Eh, does the job. Good fuel efficiency; could be quieter. Grip is not something to boast about, but it does the job for me. Would probably buy again. I already brought them last month once again but might try something new next time. Good for hybrid commuters that does not do any spirited driving.
205/60 R16 Tyres
Everything we know about the 205/60 R16 tyre size: 5 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 440 owner reviews covering 5,582,940 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 440owner reviews
- 5,582,940 milescovered on them
- 5tests in this size
- 924tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Michelin Primacy 5 Energy 7.9 | 96% from 3 reviews | - |
| All Season | Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 8.7 Current version: Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | 98% from 3 reviews | Continental AllSeasonContact 8.7 2019 ACE GTU All Season Tyre Test |
| Winter | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 9.5 | 94% from 3 reviews | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 8.9 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 205/60 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 205/60 R16
Tyres behave differently as sizes change, so a test conducted in your exact size is the strongest evidence there is. Every test below was run in 205/60 R16 - 5 in total, newest first.
Winter tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 ADAC 16 Inch Tyre Test | Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | 16 |
| 2020 | All Season vs Winter vs Nordic vs Studded Tyres | - | 2 |
| 2020 | 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test | Continental VikingContact 7 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | Michelin X Ice North 4 | 8 |
All Season tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2019 ACE GTU All Season Tyre Test | Continental AllSeasonContact | 8 |
The best rated 205/60 R16 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 205/60 R16 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated Summer tyre in 205/60 R16 is the Michelin Primacy 5 Energy - 96% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
96% | 3 | 12,000 miles | 7.9 |
| 2 |
|
87% | 9 | 144,000 miles | 9 |
| 3 |
|
88% | 5 | 31,992 miles | 8.8 |
| 4 |
|
85% | 8 | 122,084 miles | 7.9 |
| 5 |
|
85% | 5 | 72,000 miles | 7.7 |
| 6 |
|
84% | 6 | 74,402 miles | 8.6 |
| 7 |
|
86% | 3 | 46,000 miles | 8.4 |
| 8 |
|
85% | 3 | 51,000 miles | 8.1 |
| 9 |
|
83% | 4 | 64,500 miles | 8.3 |
| 10 |
|
80% | 3 | 3,450 miles | 7.7 |
| 11 |
|
79% | 4 | 145,000 miles | 6.6 |
| 12 |
|
79% | 3 | 18,500 miles | 7.9 |
| 13 |
|
76% | 4 | 77,600 miles | 8.8 |
| 14 |
|
75% | 3 | 49,500 miles | 7.2 |
| 15 |
|
74% | 3 | 59,500 miles | 8.2 |
| 16 |
|
74% | 5 | 117,540 miles | 6.8 |
| 17 |
|
72% | 5 | 200,000 miles | 7.5 |
| 18 |
|
70% | 7 | 178,520 miles | 7.3 |
| 19 |
|
67% | 4 | 43,000 miles | 7.2 |
| 20 |
|
66% | 5 | 24,511 miles | 7.2 |
| 21 |
|
58% | 3 | 63,000 miles | 7.5 |
| 22 |
|
55% | 3 | 2,070 miles | 7.5 |
| 23 |
|
54% | 3 | 26,000 miles | 6.7 |
| 24 |
|
57% | 4 | 45,000 miles | 7.5 |
| 25 |
|
48% | 5 | 147,035 miles | 5.7 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 205/60 R16 is the Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 - 98% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Goodyear Vector All Season 4.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
98% | 3 | 59,000 miles | 8.7 |
| 2 |
|
92% | 3 | 79,000 miles | 9.3 |
| 3 |
|
88% | 4 | 38,018 miles | 9.4 |
| 4 |
|
84% | 6 | 104,762 miles | 9.5 |
| 5 |
|
83% | 7 | 90,559 miles | 9.5 |
| 6 |
|
82% | 3 | 25,550 miles | 9.4 |
| 7 |
|
69% | 4 | 70,075 miles | 9.4 |
| 8 |
|
44% | 3 | 50,600 miles | 7.2 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tyres
The highest rated Winter tyre in 205/60 R16 is the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 - 94% from 3 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
94% | 3 | 12,200 miles | 9.5 |
| 2 |
|
88% | 3 | 46,020 miles | 8.5 |
| 3 |
|
87% | 3 | 75,100 miles | 8.9 |
| 4 |
|
87% | 3 | 3,300 miles | 8.5 |
| 5 |
|
84% | 3 | 19,500 miles | 9.2 |
| 6 |
|
80% | 3 | 56,110 miles | 9.4 |
| 7 |
|
80% | 3 | 34,000 miles | 7.2 |
| 8 |
|
75% | 4 | 39,300 miles | 7.5 |
| 9 |
|
68% | 5 | 37,000 miles | 8.9 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
205/60 R16 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 205/60 R16 rather than a range across a model. 659 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 96 (up to 710 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 375 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
92 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 9.5
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 All Season 9.2
- Continental Premium Contact 6 Summer 9.1
- Nokian Seasonproof 2 All Season 9.1
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 32 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 All Season 9.4
- Continental Premium Contact 6 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 All Season 9.1
- Kumho Ecsta HS52 Summer 9
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
- Michelin Primacy 4 Summer 8.8
65dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 205/60 R16 tyres are labelled at 65 dB external noise:
- Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Summer 8.8
- Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 Summer 8.7
- Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 Summer 7.6
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tyre. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
How long do 205/60 R16 tyres last?
