Of all the tire sets I've owned, these were so good, with so little to complain about, that I bought another set on closeout! Absolutely, would put them on all my Subarus. Alas, Goodyear has updated so on to something else.
215/55 R16 Tyres
Everything we know about the 215/55 R16 tyre size: 2 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 476 owner reviews covering 6,918,029 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 476owner reviews
- 6,918,029 milescovered on them
- 2tests in this size
- 899tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Avon ZV5 8.2 Current version: Avon ZV7 | 86% from 9 reviews | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 8.3 2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tyre Test |
| All Season | Bridgestone A001 8.7 Current version: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | 94% from 3 reviews | - |
| Winter | Continental WinterContact TS830 8.7 Current version: Continental WinterContact TS 870 | 94% from 4 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 215/55 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
Independent tyre tests in 215/55 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 215/55 R16 - 2 in total, newest first.
Summer tyre tests
| Year | Test | Winner | Tyres tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tyre Test | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | 10 |
| 2013 | 2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | Dunlop Sport BluResponse | 12 |
The best rated 215/55 R16 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 215/55 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 215/55 R16 is the Avon ZV5 - 86% from 9 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Avon ZV7.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Avon ZV5
Replaced by Avon ZV7
|
86% | 9 | 88,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 2 |
Dunlop SportMaxx RT
Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
|
88% | 6 | 114,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 3 |
Toyo Proxes CF2
Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort
|
91% | 4 | 104,000 miles | 7.2 |
| 4 |
Uniroyal RainSport 2
Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5
|
87% | 5 | 176,078 miles | 8.8 |
| 5 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
|
88% | 4 | 79,501 miles | 9 |
| 6 |
Uniroyal RainSport 3
Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5
|
90% | 3 | 31,487 miles | 7.7 |
| 7 |
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun
Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320
|
88% | 3 | 40,600 miles | 8.4 |
| 8 |
Falken ZE914
Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320
|
88% | 3 | 2,300 miles | 8.7 |
| 9 |
Uniroyal RainExpert
Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5
|
83% | 6 | 79,024 miles | 8.9 |
| 10 |
Pirelli CINTURATO P7
Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3
|
87% | 3 | 48,000 miles | 8.4 |
| 11 |
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
|
85% | 4 | 19,000 miles | 7.6 |
| 12 |
Neuton NT8000
|
86% | 3 | 9,000 miles | 8.2 |
| 13 |
Landsail LS588 UHP
|
85% | 3 | 27,000 miles | 3.8 |
| 14 |
Michelin Pilot Primacy
|
82% | 4 | 44,600 miles | 7.6 |
| 15 |
Toyo Proxes TR1
|
83% | 3 | 62,000 miles | 6.8 |
| 16 |
Vredestein Sportrac 3
Replaced by Vredestein Sportrac 5
|
82% | 4 | 28,200 miles | 8.7 |
| 17 |
Kumho Ecsta KU31
|
79% | 8 | 232,500 miles | 8.2 |
| 18 |
Michelin Primacy 4
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
78% | 8 | 134,000 miles | 8.8 |
| 19 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
|
78% | 8 | 94,081 miles | 8.3 |
| 20 |
Goodyear Excellence
Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
|
76% | 14 | 382,000 miles | 7.4 |
| 21 |
Michelin Primacy HP
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
75% | 17 | 266,594 miles | 7.9 |
| 22 |
Toyo T1R
Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+
|
75% | 4 | 15,035 miles | 7.6 |
| 23 |
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun
Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320
|
74% | 3 | 8,299 miles | 7.1 |
| 24 |
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5
Replaced by Continental ContiMaxContact MC6
|
74% | 4 | 60,000 miles | 8.3 |
| 25 |
Continental Premium Contact 2
Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7
|
74% | 6 | 282,010 miles | 7.5 |
| 26 |
Firestone TZ300A
|
73% | 3 | 38,000 miles | 7.9 |
| 27 |
Pirelli P6000
|
73% | 3 | 21,029 miles | 5.1 |
| 28 |
Hankook Ventus Prime2
Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4
|
73% | 3 | 39,000 miles | 7.3 |
| 29 |
Pirelli P 7
|
71% | 3 | 38,000 miles | 7.2 |
| 30 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
|
72% | 7 | 126,000 miles | 6.7 |
| 31 |
Michelin Primacy 3
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
69% | 7 | 112,840 miles | 8.3 |
| 32 |
Hankook Ventus Prime K105
|
66% | 3 | 36,000 miles | 7.2 |
| 33 |
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
|
69% | 8 | 120,000 miles | 7.8 |
| 34 |
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6
|
67% | 4 | 99,035 miles | 7.9 |
| 35 |
Marangoni Verso
|
64% | 3 | 4,504 miles | 5.6 |
