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205/80 R16 Tyres

Everything we know about the 205/80 R16 tyre size: 10 owner reviews covering 187,930 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 187,930 milescovered on them
  • 103tyres made in this size
205/80 R16 To scale, mm
Ø 734 205 164 16" 164

205/80 R16 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 205/80 R16 rather than a range across a model. 44 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 104 (up to 900 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 23 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

2 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

70dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 205/80 R16 tyres are labelled at 70 dB external noise:

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.

What does 205/80 R16 mean?

A 205/80 R16 tyre is 205 mm wide, its sidewall is 80% of that width (164 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 734 mm.

Section width205 mm
Sidewall height164 mm
Rim diameter16" (406 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 734 mm
Circumference≈ 2,307 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 433
Revolutions per mile≈ 698

Also written as

205/80R16 205/80 ZR16 205-80-16 205 80 16

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tyre runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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What cars use 205/80 R16 tyres?

The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.

Mazda B series 2.5 td 108 hp 4x4 3 reviews in this size Mazda L2600 1 reviews in this size Land Rover Series 2A 1 reviews in this size Toyota Hilux 1 reviews in this size Ford Ranger 1 reviews in this size Mitsubishi L200 1 reviews in this size Toyota Landcruiser 1 reviews in this size

Every tyre reviewed in 205/80 R16

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 4 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Michelin Latitude Cross All Season 80% 2 92,000 miles
Lassa Competus AT All Season 78% 2 41,000 miles
Toyo Open Country AT plus All Season 70% 2 8,500 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 103 tyres are made in 205/80 R16. Browse every 205/80 R16 tyre →

What drivers say about their 205/80 R16 tyres

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

94%
Cooper Discoverer AT3 Sport 2 SUV 205/80 R16 Ford 38,000 miles July 12, 2026
After 60.000km, 70% onroad. Handle dirt, sand, gravel very well. Clog fast in mud, as normal for A/T..
An granite or solid rock the wear is not good. Blocks break out, snow grooves make the blocks weak, but the grip is very good.
Never had a breakdown.
Driving on very soft sand with 1.5bar pressure works very well.
Will buy them again.
80%
Gripmax Inception AT 205/80 R16 Toyota Landcruiser 330 miles March 17, 2025
i am writing this review for Gripmax Inception A/T model which is the newer A/T model for the sae brand.

these tires are very good according to their price. stable, safe and handles the asphalt and dirt roads well. mostly tried in dry conditions.
71%
Toyo Open Country AT plus 205/80 R16 Mazda B series 2.5 td 108 hp 4x4 8,000 miles September 6, 2022
I have already made a first impression review on these driving my b2500, i finally reached 10.000kms most things i have already said still stand BUT weirdly enough in wet roads the tyres don't feel all that grippy in deeper water they perform excellent but when its just wet especially turn the car they dont really seem to have all that much of grip other than that i recently drove trough a plowed field while it had been raining for 5 hours straight and i didn't get stuck they performed flawlessly. So to conclude my review i truly believe that if you spend most of your time driving on road on wet roads Michelin latitude cross will perform better other than that i would highly recommend them especially if you consider the price, well done TOYO!
90%
Michelin Latitude Cross 205/80 R16 Mitsubishi L200 92,000 miles December 25, 2021
Put them on about 10 years ago as the Bridgestone Dueller wore out of excessive dryness (yes indeed) in only a few years of use and disappointed badly overall. Up until now I have thrown the book at these Michelins; off roading, trailer pulling, snow drifting, beach donuts and still going out is never limited with these. Most surprisingly is the lack of thread wear, the side wall dryness and cracking is making these tires in need of replacement sooner, especially on the front, and that is the only real negative thing I can say about these. Front lasted 6 years Rears lasting 10 years and still looking ok
68%
Toyo Open Country AT plus 205/80 R16 Mazda B series 2.5 td 108 hp 4x4 500 miles September 13, 2021
I fitted them on my Mazda b2500 2006 last week i have almost put 800 km on these so far 2 things are pretty obvious the comfort they provide and the amount of load they can handle 2 days ago i loaded my car with 1000kilos of grapes the tires looked like i haven't even loaded the car . I also did drive on rain for a very short period of time they seemed good my only fear is they might not last that much because they seem somewhat soft but then again i am not sure because the Michelins latitude i previously had, had become super hard after almost 7 years, I will come back and update my review after reaching 10.000 kms
70%
Michelin Latitude Cross 205/80 R16 Mazda B series 2.5 td 108 hp 4x4 November 2, 2019
well we run these tires for a long time now they are almost 8 year old now they are still looking decent no cracking but are surely harder. the truck was kept most of the time in a closed underground garage not too humid not to dry atmosphere and I am for the first time pleased by a michelin tire for a long time pretty great at hard packed or loose ground good on paved roads last time I used the truck on snow the tires where brand new and back then they performed very good I never use it when snowing since this truck likes to rust even at the slightest of contacts with salt. anyway I highly recommend them for any suv or light truck the only big downside is their price at least in my size 205/80/16 really michelin? 105€per tire?
76%
Lassa Competus AT 205/80 R16 Ford Ranger 31,000 miles May 29, 2017
Lassa Competus A/T is an ideal offroad / onroad mixed tyre for budget drivers. It is cheap but this definitely does not mean the tyre is weak. It is strong and long lasting and performs well both on the road (when you know your limits) and both off the road (limits again..).
100%
General Grabber GT 205/80 R16 Toyota hilux 8,000 miles August 29, 2015
Well no wonder that these tyres are fantastic, General Tyres are made by Continental so I immediately knew that the product was good. Excellent in all conditions.

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