225/50 R16 - Best summer tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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Best summer tyres in tests (2025)
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | TYRE REVIEWS | 225/50 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2025 | Autobild | 215/55 R18 | Good |
8 | 2024 | Automotorsport | 235/55 R18 | Good |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Exemplary |
7 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
3 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
7 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
2 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Good |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
1 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
5 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
2 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
GoodYear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
- In stock
£136
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R16 92Y EVR )
- In stock
£152
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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 | - |
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Recommended |
4 | 2024 | Vibilagare | 215/55 R17 | - |
13 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
4 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Exemplary |
9 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2024 | Autobild | 225/55 R17 | Good |
1 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2023 | Tyre Reviews | 205/55 R16 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
18 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
1 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Exemplary |
1 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Good |
13 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
10 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
4 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Efficient Grip Performance 2
- In stock
£136
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Efficient Grip Performance 2 | In stock | Free shipping | £136 |
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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ( 225/50 R16 92Y EVR )
- In stock
£152
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| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 2024 | ACE | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
16 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
12 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
5 | 2020 | Teknikens | 225/50 R17 | - |
5 | 2020 | Gute-Fahrt | 215/50 R18 | Good - |
4 | 2019 | Autozeitung | 235/45 R18 | - |
5 | 2019 | AutoMotorSport | 215/55 R17 | Recommended |
9 | 2019 | ACE | 205/55 R16 | Conditionally recommended |
5 | 2017 | Gute-Fahrt | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended - |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
11 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
12 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
16 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
8 | 2024 | Autozeitung | 225/45 R17 | - |
19 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2022 | Promobil | 235/55 R17 | Still recommended |
16 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
16 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
5 | 2022 | Autozeitung | 215/55 R17 | Highly recommended |
4 | 2021 | GTÜ | 225/45 R17 | Highly recommended |
12 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
9 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
6 | 2021 | Firmenauto | 195/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
7 | 2021 | Autobild | 215/60 R17 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2020 | Autozeitung | 225/50 R17 | Highly recommended |
3 | 2020 | ADAC | 235/55 R17 | Recommended |
Nexen N fera Primus
A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Good |
16 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
13 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
14 | 2022 | ADAC | 185/65 R15 | Satisfactory |
4 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
8 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
16 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
20 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
| Shop | Product | Stock | Availability | Shipping | Price | Action |
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Fulda EcoControl HP 2 ( 225/50 R16 92Y )
- In stock
£136
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Eco Control HP 2
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£143
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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 |
Nexen N Fera Primus
A very cheap tyre made in Europe with sufficient grip, but very short life. Not sporty. Good for people that don't drive just occasionally.
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
11 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
11 | 2024 | ADAC | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
10 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
10 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
17 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | Satisfactory |
| Rank | Year | Organization | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
23 | 2025 | Autobild | 225/40 R18 | - |
18 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
14 | 2024 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | - |
17 | 2023 | Autobild | 225/45 R18 | Satisfactory |
31 | 2023 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Good |
5 | 2023 | Autoklub ČR | 205/55 R16 | - |
36 | 2022 | Autobild | 215/55 R17 | - |
3 | 2022 | GTÜ | 195/55 R16 | Recommended |
3 | 2021 | Tyre Reviews | 235/55 R18 | Recommended |
19 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | - |
14 | 2021 | Autobild | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
13 | 2021 | ADAC | 205/55 R16 | Satisfactory |
| 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 225/50 R16 tyres
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Best tyres in your size
Dry
1.
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
2.
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
4.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
5.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
6.
Nokian Wetproof
68%
7.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
8.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
54%
9.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
52%
10.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
49%
Wet
1.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
2.
Nokian Wetproof
75%
3.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
74%
4.
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
5.
Nexen N Fera Primus
68%
6.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%
7.
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
8.
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
9.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
64%
10.
Cooper Zeon CS8
63%
Comfort
1.
Linglong Sport Master
92%
2.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
85%
3.
Nokian Wetproof
85%
4.
Cooper Zeon CS8
77%
5.
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
6.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
7.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
8.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
9.
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
56%
10.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
56%
Economy
1.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
2.
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
3.
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
4.
Linglong Sport Master
75%
5.
Kleber Dynaxer HP4
72%
6.
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
7.
Fulda EcoControl HP2
65%
8.
Pirelli Cinturato P7
56%
9.
Nokian Wetproof
53%
10.
Uniroyal RainSport 5
51%
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Did you know ...?
225/50 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 33 tyre models available, which can be compared to 205/40 R17, 195/55 R16, 215/55 R18. 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 summer tyres in 225/50 R16: V(240km/h), W(270km/h), Y(300km/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.
