225/50 R16 - Best winter tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best winter tyres in tests (2026)
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Michelin Alpin 6
74%
2.
Goodride SW608
12%
Wet
1.
Michelin Alpin 6
70%
2.
Goodride SW608
23%
Snow
1.
Michelin Alpin 6
63%
Comfort
1.
Michelin Alpin 6
60%
Economy
1.
Michelin Alpin 6
59%
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225/50 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for winter tyres - there are 9 tyre models available, which can be compared to 165/80 R13, 155/70 R19, 155/80 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 50 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 50% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.5 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 1983.6 mm, which is very similar to 205/55 R16(1985.17 mm), 180/55 R17(1978.58 mm), 185/75 R14(1988.94 mm), 215/40 R18(1976.69 mm), 245/35 R18(1975.12 mm), 195/70 R14(1974.81 mm), 295/30 R18(1992.4 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for winter tyres in 225/50 R16: H(210km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96. You can find 225/50 R16 on 10 car models - mainly BMW, Ford, Volvo, Audi, Jaguar.
