

A C 71dB

£99

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£99

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215/55 R16 97 Y XL

A B 71dB

£106

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£106

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£134

Price from£134

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%

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 (2)

215/55 R16 93 V

A B 69dB

£137

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£137

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£142

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W

A B 70dB

£134

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£134

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£159

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Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£124

Price from£124

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

80%

Wet handling

77%

Wet circle cornering

72%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

57%

Comfort

42%

Exterior noise

24%

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 (7)

215/55 R16 93 V

A B 71dB

£124

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£124

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215/55 R16 97 W

A B 72dB

£168

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£168

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Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£152

Price from£152

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

71%

Exterior noise

69%

Dry handling

67%

Aquaplaning - cross

51%

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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Price variants (3)

215/55 R16 93 V mfs

A C 69dB

£157

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£157

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£164

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215/55 R16 97 W mfs XL £152

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£152

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£181

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Ziex ZE310 Ecorun

'25#5

'24#4

'24#6

6.9

Price from

£99

Price from£99

Expert summary

Being usually one of the cheaper tyres in the test, the japanese Falken still delivers very safe characteristics for everyday driving. It suffers a bit in the efficiency department, with higher rolling resistance and limited mileage.

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

85%

Comfort

83%

Aquaplaning - cross

80%

Wet circle cornering

57%

Wet handling

47%

Interior noise

25%

Test results

2025205/55 R16#5(-)

2024215/55 R17#4(-)

2024225/45 R17#6(-)

2024205/55 R16#7(-)

2024205/55 R16#7(Good)

2024225/55 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2024215/55 R17#10(Satisfactory)

2023225/65 R17#3(Exemplary)

2023205/55 R16#6(Good)

2023205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

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Price variants (6)

215/55 R16 93 V £103

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£103

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215/55 R16 93 V £99

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£99

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215/55 R16 97 V £123

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£123

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215/55 R16 97 V £105

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£105

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215/55 R16 97 W £121

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£121

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215/55 R16 97 W £107

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£107

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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

Dry handling

71%

Wet handling

68%

Dry braking

67%

Aquaplaning - cross

39%

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 (4)

215/55 R16 93 V

A B 69dB

£109

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£109

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W

A B 69dB

£95

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£95

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£127

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W XL

A B 69dB

£98

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£98

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£118

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W

A B 69dB

£100

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£100

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Budget

N Fera Primus

'26#6

'24#11

7.4

Price from

£84

Price from£84

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%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

48%

Dry braking

34%

Exterior noise

31%

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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Price variants (2)

215/55 R16 93 V 4PR£84

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£84

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£106

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EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£145

Price from£145

Performance

Comfort

83%

Interior noise

82%

Exterior noise

78%

Wet handling

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

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 (5)

215/55 R16 97 Y £190

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£190

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215/55 R16 97 Y

B A 72dB

£145

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£145

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£172

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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%

Comfort

70%

Aquaplaning - cross

58%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

57%

Wet braking

33%

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 (3)

215/55 R16 93 V £104

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£104

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 £89

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£89

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215/55 R16 97 W XL£96

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£96

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Upper-middle

Summer

'26#7

7.6

Price from

£88

Price from£88

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Wet handling

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Wet braking

43%

Exterior noise

14%

Dry braking

Test results

2026195/55 R16#7(Good)

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Price variants (3)

215/55 R16 93 V

B B 71dB

£88

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£88

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215/55 R16 97 H

B B 71dB

£89

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£89

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215/55 R16 97 W

B B 71dB

£91

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£91

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Upper-middle

Ecsta HS52

'26#9

'24#2

'24#3

7.6

Price from

£84

Price from£84

Expert summary

The HS52 is one of our favorite tires, as the South Korean manufacturer packed a very good performance characteristics with super affordable price. And the best part is that the mileage isn’t compromised, which is usually the case with similar tyres.

Performance

Dry handling

80%

Wet circle cornering

80%

Dry braking

75%

Exterior noise

47%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

44%

Aquaplaning - cross

27%

Test results

2026225/50 R17#9(Satisfactory)

2024205/55 R16#2(-)

2024215/55 R17#3(Good)

2024215/55 R17#3(-)

2024205/55 R16#5(Good)

2023205/55 R16#8(Good)

2023205/55 R16#8(Recommended)

2023205/55 R16#13(-)

2022215/55 R17#3(-)

2022215/55 R17#6(Good)

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Price variants (4)

215/55 R16 93 V 4PR£84

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£84

In stock · Free shipping

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£85

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 93 V XL

A C 71dB

£90

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£90

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215/55 R16 97 W 4PR

A C 72dB

£86

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£86

In stock · Free shipping

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£90

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W XL

A C 72dB

£92

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£92

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Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£104

Price from£104

Performance

Exterior noise

71%

Dry braking

60%

Wet braking

58%

Wet circle cornering

29%

Wet handling

29%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

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Price variants (7)

215/55 R16 93 H £104

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£104

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215/55 R16 93 V £106

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£106

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215/55 R16 93 W £110

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£110

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215/55 R16 97 H £106

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£106

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215/55 R16 97 V £111

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£111

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215/55 R16 97 W £114

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£114

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215/55 R16 97 Y £114

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£114

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Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£98

Price from£98

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage 2 is a well-rounded summer touring tire that benefits from Michelin group technology and a completely redesigned tread pattern. It improves on its predecessor with 5% better longevity and 1.6 meters shorter wet braking distances while maintaining consistent performance across all disciplines. Available in an exceptionally wide 288-size range spanning 16 to 21 inches, it covers nearly every modern passenger car and SUV fitment.

Performance

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

Wet braking

57%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

29%

Dry handling

29%

Wet handling

14%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Price variants (7)

215/55 R16 93 H 0£106

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£106

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215/55 R16 93 V 0£98

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£98

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 93 W 0£108

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£108

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 H 0£108

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£108

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 V 0£125

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£125

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 W 0£117

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£117

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215/55 R16 97 Y 0£106

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£106

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Upper-middle

RainSport 5

'26#4

'26#24

'25#23

6.9

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Expert summary

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Performance

Aquaplaning - cross

95%

Interior noise

93%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

92%

Wet circle cornering

61%

Dry braking

30%

Dry handling

23%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#24(-)

2025225/40 R18#23(-)

2024205/55 R16#14(-)

2024205/55 R16#18(Satisfactory)

2023205/55 R16#5(-)

2023225/45 R18#17(Satisfactory)

2023225/45 R18#17(-)

2023205/55 R16#31(Good)

2022195/55 R16#3(Recommended)

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Price variants (2)

215/55 R16 93 V £105

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£105

In stock · Free shipping

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£108

In stock · Free shipping

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215/55 R16 97 Y £110

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£110

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£117

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Advantage

'26#10

'25#24

'24#12

7.0

Price from

£115

Price from£115

Expert summary

The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.

Performance

Interior noise

93%

Comfort

78%

Dry handling

63%