215/70 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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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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Comfortable and quiet SUV tyre that is very well balanced with a lean towards durability
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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 Dueler All Terrain A/T002 ( 215/70 R16 100T EVc )
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£136
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Bridgestone Dueler All Terrain A/T002 ( 215/70 R16 100T EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Dueler A/T 002 3PMSF
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£136
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Dueler A/T 002 3PMSF | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Primacy 4 plus
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£150
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Primacy 4 plus | In stock | Free shipping | £150 |
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 215/70 R16 100H with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£150
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 215/70 R16 100H with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £150 |
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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.
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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 K135A ( 215/70 R16 100H 4PR R SBL )
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£118
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Ventus Prime4 R
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£129
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Ventus Prime4 R | In stock | Free shipping | £129 |
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Hankook Dynapro HPX (RA43) ( 215/70 R16 100H 4PR SBL )
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£121
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Hankook Dynapro HPX (RA43) ( 215/70 R16 100H 4PR SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £121 |
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Dynapro HPX EV SBL
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£129
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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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Cars with 215/70 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.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
7.
Falken ZIEX ZE320
70%
8.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
9.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%
Wet
1.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
72%
3.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
4.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
6.
Falken Ziex ZE320
62%
7.
Firestone Roadhawk
60%
8.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
59%
9.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
57%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
2.
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
65%
3.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
56%
4.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
54%
5.
Vredestein Ultrac
49%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
44%
7.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
33%
8.
Firestone Roadhawk
31%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
4.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
5.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
6.
Vredestein Ultrac
38%
7.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
33%
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215/70 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 31 tyre models available, which can be compared to 190/50 R17, 185/70 R14, 165/65 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 70 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 70% of the tyre width (215mm), which means the sidewall height has 150.5 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 2222.36 mm, which is very similar to 285/35 R20(2222.68 mm), 205/55 R19(2224.56 mm), 245/35 R21(2214.51 mm), 225/55 R18(2213.88 mm), 275/45 R18(2213.88 mm), 285/30 R21(2212.94 mm), 285/40 R19(2232.42 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 215/70 R16: H(210km/h), Q(160km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 10, 99, 100, 104, 108, 110. You can find 215/70 R16 on 20 car models - mainly Ford, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Opel, CITROËN.