Across 82 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 23,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 12,000 miles and 37,000 miles.
Distances are self-reported by drivers whose review marked the set as worn out; figures are medians, so a single unusual report cannot move them. Driving style and the car matter more than the size itself.
What does 205/60 R16 mean?
A 205/60 R16 tyre is 205 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (123 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 652 mm.
| Section width | 205 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 123 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 652 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,050 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 488 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 785 |
Also written as
205/60R16 205/60 ZR16 205-60-16 205 60 16
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 205/60 R16 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Every tyre reviewed in 205/60 R16
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 187 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 87% | 9 | 144,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 85% | 8 | 122,084 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 83% | 7 | 90,559 miles |
| Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 70% | 7 | 178,520 miles |
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | All Season | 84% | 6 | 104,762 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 84% | 6 | 74,402 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Summer | 88% | 5 | 31,992 miles |
| Toyo NanoEnergy R38 | Summer | 85% | 5 | 72,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER33 | Summer | 74% | 5 | 117,540 miles |
| Yokohama ADVAN A460 | Summer | 72% | 5 | 200,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6 | Winter | 68% | 5 | 37,000 miles |
| Giti GitiSynergyH2 Replaced by Giti GitiSynergy H2+ | Summer | 66% | 5 | 24,511 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport 2050M | Summer | 48% | 5 | 147,035 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 88% | 4 | 38,018 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 83% | 4 | 64,500 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER30 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 79% | 4 | 145,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 76% | 4 | 77,600 miles |
| Sava Eskimo HP2 | Winter | 75% | 4 | 39,300 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 69% | 4 | 70,075 miles |
| Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort | Summer | 67% | 4 | 43,000 miles |
| Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 | Summer | 57% | 4 | 45,000 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 98% | 3 | 59,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 5 Energy | Summer | 96% | 3 | 12,000 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 | Winter | 94% | 3 | 12,200 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 92% | 3 | 79,000 miles |
| Nokian WR D3 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winter | 88% | 3 | 46,020 miles |
| Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winter | 87% | 3 | 75,100 miles |
| Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 | Winter | 87% | 3 | 3,300 miles |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 86% | 3 | 46,000 miles |
| Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Summer | 85% | 3 | 51,000 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ | Winter | 84% | 3 | 19,500 miles |
| Kleber Quadraxer 3 | All Season | 82% | 3 | 25,550 miles |
| Jinyu YH12 | Summer | 80% | 3 | 3,450 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Winter | 80% | 3 | 56,110 miles |
| Barum Polaris 3 Replaced by Barum Polaris 5 | Winter | 80% | 3 | 34,000 miles |
| Sava Intensa HP2 | Summer | 79% | 3 | 18,500 miles |
| Kumho Solus KH17 | Summer | 75% | 3 | 49,500 miles |
| Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 | Summer | 74% | 3 | 59,500 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 58% | 3 | 63,000 miles |
| Kumho Ecowing ES31 | Summer | 55% | 3 | 2,070 miles |
| Radar Rivera Pro 2 | Summer | 54% | 3 | 26,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport 300 | All Season | 44% | 3 | 50,600 miles |
| Michelin Alpin A4 Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 | Winter | 100% | 2 | 13,000 miles |
| Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 | All Season | 99% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Summer | 97% | 2 | 35,100 miles |
| Vredestein Sportrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Summer | 95% | 2 | 18,200 miles |
| Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 | Winter | 95% | 2 | 31,220 miles |
| Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D Replaced by Dunlop Winter Sport 5 | Winter | 94% | 2 | 15,000 miles |
| Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 | Summer | 93% | 2 | 1,000 miles |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Winter | 88% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Kleber Dynaxer HP4 | Summer | 87% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Triangle Snowlink PL01 | Winter | 87% | 2 | 4,540 miles |
| Continental WinterContact TS 870 P Replaced by Continental WinterContact 8 S | Winter | 87% | 2 | 6,610 miles |
| Falken Eurowinter HS449 | Winter | 85% | 2 | 7,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris Replaced by Barum Bravuris 3 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 56,000 miles |
