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205/60 R16 - Best summer tyres 2024 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2024)
Bridgestone Turanza T005
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | 2024 | Sport Auto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
3 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2020 | Vibilagare | 225/60 R18 | - |
2 | 2020 | Autozeitung | 225/50 R17 | Highly recommended |
6 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/45 R18 | Good |
1 | 2019 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
2 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
6 | 2019 | Gute-Fahrt | 225/40 R18 | Good + |
10 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
11 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Good |
6 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2019 | Autozeitung | 235/45 R18 | - |
8 | 2019 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Good |
2 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
 £108 | Turanza T005 | In stock | Free shipping | £108 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
 £108 | Turanza T005 | In stock | Free shipping | £108 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
 £115 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/60 R16 92V ) | In stock | Free shipping | £115 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
 £133 | 205/60R16 92V Bridgestone Turanza T005 205/60R16 92V | Protyre - Car Tyres - Summer Tyres | In stock | Free shipping | £133 | Buy protyre |
£103 | Turanza T005 AO | In stock | Free shipping | £103 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
£103 | Turanza T005 AO | In stock | Free shipping | £103 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
£118 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/60 R16 92H AO ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£123 | 205/60R16 92H Bridgestone Turanza T005 205/60R16 92H AO | Protyre - Car Tyres - Summer Tyres | In stock | Free shipping | £123 | Buy protyre |
£106 | Turanza T005 | In stock | Free shipping | £106 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
£106 | Turanza T005 | In stock | Free shipping | £106 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
£114 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/60 R16 92H ) | In stock | Free shipping | £114 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£131 | 205/60R16 92H Bridgestone Turanza T005 205/60R16 92H | Protyre - Car Tyres - Summer Tyres | In stock | Free shipping | £131 | Buy protyre |
£132 | Turanza T005 (*) RunFlat XL | In stock | Free shipping | £132 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
£132 | Turanza T005 (*) RunFlat XL | In stock | Free shipping | £132 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
£143 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT ( 205/60 R16 96W XL *, runflat ) | In stock | Free shipping | £143 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£193 | 205/60R16 96W XL Bridgestone Turanza T005 205/60R16 96W XL * | Protyre - Car Tyres - Summer Tyres | In stock | Free shipping | £193 | Buy protyre |
£122 | Turanza T005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £122 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
£122 | Turanza T005 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £122 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
£122 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 ( 205/60 R16 96V XL ) | In stock | Free shipping | £122 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£147 | 205/60R16 96V XL Bridgestone Turanza T005 205/60R16 96V XL | Protyre - Car Tyres - Summer Tyres | In stock | Free shipping | £147 | Buy protyre |
Continental PremiumContact 6
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2023 | Automotorsport | 255/45 R20 | Very good |
2 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Tyre Reviews | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
7 | 2022 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
1 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
2 | 2021 | Autozeitung | 225/40 R18 | Highly recommended |
8 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 225/40 R18 | Recommended |
6 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
2 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
4 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
4 | 2020 | Teknikens | 225/50 R17 | - |
1 | 2020 | Autozeitung | 225/50 R17 | Test winner |
3 | 2020 | AutoMotorSport | 225/45 R18 | Very good |
1 | 2020 | ADAC | 225/40 R18 | Good |
3 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2019 | Gute-Fahrt | 225/40 R18 | Very good |
5 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | Exemplary |
8 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2019 | Autozeitung | 235/45 R18 | - |
3 | 2019 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Exemplary |
2 | 2018 | Automotorsport | 225/45 R17 | - |
2 | 2018 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
5 | 2018 | ACE | 235/45 R18 | Recommended |
3 | 2017 | Automotorsport | 245/45 R18 | Recommended |
5 | 2017 | Autobild | 235/50 R18 | Recommended |
1 | 2017 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | - |
1 | 2017 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | Exemplary |
3 | 2017 | EVO | 225/40 R18 | - |
GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Comfortable ride
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
9 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2020 | Teknikens | 225/50 R17 | - |
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£118 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/60 R16 92V EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£131 | 205/60R16 92V Goodyear - EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Car Tyres - Premium Tyre - Protyre | In stock | Free shipping | £131 | Buy protyre |
£119 | Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £119 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
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£131 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/60 R16 96V XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £131 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£143 | 205/60R16 96V XL Goodyear - EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Car Tyres - Premium Tyre - Protyre | In stock | Free shipping | £143 | Buy protyre |
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Comfortable ride
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
9 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
2 | 2020 | Teknikens | 225/50 R17 | - |
£117 | Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £117 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
£117 | Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £117 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
£118 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/60 R16 92V EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £118 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£131 | 205/60R16 92V Goodyear - EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Car Tyres - Premium Tyre - Protyre | In stock | Free shipping | £131 | Buy protyre |
£119 | Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £119 | Buy tyres-pneus-online.co.uk | |
£119 | Efficient Grip Performance 2 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £119 | Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk | |
£131 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 205/60 R16 96V XL EVR ) | In stock | Free shipping | £131 | Buy mytyres.co.uk | |
£143 | 205/60R16 96V XL Goodyear - EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Car Tyres - Premium Tyre - Protyre | In stock | Free shipping | £143 | Buy protyre |
Kumho Ecsta HS52
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
3 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
13 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
9 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
8 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Still recommended |
5 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
10 | 2019 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
2 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Exemplary |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
9 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
15 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Good |
8 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Still recommended |
5 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
10 | 2019 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
6 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
2 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Exemplary |
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
12 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
11 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
18 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2020 | ACE | 215/55 R17 | Conditionally recommended |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
22 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
15 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
7 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
16 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
205/60 R16 tyre test
Best tyres in your size
Aquaplaning
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Dry
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Noise
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Costs
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Price
205/60 R16
5. Kumho Ecsta PS71
£112
205/60 R16 tyre ranking based on test results
Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
Did you know ...?
205/60 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 145 tyre models available, which can be compared to 225/55 R17, 225/50 R17, 215/65 R16. Let's break down the sizing - 60 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 123 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 2049.58 mm, which is very similar to 245/45 R17(2049.26 mm), 170/80 R15(2051.46 mm), 200/55 R17(2047.69 mm), 245/40 R18(2052.09 mm), 185/80 R14(2047.06 mm), 285/30 R19(2053.34 mm), 225/60 R15(2045.18 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/60 R16: H(210km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 96, 100. You can find 205/60 R16 on 75 car models - mainly Toyota, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, CITROËN.
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There are 13 runflat variants available.
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Tyres for EV cars Best dry-handling summer tyres Best summer rain tyres Best handling summer tyres Quietest summer tyres Most economical summer tyres Best anti-aquaplaning summer tyres205/60 R16 is found on 75 vehicles:
