215/65 R16 - Best allseason tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

1

Premium

PremiumContact 7

'26#1

'26#1

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£121

Price from£121

Expert summary

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.

Recommended

#7

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#7 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet side guide

100%

Wet safety

100%

Safety

100%

+15

Wear

60%

Rolling resistance

53%

Exterior noise

41%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Highly recommended)

2026235/45 R18#1(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#1(Good)

2026225/50 R17#1(Good)

2026225/45 R17#1(Test winner)

2026205/55 R16#2(Highly recommended)

2026205/45 R17#4(Very good)

2026245/45 R19#6(-)

2026245/45 R19#6(Good)

2025225/50 R17#1(Test winner)

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Price variants (1)

215/65 R16 102 V

A B 71dB

£121

mytyres.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£126

In stock · Free shipping

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2

Premium

Blue Response TG

'26#1

9.8

Price from

£110

Price from£110

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

#6

2026

theTyre Lab.comRecommended#6 Summer tires 2026

Performance

Wet braking

100%

Wet side guide

100%

Wet handling - objective

100%

+8

Dry steering response

86%

Comfort

86%

Rolling resistance

14%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#1(Outstanding)

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Price variants (1)

215/65 R16 98 H £110

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£110

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3

Premium

Efficient Grip Performance 2

'26#3

'26#3

'25#2

8.7

Price from

£112

Price from£112

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

Mileage

100%

Price/value

100%

Wet handling - objective

93%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

47%

Interior noise

43%

Dry driving behavior

41%

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 (1)

215/65 R16 98 V

A B 70dB

£112

mytyres.co.uk

£112

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£122

In stock · Free shipping

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4

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£123

Price from£123

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

Rolling resistance

94%

Mileage

86%

Dry steering response

86%

+11

Dry lane changing

43%

Dry braking

41%

Wet side guide

29%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#3(Good)

2026215/55 R17#4(Highly recommended)

2026235/55 R18#4(Good)

2026205/55 R16#6(Recommended)

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 (3)

215/65 R16 98 H

A B 70dB

£123

mytyres.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£126

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 H

A B 70dB

£127

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£127

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£127

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 V

A B 70dB

£123

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£126

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

5

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£86

Price from£86

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

Interior noise

100%

Wet side guide

86%

Aquaplaning - cross

79%

+14

Dry steering response

23%

Exterior noise

10%

Mileage

0%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#3(Highly recommended)

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 (3)

215/65 R16 98 H

A C 71dB

£99

mytyres.co.uk

£99

In stock · Free shipping

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215/65 R16 98 H

A C 71dB

£103

mytyres.co.uk

£103

In stock · Free shipping

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215/65 R16 102 V

A B 71dB

£86

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£86

In stock · Free shipping

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6

Premium

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

'26#3

'25#3

'23#4

9.2

Price from

£100

Price from£100

Expert summary

Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability

Performance

Mileage

100%

Interior noise

100%

Exterior noise

91%

+12

Dry handling

64%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

62%

Dry braking

49%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#3(Recommended)

2025215/55 R18#3(Exemplary)

2023225/65 R17#4(Exemplary)

2022235/55 R18#1(Exemplary)

2021215/60 R17#1(Exemplary)

2021235/55 R18#2(-)

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Price variants (3)

215/65 R16 98 H

A A 69dB

£100

mytyres.co.uk

£100

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£116

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 98 V

A B 70dB

£125

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£125

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

7

Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£104

Price from£104

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%

Gravel traction

93%

Rolling resistance

89%

+19

Price/value

26%

Grass traction

26%

Safety

13%

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 (4)

215/65 R16 98 H

A B 69dB

£111

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£111

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£118

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 98 H

B A 68dB

£104

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£104

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£113

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 H

B A 71dB

£106

mytyres.co.uk

£106

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£115

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 V

A B 70dB

£121

mytyres.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£129

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

8

Upper-middle

E.Ziex

'26#4

'25#2

'25#5

8.9

Price from

£106

Price from£106

Expert summary

If you care about the range of your electric vehicle, there are now non-premium options that are more than good enough for daily driving. The Falken e.Ziex delivers top-tier rolling resistance and some of the shortest braking distances in test, both wet and dry. It rides comfortably and stays quiet, though aquaplaning safety in corners and overall wet grip leave room for improvement.

