225/55 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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PremiumContact 7 XL EV
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£165
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 225/55 R16 99W XL EVc )
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£170
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Continental PremiumContact 7 ( 225/55 R16 99W XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £170 |
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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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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 225/55 R16 95Y Enliten / EV )
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£154
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 225/55 R16 95Y Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £154 |
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Turanza 6 Enliten
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£165
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Turanza 6 Enliten | In stock | Free shipping | £165 |
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Turanza 6 XL
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£150
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Turanza 6 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £150 |
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 225/55 R16 99V XL Enliten / EV )
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£158
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Bridgestone Turanza 6 ( 225/55 R16 99V XL Enliten / EV ) | In stock | Free shipping | £158 |
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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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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 225/55 R16 95W with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£153
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 225/55 R16 95W with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £153 |
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Primacy 4 plus
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£168
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Primacy 4 plus | In stock | Free shipping | £168 |
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 225/55 R16 99Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) )
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£158
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Michelin Primacy 4+ ( 225/55 R16 99Y XL with rim protection ridge (FSL) ) | In stock | Free shipping | £158 |
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Primacy 4 plus XL
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£176
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Primacy 4 plus XL | In stock | Free shipping | £176 |
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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 K135 ( 225/55 R16 95W 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£108
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 225/55 R16 95W 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £108 |
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Ventus Prime4
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£143
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Ventus Prime4 | In stock | Free shipping | £143 |
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4 K135 ( 225/55 R16 99Y XL 4PR with rim protection (MFS) SBL )
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£128
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Ventus Prime4 XL RPB
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£143
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Ventus Prime4 XL RPB | In stock | Free shipping | £143 |
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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.
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Toyo Proxes Comfort ( 225/55 R16 99W XL )
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£118
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Toyo Proxes Comfort ( 225/55 R16 99W XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 |
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Proxes Comfort XL
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£122
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Proxes Comfort XL | In stock | Free shipping | £122 |
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 225/55 R16 99Y XL EVc )
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£118
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Uniroyal RainSport 5 ( 225/55 R16 99Y XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 |
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Rainsport 5 XL
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£123
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Rainsport 5 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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The BFGoodrich Advantage is here to offer you a bargain—but it doesn't impress much beyond that. It has decent dry handling and provides a quiet ride with low rolling resistance, but performance on wet surfaces leaves much to be desired. If you're looking for an affordable option and are willing to compromise on wet grip and overall performance, it might still be worth considering. Expect satisfactory comfort but manage your expectations elsewhere.
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 225/55 R16 95V EVc )
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£123
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 225/55 R16 95V EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £123 |
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Speed-Life 3
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£132
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Speed-Life 3 | In stock | Free shipping | £132 |
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Semperit Speed-Life 3 ( 225/55 R16 99Y XL EVc )
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£103
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Speed-Life 3 XL
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£135
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Speed-Life 3 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £135 |
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Cars with 225/55 R16 tyres
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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.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
73%
9.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
10.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
3.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
4.
Firestone Roadhawk 2
72%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
6.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
8.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
9.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
10.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
89%
2.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
3.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
73%
6.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
7.
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
8.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
9.
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
10.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
56%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
3.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
4.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
5.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
6.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
71%
7.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
8.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
9.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
10.
Continental PremiumContact 7
61%
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225/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 99 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/45 R18, 185/60 R15, 225/55 R17. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (225mm), which means the sidewall height has 123.75 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 2054.29 mm, which is very similar to 195/70 R15(2054.6 mm), 245/35 R19(2054.92 mm), 285/30 R19(2053.34 mm), 245/40 R18(2052.09 mm), 170/80 R15(2051.46 mm), 245/30 R20(2057.74 mm), 205/60 R16(2049.58 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 225/55 R16: H(210km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 95, 99. You can find 225/55 R16 on 23 car models - mainly Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Mazda, Peugeot.
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