| 36 |
Evergreen EU72
|
64% | 3 | 21,008 miles | 6 |
| 37 |
Event WL905
|
65% | 8 | 151,500 miles | 4.2 |
| 38 |
Avon ZV7
|
64% | 8 | 76,400 miles | 6.8 |
| 39 |
Falken ZE912
Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320
|
58% | 3 | 42,000 miles | 8 |
| 40 |
Hankook Ventus ME01 K144
|
56% | 3 | 7,100 miles | 6.2 |
| 41 |
Wanli S1088
|
51% | 3 | 28,000 miles | 4.2 |
| 42 |
Infinity INF 05
|
39% | 3 | 34,000 miles | 4.5 |
| 43 |
Linglong L688
|
37% | 5 | 89,000 miles | 4.9 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 215/55 R16 is the Bridgestone A001 - 94% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bridgestone A001
Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
|
94% | 3 | 67,000 miles | 8.7 |
| 2 |
Kleber Quadraxer
|
85% | 6 | 38,530 miles | 8.7 |
| 3 |
Michelin CrossClimate
Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
84% | 5 | 115,000 miles | 9.3 |
| 4 |
Nankang N607
Replaced by Nankang N607+
|
84% | 3 | 12,000 miles | 7.6 |
| 5 |
Landsail LS388 AS
|
78% | 3 | 14,000 miles | 6.1 |
| 6 |
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
|
29% | 3 | 3,100 miles | 8.2 |
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 215/55 R16 is the Continental WinterContact TS830 - 94% from 4 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Continental WinterContact TS830
Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870
|
94% | 4 | 24,000 miles | 8.7 |
| 2 |
Avon Ice Touring ST
|
86% | 4 | 54,000 miles | 7.6 |
| 3 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1
Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+
|
84% | 3 | 45,900 miles | 8.6 |
| 4 |
Viking Wintech
|
75% | 3 | 41,000 miles | 7.2 |
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.
215/55 R16 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/55 R16 rather than a range across a model. 612 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 97 (up to 730 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). 335 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
76 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
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- GT Radial ClimateActive All Season 9.1
- Nokian Seasonproof 2 All Season 9.1
- Nokian Hakka Blue 3 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 All Season 9.1
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 7 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Summer 8.3
- Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue Summer 8.3
- Michelin e.Primacy Summer 8.2
- Dunlop Sport BluResponse Summer 7.8
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
- Nokian Hakka Green 3 Summer 7.5
66dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 215/55 R16 tyres are labelled at 66 dB external noise:
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Nokian Hakka Blue 3 Summer 9.1
- Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Summer 8.4
- Yokohama Advan dB V552 Summer 7.3
- Federal Formoza FD2 Summer 6.5
- Tourador WinterPro TSU2 Winter 6.5
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 215/55 R16 tyres last?
Across 58 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 11,000 miles and 30,000 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 215/55 R16 mean?
A 215/55 R16 tyre is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (118 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 643 mm.
| Section width | 215 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 118 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 643 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,020 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 495 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 797 |
Also written as
215/55R16 215/55 ZR16 215-55-16 215 55 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 215/55 R16 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI
24 reviews in this size
Ford Focus MK3
18 reviews in this size
Ford Mondeo
17 reviews in this size
Citroën C5
17 reviews in this size
Citroën C4 Grand Picasso
15 reviews in this size
Vauxhall Vectra
15 reviews in this size
Rover 75
13 reviews in this size
Citroën C4picasso
13 reviews in this size
Citroën Berlingo
8 reviews in this size
Mercedes Benz E Class
8 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 215/55 R16
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 137 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Primacy HP Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 75% | 17 | 266,594 miles |
| Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 76% | 14 | 382,000 miles |
| Avon ZV5 Replaced by Avon ZV7 | Summer | 86% | 9 | 88,000 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta KU31 | Summer | 79% | 8 | 232,500 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 78% | 8 | 134,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 78% | 8 | 94,081 miles |
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Summer | 69% | 8 | 120,000 miles |
| Event WL905 | Summer | 65% | 8 | 151,500 miles |
| Avon ZV7 | Summer | 64% | 8 | 76,400 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 72% | 7 | 126,000 miles |
| Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 69% | 7 | 112,840 miles |