| Continental UltraContact UC6 Replaced by Continental UltraContact UC7 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 20,500 miles |
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 65,000 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta HS51 Replaced by Kumho Ecsta HS52 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 37,000 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 | Summer | 80% | 2 | 13,970 miles |
| Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 Replaced by Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 | Summer | 80% | 2 | 46,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driveguard | Summer | 79% | 2 | 41,000 miles |
| Fulda Kristall Control HP2 | Winter | 76% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris 2 Replaced by Barum Bravuris 3 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Michelin Alpin 6 | Winter | 74% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 2 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 | Winter | 74% | 2 | 30,000 miles |
| Hankook OPTIMO K415 Discontinued | Summer | 73% | 2 | 10,012 miles |
| Toyo SNOWPROX S 952 | Winter | 70% | 2 | 11,300 miles |
| Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Summer | 69% | 2 | 68,000 miles |
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Summer | 68% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Snow G WH2 Replaced by Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Winter | 67% | 2 | 14,000 miles |
| Vredestein Snowtrac 5 | Winter | 67% | 2 | 35,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 66% | 2 | 4,200 miles |
| Giti GitiSynergy E1 Replaced by Giti GitiSynergy H2+ | Summer | 64% | 2 | 24,500 miles |
| Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 | Summer | 60% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
| Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 59% | 2 | 4,900 miles |
| Laufenn I FIT | Winter | 55% | 2 | 31,000 miles |
| Westlake Radial RP18 | Summer | 55% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
| Michelin X Ice Xi3 Replaced by Michelin X Ice Snow+ | Winter | 54% | 2 | 16,971 miles |
| Nokian Hakka Green | Summer | 44% | 2 | 16,400 miles |
| Kormoran Gamma B2 | Summer | 34% | 2 | 34,000 miles |
| Premiorri ViaMaggiore | Winter | 34% | 2 | 6,500 miles |
| Meteor Cruiser | Summer | 34% | 2 | 2,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 924 tyres are made in 205/60 R16. Browse every 205/60 R16 tyre →
What drivers say about their 205/60 R16 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Really good tyres, especially within the price range. Not the most fuel efficient (ES32 or Ecopia is more efficient), but the tradeoff is worth it.
I have had many different brands of studded tires, then I tried these and was impressed! Other nicely patterned tires got snow stuck in the grooves and became slippery, but these have a rough pattern so the snow didn't stick as much and continued to have good grip.
The Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2’s were excellent. I like them so much that I’m onto my third pair across two cars. They improved my fuel efficiency significantly, were stubborn to wear away, all whilst providing reassuring grip whatever the weather. I’d driven over 40k miles on this set and have only just replaced them due to shoulder wear from needing an alignment. No doubt they’d have lasted over 50k miles otherwise! They’re not a budget tyre but you soon recoup the added purchase cost through not having to replace as frequently and saving on fuel.
Increased hardness of the tire compound after 25-30 thousand km.
Great in snow, quite good on ice. Minimal wear & changing them only due to age. Not be most sporty feeling on the steering wheel. Main drawback is the tendency to spin on start and slide a bit in corners and roundabouts when the road is at the stage of getting wet and an oily layer is still not washed away. Aquaplaning resistance at motorway speeds could also be a bit better as the car shakes noticeably when encountering puddles. But still everything is in the safe zone and manageable.
Its the quitest and most comfortable tyre i have ever used,after primacy 4+ and GY efficitient grip 1,the primacy 5 energy are even better!
When I bought my very first car (it was used), these were the tires that came with it. Honestly, I don't recall the tread life that well, and I can say that I do not drive very much. I live in Florida, USA so I cannot attest to snow or ice grip (in addition to the longevity). However, I do remember that for a first-time car owner, these tires were amazing. They rode so smoothly and were incredibly quiet compared to the set I have now. I want to say this set aged out more than anything, but I could be wrong. For longevity, I do not have enough conviction with a tread life answer, so I would not expect to buy these for tread wear. They may have been worn down quite a bit, but I cannot remember for sure. However, for comfort, noise, grip, performance in both the wet and dry asphalt, handling, this was the best pair of tires I ever owned and would probably pick them over my current set of Goodyear Reliant(s).
Drive on 205/60 R16 tyres?
Review your tyres and help the next driver choose. It takes about five minutes, and every review on this page came from a driver who took them.
Where this data comes from
Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tyre, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tyre tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, so you can check a car-specific ranking against the wider evidence.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.