Performance

Rolling resistance

91%

Dry braking

80%

Comfort

73%

+11

Aquaplaning - cross

34%

Dry steering response

31%

Wet handling

27%

Test results

2026195/55 R16#4(Good)

2025215/55 R17#2(Very good)

2025215/55 R18#5(Good)

2023255/45 R20#4(Very good)

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Price variants (1)

215/65 R16 102 H £106

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£106

In stock · Free shipping

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9

Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£104

Price from£104

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

Rolling resistance

95%

Dry driving behavior

84%

Wet handling - objective

83%

+21

Price/value

29%

Exterior noise

25%

Grass traction

11%

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 (14)

215/65 R16 98 H

A B 71dB

£107

mytyres.co.uk

£107

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 98 H

B A 67dB

£114

mytyres.co.uk

£114

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£127

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 98 H

C C 72dB

£116

mytyres.co.uk

£116

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£127

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 98 H

B A 68dB

£104

mytyres.co.uk

£104

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£105

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 H

A A 71dB

£125

mytyres.co.uk

£125

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£129

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

10

Premium

Agilis 3

'26#4

6.9

Price from

£141

Price from£141

Performance

Aquaplaning - longitudal

100%

Interior noise

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

+8

Dry braking

33%

Dry steering response

33%

Dry handling

33%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#4(Still recommended)

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Price variants (4)

215/65 R16 106 T

A B 72dB

£141

mytyres.co.uk

£141

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£153

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 109 T

A B 72dB

£151

mytyres.co.uk

£151

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£157

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

11

Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£156

Price from£156

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

Mileage

89%

Comfort

81%

Rolling resistance

78%

+14

Wet side guide

14%

Price/value

0%

Safety

0%

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 (2)

215/65 R16 98 V mfs £156

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£156

In stock · Free shipping

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215/65 R16 102 V mfs XL £165

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£165

In stock · Free shipping

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12

Budget

Premitra HP6

'26#4

'26#5

'26#7

6.4

Price from

£73

Price from£73

Expert summary

The Premitra HP6 is Maxxis's latest summer touring tire, replacing the HP5 with meaningful improvements in longevity and wet safety. It delivers 10-15% better mileage and over 7% shorter wet braking distances thanks to connecting bridge sipes and four optimized longitudinal grooves. A 2025 Red Dot Design Award winner, it punches well above its budget positioning with A-rated wet grip across the 70-size lineup.

Performance

Wet circle cornering

100%

Dry handling - objective

82%

Dry handling

79%

+8

Interior noise

29%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

27%

Exterior noise

8%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#4(Recommended)

2026205/55 R16#5(Recommended)

2026235/45 R18#7(-)

2026225/45 R17#8(-)

2026225/50 R17#8(Satisfactory)

2026215/55 R17#9(Recommended)

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Price variants (1)

215/65 R16 98 V £73

mytyres.co.uk

£73

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£105

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

13

Premium

Efficientgrip Cargo 2

'26#5

6.8

Price from

£121

Price from£121

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Dry handling - objective

83%

Wet braking

67%

+8

Dry handling

33%

Exterior noise

33%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

17%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#5(Still recommended)

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Price variants (6)

215/65 R16 106 £157

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£157

In stock · Free shipping

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mytyres.co.uk

£175

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 106

A A 71dB

£148

mytyres.co.uk

£148

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 106 T

B C 72dB

£121

mytyres.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£144

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 106 H

A A 71dB

£149

mytyres.co.uk

£149

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 109

B A 70dB

£141

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£141

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 109 T

B C 72dB

£142

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£142

In stock · Free shipping

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14

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£94

Price from£94

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

Sand traction

91%

Handling on gravel

91%

Price/value

90%

+14

Aquaplaning - cross

39%

Interior noise

37%

Mud traction

36%

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)

