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215/60 R16 Tyres

Everything we know about the 215/60 R16 tyre size: 4 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 258 owner reviews covering 4,297,619 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 258owner reviews
  • 4,297,619 milescovered on them
  • 4tests in this size
  • 954tyres made in this size
215/60 R16 To scale, mm
Ø 664 215 129 16" 129

The quick answer

The quick answer - 215/60 R16
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 8.3 Current version: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 100% from 4 reviews Continental Premium Contact 6 9.1 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test
Winter Falken Eurowinter HS449 8.1 93% from 3 reviews Continental WinterContact TS 870 9.2 2022 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/60 R16
All Season Nexen N Blue 4 Season 8.2 88% from 3 reviews Hankook Kinergy 4S2 8.9 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 215/60 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tyre tests in 215/60 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 215/60 R16 - 4 in total, newest first.

Winter tyre tests

Summer tyre tests

Summer tyre tests conducted in 215/60 R16
Year Test Winner Tyres tested
2022 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test Continental Premium Contact 6 18

All Season tyre tests

All Season tyre tests conducted in 215/60 R16
Year Test Winner Tyres tested
2020 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Hankook Kinergy 4S2 11

The best rated 215/60 R16 tyres

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 215/60 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 215/60 R16 is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance - 100% from 4 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Summer tyres ranked by owner rating in 215/60 R16
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 100% 4 248,000 miles 8.3
2 Nexen N Fera SU4 92% 3 2,051 miles 8.7
3 Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 89% 3 30,000 miles 8.5
4 Falken ZIEX ZE320 89% 3 4,200 miles 9.4
5 Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort 86% 4 10,500 miles 7.2
6 Yokohama Geolandar G900 81% 8 601,230 miles 7.4
7 Dunlop Sport BluResponse 83% 3 26,000 miles 7.8
8 Nexen N Blue HD Plus 81% 5 57,050 miles 7.6
9 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 83% 3 18,565 miles 8.4
10 Michelin Primacy HP Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 73% 5 98,000 miles 7.9
11 Michelin Energy XM2 Replaced by Michelin Energy XM2+ 71% 7 143,041 miles 7.8
12 Bridgestone Turanza T001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 65% 3 9,000 miles 8.1
13 Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 61% 4 56,000 miles 7.5
14 Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 58% 4 73,000 miles 7.4
15 Hifly HF201 29% 3 2,700 miles 6.1

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →

Winter tyres

The highest rated Winter tyre in 215/60 R16 is the Falken Eurowinter HS449 - 93% from 3 owner reviews in this size.

Winter tyres ranked by owner rating in 215/60 R16
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Falken Eurowinter HS449 93% 3 11,500 miles 8.1
2 BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 88% 4 28,000 miles 8.3

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

All Season tyres

The highest rated All Season tyre in 215/60 R16 is the Nexen N Blue 4 Season - 88% from 3 owner reviews in this size.

All Season tyres ranked by owner rating in 215/60 R16
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Nexen N Blue 4 Season 88% 3 47,000 miles 8.2
2 Vredestein Quatrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Quatrac 68% 3 54,000 miles 8.3

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

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.

215/60 R16 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/60 R16 rather than a range across a model. 681 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 99 (up to 775 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: 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). 379 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

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

A Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 12 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

67dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 215/60 R16 tyres are labelled at 67 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.

How long do 215/60 R16 tyres last?

Across 38 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 9,000 miles and 35,000 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 215/60 R16 mean?

A 215/60 R16 tyre is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (129 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 664 mm.

215/60 R16 nominal dimensions
Section width215 mm
Sidewall height129 mm
Rim diameter16" (406 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 664 mm
Circumference≈ 2,087 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 479
Revolutions per mile≈ 771

Also written as

215/60R16 215/60 ZR16 215-60-16 215 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.

