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Summer tyres 205/55 R16 with the best score (2026)

PTI (Pneutesty Index) compares tyres available in size 205/55 R16 solely on measurements from independent tests. Customer reviews are not included.

Standard

Normal tread life · Normal fuel use · Balanced in the wet

Summer
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 8×
205/55R16 94V PIRELLI CINTURATO (C3) ,XL ,RP
Pirelli - Premium
205/55R16 94V PIRELLI CINTURATO (C3) ,XL ,RP
Standard
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 36 405 Ft
Summer
9.0 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
205/55R16 91H GOODYEAR EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2
Goodyear - Premium
205/55R16 91H GOODYEAR EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2
Standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise B
from 32 757 Ft
Summer
9.0 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
205/55R16 91W MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 ,*
Michelin - Premium
205/55R16 91W MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 ,*
Standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 46 862 Ft

Eco-standard

Longer tread life · Lower fuel use · Average in the wet

Summer
7.6 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
205/55R16 91W CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Continental - Premium
205/55R16 91W CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 39 365 Ft
Summer
7.6
205/55R16 91V CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Continental - Premium
205/55R16 91V CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 32 981 Ft
Summer
7.6
205/55R16 91V Continental EcoContact 6
Continental - Premium
205/55R16 91V Continental EcoContact 6
Eco-standard
Rolling resistance B Wet grip B Noise B
from 34 911 Ft

Eco

Longest tread life · Lowest fuel use · Weaker in the wet

Summer
8.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 3×
205/55R16 94V MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Michelin - Premium
205/55R16 94V MICHELIN E PRIMACY XL
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip A Noise B
from 56 469 Ft
Summer
7.6 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th
205/55R16 91H CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Continental - Premium
205/55R16 91H CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip A Noise B
from 31 988 Ft
Summer
7.6
205/55R16 91W CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,*
Continental - Premium
205/55R16 91W CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 6 ,*
Eco
Rolling resistance A Wet grip B Noise B
from 37 355 Ft

Standard-sport

Normal tread life · Slightly higher fuel use · Surer in the wet

Summer
9.6 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 21×
205/55R16 91H CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7
Continental - Premium
205/55R16 91H CONTINENTAL PREMIUMCONTACT 7
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 31 578 Ft
Summer
8.3
205/55R16 91V Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG
Dunlop - Premium
205/55R16 91V Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 25 513 Ft
Summer
7.4
205/55R16 91H DUNLOP SPORT BLURESPONSE
Dunlop - Premium
205/55R16 91H DUNLOP SPORT BLURESPONSE
Standard-sport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise A
from 26 360 Ft

Sport

Shorter tread life · Higher fuel use · Better in the wet

Summer
9.3 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd 4×
205/55R16 94Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 ,XL ,RP
Michelin - Premium
205/55R16 94Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4 ,XL ,RP
Sport
Rolling resistance C Wet grip A Noise B
from 41 865 Ft
Summer
8.1 Test winner — ranked 1st–3rd
205/55R16 94Y Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 XL
Sailun - Basic
205/55R16 94Y Sailun ATREZZO ZSR2 XL
Sport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip A Noise A
from 22 706 Ft
Summer
7.8 Good on the test — ranked 4th–6th 4×
205/55R16 91V KUMHO PS71EV ECSTA
Kumho - Mid-range
205/55R16 91V KUMHO PS71EV ECSTA
Sport
Rolling resistance B Wet grip B Noise B
from 31 054 Ft