215/65 R16 102 H

A A 69dB

£109

mytyres.co.uk

£109

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£130

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 H

A B 69dB

£94

mytyres.co.uk

£94

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 H

A B 69dB

£147

mytyres.co.uk

£147

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 V XL

B C 72dB

£109

mytyres.co.uk

£109

In stock · Free shipping

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15

Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£117

Price from£117

Performance

Dry steering response

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

Fuel efficiency

100%

+16

Aquaplaning - longitudal

11%

Aquaplaning - cross

8%

Wet handling - objective

0%

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 (9)

215/65 R16 98 H

A A 71dB

£121

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£123

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 98 H mfs£143

mytyres.co.uk

£143

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 98 V mfs£150

mytyres.co.uk

£150

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

215/65 R16 102 H XL

B A 72dB

£117

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£117

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

mytyres.co.uk

£124

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

16

Budget

Vanis 3

'26#6

6.7

Price from

£97

Price from£97

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Interior noise

100%

Dry handling - objective

83%

+8

Aquaplaning - longitudal

17%

Dry steering response

17%

Dry braking

0%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#6(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

215/65 R16 109 T

C C 72dB

£97

mytyres.co.uk

£97

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£127

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

17

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.8

Price from

£87

Price from£87

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%

Wet side guide

71%

+17

Handling on gravel

22%

Dry steering response

10%

Dry lane changing

0%

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)

215/65 R16 98 H £95

mytyres.co.uk

£95

In stock · Free shipping

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215/65 R16 102 £87

mytyres.co.uk

£87

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

tyres-pneus-online.co.uk

£121

In stock · Free shipping

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215/65 R16 102 V XL£94

mytyres.co.uk

£94

In stock · Free shipping

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18

Upper-middle

Vanhawk 3

'26#7

6.6

Price from

£111

Price from£111

Performance

Exterior noise

100%

Dry braking

67%

Dry lane changing

50%

+8

Wet handling - objective

0%

Wet handling

0%

Dry handling - objective

0%

Test results

2026225/75 R16#7(Still recommended)

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Price variants (1)

215/65 R16 109 T

B B 70dB

£111

mytyres.co.uk

£111

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

19

Premium

P Zero PZ4

'25#3

'25#5

'25#20

8.9

Price from

£105

Price from£105

Expert summary

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.

Performance

Wet handling - objective

97%

Wet circle cornering

95%

Wet handling

89%

+12

Rolling resistance

37%

Mileage

37%

Price/value

0%

Test results

2025245/35 R19#3(Exemplary)

2025225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2025225/40 R18#20(-)

2023235/35 R19#2(Very good -)

2023225/40 R18#3(Outstanding)

2023225/45 R18#3(-)

2023235/35 R19#4(Highly recommended)

2023225/40 R18#5(Very good)

2023225/45 R18#5(Highly recommended)

2023225/45 R18#11(Satisfactory)

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Price variants (2)

215/65 R16 102 T XL£105

mytyres.co.uk

£105

In stock · Free shipping

Buy

20

Upper-middle

Dynaxer HP5

'26#2

'26#7

'26#19

6.4

Price from

£100

Price from£100

Performance

Comfort

85%

Rolling resistance

78%

Exterior noise

71%

+7

Wet handling - objective

27%

Dry handling - objective

27%

Dry handling

20%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#2(Recommended)

2026225/45 R17#7(-)

2026245/45 R19#19(Satisfactory)

2026245/45 R19#19(-)

View full review

Price variants (1)

215/65 R16 98 H £100

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£100

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Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

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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

Comfort

100%

Dry braking

93%

Aquaplaning - cross

86%

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