215/70 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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EFFICIENTGRIP 2 SUV

9.2

£107

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Roadhawk 2

8.3

£88

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Premium

EFFICIENTGRIP 2 SUV

215/70 R16 100 H .

£107

Best price in last 6 months Great price for a premium tyre

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Roadhawk 2

215/70 R16 100 H

£88

Best price in last 6 months Lowest price among well rated tyres.

Premium

Ecocontact 6

215/70 R16 100 H mfs

£102

Best price in last 6 months

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Ventus Prime 4

215/70 R16 100 H

£104

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Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

'26#1

'26#2

'26#5

8.0

Price from

£110

Price from£110

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

90%

Wet handling

89%

+9

Aquaplaning - cross

36%

Price/value

25%

Mileage

15%

Test results

2026205/55 R16#1(Test winner)

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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2

Premium

Primacy 5

'26#3

'26#4

8.6

Price from

£153

Price from£153

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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215/70 R16 100 H

A C 70dB

£153

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Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

'26#3

'26#3

'26#4

8.3

Price from

£88

Price from£88

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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215/70 R16 100 H

A C 71dB

£88

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Premium

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

'26#3

'25#3

'23#4

9.2

Price from

£107

Price from£107

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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215/70 R16 100 H

A C 70dB

£107

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£107

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Premium

Turanza 6

'26#4

'26#5

8.1

Price from

£143

Price from£143

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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215/70 R16 100 H

A B 69dB

£143

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Premium

Turanza T005

'25#4

'24#3

'23#3

8.8

Price from

£130

Price from£130

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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215/70 R16 100 T

C C 72dB

£130

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Premium

Primacy 4+

'25#4

'25#5

'24#1

7.8

Price from

£167

Price from£167

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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Premium

Ventus Prime 4

'26#4

'26#8

'26#11

7.6

Price from

£104

Price from£104

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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215/70 R16 100 H

B A 70dB

£104

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£104

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£129

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Premium

EcoContact 6

'26#6

'22#7

'22#8

7.7

Price from

£102

Price from£102

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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215/70 R16 100 H mfs

C C 70dB

£102

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Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

'26#7

'25#8

'25#11

7.8

Price from

£97

Price from£97

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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Budget

Presto

'26#7

6.1

Price from

£90

Price from£90

Performance

Dry handling

100%

Exterior noise

100%

Rolling resistance

100%

+3

Wet handling

29%

Wet braking

14%

Aquaplaning - cross

0%

Test results

2026235/55 R18#7(Conditionally recommended)

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215/70 R16 100 H

B C 69dB

£90

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Upper-middle

Goodrich Advantage 2

'26#5

'26#11

'26#27

6.7

Price from

£104

Price from£104

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%

+6

Dry handling

29%

Wet handling - objective

14%

Wet handling

14%

Test results

2026235/45 R18#5(Recommended)

2026215/55 R17#11(Recommended)

2026245/45 R19#27(-)

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Budget

ProTech NewGen

'26#36

'25#34

'23#25

4.0

Price from

£89

Price from£89

Performance

Fuel efficiency

100%

Mileage

81%

Interior noise

69%

+6

Dry driving behavior

6%

Safety

6%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

0%

Test results

2026245/45 R19#36(-)

2025225/40 R18#34(-)

2023205/55 R16#25(Good)

2023225/45 R18#37(-)

2022215/55 R17#45(-)

2021225/50 R17#16(Satisfactory)

2021205/55 R16#36(-)

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215/70 R16 tyre test

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Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Falken ZIEX ZE320

87%

2. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

79%

3. Bridgestone Turanza T005

78%

4. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

73%

5. Toyo Proxes Comfort

72%

6. Firestone Roadhawk

72%

7. Michelin Primacy 4+

70%

8. Vredestein Ultrac

69%

9. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

69%

10. Michelin Primacy 5

65%

11. Bridgestone Turanza 6

59%

12. Vredestein Ultrac+

52%

13. Continental EcoContact 6

50%

14. Firestone Roadhawk 2

42%

15. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

26%

Wet

1. Vredestein Ultrac

78%

2. Bridgestone Turanza T005

72%

3. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

72%

4. Firestone Roadhawk 2

69%

5. Falken ZIEX ZE320

69%

6. Michelin Primacy 5

69%

7. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

68%

8. Michelin Primacy 4+

67%

9. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

65%

10. Firestone Roadhawk

60%

11. Bridgestone Turanza 6

58%

12. Toyo Proxes Comfort

56%

13. Continental EcoContact 6

35%

Comfort

1. Falken Ziex ZE320

87%

2. Michelin Primacy 5

83%

3. Continental EcoContact 6

79%

4. Toyo Proxes Comfort

72%

5. Michelin Primacy 4+

68%

6. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

65%

7. Vredestein Ultrac+

63%

8. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun

57%

9. Vredestein Ultrac

56%

10. Hankook Ventus Prime 4

53%

11. Bridgestone Turanza 6

47%

12. Bridgestone Turanza T005

32%

13. Firestone Roadhawk

31%

14. Firestone Roadhawk 2

24%

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842 customer reviews for tyres in this size

Bridgestone Turanza T005 3.4/5 (174)

Continental EcoContact 6 2.8/5 (154)

Goodyear Efficientgrip 3.1/5 (145)

Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun 3.9/5 (117)

Michelin Latitude Cross 3.9/5 (59)

Bridgestone Turanza 6 3.6/5 (59)

Firestone Roadhawk 3.1/5 (46)

Continental UltraContact 3.7/5 (37)

Michelin Primacy 4+ 3.7/5 (33)

Continental CrossContact LX Sport 2.5/5 (18)

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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), 275/45 R18(2213.88 mm), 225/55 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 .