Comparing two sizes? Use the tyre size calculator →

Every tyre reviewed in 215/60 R16

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 135 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed in 215/60 R16
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Yokohama Geolandar G900 Summer 81% 8 601,230 miles
Michelin Energy XM2 Replaced by Michelin Energy XM2+ Summer 71% 7 143,041 miles
Nexen N Blue HD Plus Summer 81% 5 57,050 miles
Michelin Primacy HP Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 73% 5 98,000 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 100% 4 248,000 miles
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 Winter 88% 4 28,000 miles
Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort Summer 86% 4 10,500 miles
Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 61% 4 56,000 miles
Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 58% 4 73,000 miles
Falken Eurowinter HS449 Winter 93% 3 11,500 miles
Nexen N Fera SU4 Summer 92% 3 2,051 miles
Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE005 Summer 89% 3 30,000 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 89% 3 4,200 miles
Nexen N Blue 4 Season All Season 88% 3 47,000 miles
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Summer 83% 3 26,000 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 83% 3 18,565 miles
Vredestein Quatrac 3 Replaced by Vredestein Quatrac All Season 68% 3 54,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 65% 3 9,000 miles
Hifly HF201 Summer 29% 3 2,700 miles
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Winter 96% 2 1,000 miles
Avon ZV7 Summer 91% 2 18,000 miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 90% 2 3,500 miles
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 90% 2 35,000 miles
Dunlop SP Sport FM800 Summer 89% 2 41,200 miles
Vredestein Quatrac All Season 86% 2 21,500 miles
Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 Summer 85% 2 12,012 miles
Nokian eNTYRE Replaced by Nokian One All Season 84% 2 15,300 miles
Triangle TR918 Summer 83% 2 103,000 miles
Giti GitiSynergyH2 Replaced by Giti GitiSynergy H2+ Summer 82% 2 5,500 miles
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 All Season 81% 2 46,000 miles
Vredestein Sportrac 5 Summer 80% 2 6,000 miles
Bridgestone Ecopia EP300 Summer 80% 2 30,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza GR90 All Season 76% 2 23,027 miles
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT All Season 75% 2 38,884 miles
Bridgestone Blizzak LM30 Winter 74% 2 39,000 miles
Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 71% 2 106,000 miles
Michelin Latitude tour HP Replaced by Michelin Latitude Tour 3 All Season 70% 2 78,000 miles
Linglong Green Max EcoTouring Summer 70% 2 200 miles
BFGoodrich Advantage Summer 63% 2 32,000 miles
Goodyear Eagle NCT5 Summer 56% 2 58,600 miles
Bridgestone Turanza ER30 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 51% 2 48,000 miles
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 Summer 50% 2 15,000 miles
Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus All Season 32% 2 50,250 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 954 tyres are made in 215/60 R16. Browse every 215/60 R16 tyre →

What drivers say about their 215/60 R16 tyres

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

66%
BFGoodrich Advantage 215/60 R16 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 22,000 miles October 28, 2026

comfort level and noise level are great. Im not satisfied with wet grip, handling is bad, you are felling like you are wobbling in the turns, you are late with the turns. wearing is also bad, im driving mainly on highway but im not satisfied, also i have to replace it because the started to have bulging at the sides.

80%
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 215/60 R16 Skoda 45,000 miles October 27, 2026

It is a very nice Tyre, now it is the fifth Winter, i have to drive carefully, since the Wear is at 35-40% of Profile. The wetgrip gets weaker, last winter was not so easy, but from spring to autum is a very good Tyre. The grip off the road is for my need more than i need

77%
Yokohama AVID Ascend LX 215/60 R16 Ford fusion hybrid 5,000 miles October 16, 2026

This is a great all season tire if your biggest priority is a plush and quite ride. This tire is very soft riding and soaks up cracks and bumps in the road, although it is a touch underdamped. I live in the Detroit Metro area so this is a compromise I'm willing to make. Tread noise is very quiet except for some whirring on perfectly smooth pavement.

Steering in this size, which is a bit higher profile is acceptable but on the relaxed side. I haven't needed to perform any limit maneuvers but the tire responds well to quick steering inputs to avoid road obstacles in both the dry and wet.

Rolling resistance seems good as well. I average 43-44 mpg in the summer months in my Fusion Hybrid. This is the same or better as the Crossclimate 2 I had on before but that was a wider and lower profile size so I can't draw a direct comparison.

No comments on winter performance as I run this as a 3 season grand touring tire and use a dedicated winter tire.

Overall this is a great grand touring tire for adding some comfort to your car and has appropriate steering and handling characteristics for my sedan.

56%
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 215/60 R16 Kia Motors Kia Optima K5 15,000 miles October 15, 2026

They were not at all suitable for my car, which has a diesel engine and higher torque. I drive mostly in the city, and they showed signs of fraying as early as the first winter. I experienced the same issue with Hankook tires in the past. For those who drive a more powerful car or one with high torque, I would recommend something that holds up better to conditions in cities with less snow.

49%
Toyo Celsius 2 215/60 R16 Subaru wrx turbo 8,000 miles October 13, 2026

These tires came on my car and they're fine. For winter I'd toss them immediately I drove them in a bad winter storm and I survived but I'd be lying if I said I was confident. ice braking was poor, snow braking and grip was fine but nothing special. I can't speak as well for the dry and wet grip, I can make them chip fairly easily but I don't typically push tires in these considerations so I can't speak for it confidentially. They don't seem to wear I've put a good amount of kms in them and I've even done a autoX on them and they're still fine with lots of life left.

92%
Michelin CrossClimate 2 215/60 R16 Honda HRV 20,000 miles October 7, 2026

The noise in cabin is higher than pure road tyres but the trade off is well worth it! Intended originally for winter use but have kept them on year round!!

78%
Kleber Quadraxer 3 215/60 R16 Citroën C8 20,000 miles September 30, 2026

5 years on the Citroen C8, they held up good, with no remarks on ride quality or wear. Easily comparable to vector 4 season or crossclimate.

81%
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 215/60 R16 Volkswagen Caddy 19,884 miles September 24, 2026
Best all-rounder of all time! Really suitable for every season and on any surface, and also extremely puncture-resistant...

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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.

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