215/60 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - 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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Continental did it again with the PremiumContact 7. It’s an incredibly well balanced tire with just the right wet and dry grip and above average mileage. Since it’s launch in 2023 it got nothing but the best results in the tests, the only downside being it’s premium price.
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 215/60 R16 99V XL EVc )
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£138
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 215/60 R16 99V XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £138 |
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PremiumContact 7 XL EV
- In stock
£149
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PremiumContact 7 XL EV | In stock | Free shipping | £149 |
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The upgraded version of the legendary P7 has a good steering response and low rolling resistance, which makes sense as it's often a first equipment of many car manufacturers.
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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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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/60 R16 95V AO )
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£117
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/60 R16 95V AO ) | In stock | Free shipping | £117 |
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Turanza T005 AO
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£122
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Turanza T005 AO | In stock | Free shipping | £122 |
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Turanza T005 XL
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£124
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Turanza T005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £124 |
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/60 R16 99H XL )
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£125
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 215/60 R16 99H XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £125 |
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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.
Cars with 215/60 R16 tyres
Recent summer tyre tests in 215/60 R16
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215/60 R16 - 2022
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6
Best Value: Toyo Proxes Comfort
Test Vehicle: Skoda Karoq215/60 R16 tyre test Personalize
Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
2.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
3.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
77%
4.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
6.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75%
7.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
8.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
73%
9.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
73%
10.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Wet
1.
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
2.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
3.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
4.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
8.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
9.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
10.
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
Comfort
1.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
2.
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
3.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
6.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
7.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70%
8.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
9.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
10.
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
4.
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
6.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
7.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
8.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
9.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
10.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
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215/60 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 119 tyre models available, which can be compared to 215/55 R16, 215/65 R16, 205/50 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 129 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 2087.27 mm, which is very similar to 225/35 R20(2090.73 mm), 305/30 R19(2091.04 mm), 225/40 R19(2081.62 mm), 235/50 R17(2094.81 mm), 265/30 R20(2095.44 mm), 255/45 R17(2077.54 mm), 255/40 R18(2077.22 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/60 R16: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99, 101, 103, 106, 108. You can find 215/60 R16 on 46 car models - mainly CITROËN, Peugeot, Fiat, Ford, Opel.
215/60 R16 tire tests
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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| 215/60 R16 | ADAC | 2022 | Passenger car | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Toyo Proxes Comfort | 18 | Skoda Karoq | |
| Tyre size | Organization | Year | Type | Designation | Winner | Best value | Tested tyres | Vehicle |
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