| Dunlop SportMaxx RT Replaced by Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 | Summer | 88% | 6 | 114,000 miles |
| Kleber Quadraxer | All Season | 85% | 6 | 38,530 miles |
| Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | Summer | 83% | 6 | 79,024 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 74% | 6 | 282,010 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 2 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 87% | 5 | 176,078 miles |
| Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 | All Season | 84% | 5 | 115,000 miles |
| Linglong L688 | Summer | 37% | 5 | 89,000 miles |
| Continental WinterContact TS830 Replaced by Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Winter | 94% | 4 | 24,000 miles |
| Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort | Summer | 91% | 4 | 104,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 88% | 4 | 79,501 miles |
| Avon Ice Touring ST | Winter | 86% | 4 | 54,000 miles |
| Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Summer | 85% | 4 | 19,000 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Primacy | Summer | 82% | 4 | 44,600 miles |
| Vredestein Sportrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Sportrac 5 | Summer | 82% | 4 | 28,200 miles |
| Toyo T1R Replaced by Toyo Proxes T1 Sport+ | Summer | 75% | 4 | 15,035 miles |
| Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 Replaced by Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 | Summer | 74% | 4 | 60,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 67% | 4 | 99,035 miles |
| Bridgestone A001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 94% | 3 | 67,000 miles |
| Uniroyal RainSport 3 Replaced by Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Summer | 90% | 3 | 31,487 miles |
| Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 88% | 3 | 40,600 miles |
| Falken ZE914 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 88% | 3 | 2,300 miles |
| Pirelli CINTURATO P7 Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Summer | 87% | 3 | 48,000 miles |
| Neuton NT8000 | Summer | 86% | 3 | 9,000 miles |
| Landsail LS588 UHP | Summer | 85% | 3 | 27,000 miles |
| Nankang N607 Replaced by Nankang N607+ | All Season | 84% | 3 | 12,000 miles |
| Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ | Winter | 84% | 3 | 45,900 miles |
| Toyo Proxes TR1 | Summer | 83% | 3 | 62,000 miles |
| Landsail LS388 AS | All Season | 78% | 3 | 14,000 miles |
| Viking Wintech | Winter | 75% | 3 | 41,000 miles |
| Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 74% | 3 | 8,299 miles |
| Firestone TZ300A | Summer | 73% | 3 | 38,000 miles |
| Pirelli P6000 | Summer | 73% | 3 | 21,029 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Prime2 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Summer | 73% | 3 | 39,000 miles |
| Pirelli P 7 | Summer | 71% | 3 | 38,000 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Prime K105 | Summer | 66% | 3 | 36,000 miles |
| Marangoni Verso | Summer | 64% | 3 | 4,504 miles |
| Evergreen EU72 | Summer | 64% | 3 | 21,008 miles |
| Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Summer | 58% | 3 | 42,000 miles |
| Hankook Ventus ME01 K144 | Summer | 56% | 3 | 7,100 miles |
| Wanli S1088 | Summer | 51% | 3 | 28,000 miles |
| Infinity INF 05 | Summer | 39% | 3 | 34,000 miles |
| Nexen N Blue 4 Season | All Season | 29% | 3 | 3,100 miles |
| Nokian WR A3 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof P | Winter | 100% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Three A P606 | Summer | 95% | 2 | 15,000 miles |
| Michelin Alpin A4 Replaced by Michelin Alpin 6 | Winter | 94% | 2 | 3,200 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 92% | 2 | 21,000 miles |
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue Replaced by Pirelli Cinturato C3 | Summer | 92% | 2 | 50,000 miles |
| Lassa Snoways Era | Winter | 90% | 2 | 147,000 miles |
| Barum Bravuris 2 Replaced by Barum Bravuris 3 | Summer | 89% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 Replaced by Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210 | All Season | 86% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Falken FK452 Replaced by Falken Azenis FK520 | Summer | 84% | 2 | 2,050 miles |
| Debica Frigo HP2 | Winter | 84% | 2 | 2,100 miles |
| Lassa Multiways Replaced by Lassa Multiways 2 | All Season | 83% | 2 | 28,000 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 | Summer | 83% | 2 | 20,000 miles |
| Davanti DX390 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 6,500 miles |
| Roadstone Eurovis Sport 04 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 700 miles |
| Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 | All Season | 81% | 2 | 35,030 miles |
| Nexen N6000 | Summer | 81% | 2 | 16,000 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport 9000 | Summer | 79% | 2 | 6,000 miles |
| Neuton NT5000 | Summer | 79% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady Replaced by Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady 2 | All Weather | 77% | 2 | 95,000 miles |
| Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Summer | 75% | 2 | 15,513 miles |
