205/65 R15 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
Kumho Ecsta HS52
The HS52 is one of our favorite tires, as the South Korean manufacturer packed a very good performance characteristics with super affordable price. And the best part is that the mileage isn’t compromised, which is usually the case with similar tyres.
| 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 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
3 | 2024 | Sportauto | 215/40 R18 | Very good |
4 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
4 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
3 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
2 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
4 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
2 | 2022 | AutoMotorSport | 245/45 R19 | Very good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Good |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Exemplary |
5 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | motor | 205/55 R16 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
6 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
7 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Recommended |
6 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
3 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/65 R17 | Exemplary |
2 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
8 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
8 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
12 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
20 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
31 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
30 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Poor |
12 | 2020 | Autozeitung | 225/50 R17 | - |
11 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | - |
7 | 2020 | ACE | 215/55 R17 | Conditionally recommended |
9 | 2020 | Autobild | 245/45 R18 | Good |
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
The Dynaxer HP4 is a balanced tyre, but some of the tests criticize it's worse mileage and wet performance. For a lower price, it could be a good option.
| 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 |
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
The BluResponse has been with us for many years now, but it still stands as a very decent tire. The price is usually acceptable and it's only major downside when compared to newer tires is lower mileage.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
20 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
12 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Good |
5 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
19 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2020 | Autozeitung | 225/50 R17 | - |
2 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
11 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
6 | 2017 | ADAC | 195/65 R15 | Good |
6 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
5 | 2016 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
BFGoodrich Advantage
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.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
24 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
18 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
12 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
21 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
20 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
9 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Sufficient |
9 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Good |
10 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
18 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
11 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
8 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
14 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
23 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
41 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
19 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
16 | 2022 | ADAC | 215/60 R16 | Satisfactory |
43 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
12 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | ADAC | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
3 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
2 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
33 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
24 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
33 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Sufficient |
27 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
26 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
9 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Conditionally recommended |
29 | 2019 | Autobild | 225/45 R17 | - |
9 | 2018 | Automotorsport | 225/45 R17 | - |
14 | 2018 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
13 | 2018 | Autobild | 195/65 R15 | - |
19 | 2017 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | - |
17 | 2017 | Autobild | 225/50 R17 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2017 | Gute-Fahrt | 215/55 R17 | Good - |
Cars with 205/65 R15 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
82%
2.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
4.
Vredestein Ultrac
74%
5.
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
6.
Tomket Sport
68%
7.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
8.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
66%
9.
Giti Gitisynergy H2
62%
10.
BFGoodrich Advantage
62%
Wet
1.
Vredestein Ultrac
79%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
3.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
71%
4.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
68%
5.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
6.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
64%
7.
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
8.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
62%
9.
Avon ZV7
62%
10.
Firestone Roadhawk
60%
Comfort
1.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
2.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
3.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
75%
4.
Apollo Alnac 4G
66%
5.
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
6.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
56%
7.
Avon ZV7
54%
8.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
54%
9.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
53%
10.
Vredestein Ultrac
49%
Economy
1.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
2.
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
87%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
4.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
5.
Firestone Roadhawk
68%
6.
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
7.
Semperit Speed-Life 3
60%
8.
Kumho Ecsta HS52
52%
9.
Vredestein Ultrac
38%
10.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
33%
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Did you know ...?
205/65 R15 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 84 tyre models available, which can be compared to 255/35 R19, 235/55 R17, 235/60 R18. Let's break down the sizing - 65 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 65% of the tyre width (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 133.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R15, which means it fits to a 15 inch/381mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2034.18 mm, which is very similar to 275/30 R19(2034.5 mm), 180/60 R17(2035.12 mm), 235/35 R19(2032.92 mm), 215/50 R17(2031.98 mm), 235/30 R20(2038.89 mm), 160/60 R18(2039.52 mm), 275/35 R18(2041.09 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 205/65 R15: H(210km/h), R(170km/h), S(180km/h), T(190km/h), V(240km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 92, 94, 95, 99, 102. You can find 205/65 R15 on 43 car models - mainly CITROËN, Peugeot, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Volvo.