| Nexen N3000 | Summer | 74% | 2 | 37,500 miles |
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | Summer | 73% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
| Landsail LS288 | Summer | 73% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
| Vredestein Quatrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Quatrac | All Season | 73% | 2 | 60,000 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 5 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 72% | 2 | 40,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | All Season | 71% | 2 | 38,000 miles |
| Kleber Quadraxer 3 | All Season | 71% | 2 | 35,000 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta HM KH31 | Summer | 70% | 2 | 45,000 miles |
| Wanli S1063 | Summer | 65% | 2 | 32,000 miles |
| Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 Replaced by Kleber Dynaxer HP4 | Summer | 65% | 2 | 39,030 miles |
| Formula Formula Winter | Winter | 65% | 2 | 10,015 miles |
| Durun A One | Summer | 59% | 2 | 11,000 miles |
| Accelera Alpha | Summer | 58% | 2 | 20,853 miles |
| Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring | All Season | 57% | 2 | 140,000 miles |
| Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 H457 | Summer | 48% | 2 | 22,000 miles |
| Triangle TR918 | Summer | 45% | 2 | 24,000 miles |
| Kormoran Road Performance | Summer | 33% | 2 | 33,000 miles |
| Autogrip F107 | Summer | 32% | 2 | 3,000 miles |
| Sunny SN3800 | Summer | 24% | 2 | 1,000 miles |
| Sunew YS112 | Summer | 24% | 2 | 0 miles |
| Barum Polaris 5 | Winter | 12% | 2 | 5,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 899 tyres are made in 215/55 R16. Browse every 215/55 R16 tyre →
What drivers say about their 215/55 R16 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
These are terrible. I still had 7/32 inch after almost 20k miles, but switched them out as my daughter drives this car and they are terrible in the wet.
throwed them after few months, i dont think thise condoms are safe to drive, because of low grip.
10 years old, used michelin alpin still better than this piece of sht
Predictable tyre, allround one with fantastic wear cost. Would definitely buy it again. My favourite on this car with Michelin.
UPDATE: 4-Year / 8,000 miles Follow-Up
I am currently running my final pair of Dunlop Sport BluResponse tyres on the rear axle, but I will be replacing them permanently before next season due to ongoing rubber degradation. While dry and wet grip remained acceptable over time, the severe tread block cracking developed far too early despite low mileage and optimal indoor winter storage. The compound simply hasn't held up chemically, proving that this model lacks the long-term durability needed for low-mileage drivers. I cannot recommend these tyres and will be switching to a different premium brand for my next set.
I want to be clear that these are tires sold by SC EUROCLIN SRL, a tyre shop located in Romania, Baia Mare, Str. Vasile Lucaciu nr. 167, and that they do not reflect the manufacturing standards of Bridgestone.
4 years, including 3 winters of which 2 typical central eastern Europe's snowy ones. Great in the snow - problems only 3 times maybe startig up the hill in the snow with ice. Weaker on warm wet - but still better than typical winter tyre. I drove mostly in the city and on motorways. People say there is difference in quality between Made in Poland and Romania and Poland is much better (depends on the size, mine was Poland). Next winter would be styruggle but until October will be still ok. Saved a lot $ on changing season tyres.
After, now, 6 winter seasons: these are going in the bin.
From new, wet performance was abysmal and concerning bordering on alarmingly bad. Damp roads, wet roads, slush, or anything with a breath of moisture in the air: wet traction is just outright bad.
Dry performance is just fine for a midrange winter tire. I do need to adjust my driving style when I first mount them for the season but nothing I wouldn’t say is “bad”. On grooved concrete roads, though, the tires will try and wander - it’s a bit disconcerting the first time.
Snow and ice performance, unlike the damp, is actually quite good.
These are not something I would ever buy again. The wet performance is unbelievably awful, and as temperatures float above / below freezing : it’s just unacceptable.
From new, wet performance was abysmal and concerning bordering on alarmingly bad. Damp roads, wet roads, slush, or anything with a breath of moisture in the air: wet traction is just outright bad.
Dry performance is just fine for a midrange winter tire. I do need to adjust my driving style when I first mount them for the season but nothing I wouldn’t say is “bad”. On grooved concrete roads, though, the tires will try and wander - it’s a bit disconcerting the first time.
Snow and ice performance, unlike the damp, is actually quite good.
These are not something I would ever buy again. The wet performance is unbelievably awful, and as temperatures float above / below freezing : it’s just unacceptable.
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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.