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215/65 R16 Tyres

Everything we know about the 215/65 R16 tyre size: 7 independent tyre tests conducted in this exact size, 218 owner reviews covering 3,123,313 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.

  • 218owner reviews
  • 3,123,313 milescovered on them
  • 7tests in this size
  • 1,065tyres made in this size
215/65 R16 To scale, mm
Ø 686 215 140 16" 140

The quick answer

The quick answer - 215/65 R16
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
All Season Pirelli Scorpion STR 7.6 84% from 5 reviews Vredestein Quatrac 5 8.4 2015 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
Summer Avon Ranger 8.1 87% from 3 reviews Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 7.6 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test
Winter Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme 7.8 Current version: Vredestein Wintrac Pro 89% from 3 reviews Dunlop Winter Sport 5 8.9 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tyre Test - 215/65 R16

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 215/65 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tyre tests in 215/65 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 215/65 R16 - 7 in total, newest first.

Summer tyre tests

Summer tyre tests conducted in 215/65 R16
Year Test Winner Tyres tested
2017 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 15
2016 2016 Off Road Summer SUV Tyre Test Continental Cross Contact UHP 6

All Season tyre tests

All Season tyre tests conducted in 215/65 R16
Year Test Winner Tyres tested
2015 2015 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Vredestein Quatrac 5 6

The best rated 215/65 R16 tyres

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 215/65 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.

All Season tyres

The highest rated All Season tyre in 215/65 R16 is the Pirelli Scorpion STR - 84% from 5 owner reviews in this size.

All Season tyres ranked by owner rating in 215/65 R16
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Pirelli Scorpion STR 84% 5 257,060 miles 7.6
2 Vredestein Quatrac 83% 5 104,600 miles 9.5
3 Michelin Latitude Cross 78% 7 92,385 miles 8.4
4 Fulda 4x4 ROAD 77% 3 51,000 miles -
5 Nexen CP641 77% 3 30,000 miles 7
6 BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA 76% 3 99,855 miles 7.8
7 Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 74% 3 88,000 miles 9.4
8 Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 66% 5 92,500 miles 8
9 Michelin Latitude tour HP Replaced by Michelin Latitude Tour 3 59% 4 151,000 miles 6.7

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

Summer tyres

The highest rated Summer tyre in 215/65 R16 is the Avon Ranger - 87% from 3 owner reviews in this size.

Summer tyres ranked by owner rating in 215/65 R16
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Avon Ranger 87% 3 52,000 miles 8.1
2 Kormoran Suv Summer 85% 3 30,000 miles 8.4
3 Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport 74% 7 108,080 miles 8.1
4 Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 74% 4 75,000 miles 8.6
5 Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 44% 3 28,960 miles 7.5

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

Winter tyres

The highest rated Winter tyre in 215/65 R16 is the Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme - 89% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Winter tyres ranked by owner rating in 215/65 R16
# Tyre Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme Replaced by Vredestein Wintrac Pro 89% 3 41,700 miles 7.8

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.

215/65 R16 EU tyre label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/65 R16 rather than a range across a model. 766 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 98 (up to 750 kg per tyre). Speed ratings on offer: V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 443 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

103 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: 19 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:

66dB Quietest tyres

The quietest 215/65 R16 tyres are labelled at 66 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 215/65 R16 tyres last?

Across 42 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tyres was worn out after 28,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 15,000 miles and 40,000 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 215/65 R16 mean?

A 215/65 R16 tyre is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 65% of that width (140 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 686 mm.

215/65 R16 nominal dimensions
Section width215 mm
Sidewall height140 mm
Rim diameter16" (406 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 686 mm
Circumference≈ 2,155 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 464
Revolutions per mile≈ 747

Also written as

215/65R16 215/65 ZR16 215-65-16 215 65 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 215/65 R16

The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 107 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tyres reviewed in 215/65 R16
Tyre Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Michelin Latitude Cross All Season 78% 7 92,385 miles
Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport Summer 74% 7 108,080 miles
Pirelli Scorpion STR All Season 84% 5 257,060 miles
Vredestein Quatrac All Season 83% 5 104,600 miles
Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 All Season 66% 5 92,500 miles
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 74% 4 75,000 miles
Michelin Latitude tour HP Replaced by Michelin Latitude Tour 3 All Season 59% 4 151,000 miles
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme Replaced by Vredestein Wintrac Pro Winter 89% 3 41,700 miles
Avon Ranger Summer 87% 3 52,000 miles
Kormoran Suv Summer Summer 85% 3 30,000 miles
Fulda 4x4 ROAD All Season 77% 3 51,000 miles
Nexen CP641 All Season 77% 3 30,000 miles
BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA All Season 76% 3 99,855 miles
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 Replaced by Goodyear Vector All Season 4 All Season 74% 3 88,000 miles
Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 44% 3 28,960 miles
Nokian WR SUV 3 Replaced by Nokian WR SUV 4 Winter 100% 2 11,000 miles
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 2 All Season 95% 2 50,375 miles
Nokian WR D4 Replaced by Nokian Snowproof 2 Winter 92% 2 4,700 miles
Continental ContiCrossContact LX 2 Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT All Season 92% 2 25 miles
BFGoodrich Advantage SUV Summer 91% 2 1,000 miles
Landsail DH2 Summer 89% 2 40,000 miles
Event ML698 All Season 89% 2 2,500 miles
Dunlop Grandtrek ST20 All Season 88% 2 45,000 miles
Yokohama Geolandar AT S All Season 85% 2 33,012 miles
Kleber Krisalp HP3 Winter 84% 2 60,000 miles
Avon Ranger HTT Summer 83% 2 2,000 miles
Tigar SUV Summer Summer 83% 2 29,000 miles
General Grabber GT Summer 81% 2 69,000 miles
Rovelo RHP 780 Summer 81% 2 1,600 miles
Landsail LS388 AS All Season 76% 2 8,000 miles
Michelin X Ice Xi3 Replaced by Michelin X Ice Snow+ Winter 75% 2 60,400 miles
Continental 4x4 Contact All Season 73% 2 62,000 miles
Continental ContiCrossContact LX Replaced by Continental CrossContact HT All Season 69% 2 20,016 miles
Yokohama Aspec A349 BluEarth Summer 62% 2 56,000 miles
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season All Season 61% 2 15,000 miles
BFGoodrich Traction TA All Season 48% 2 4,039 miles
Toyo Open Country HT Replaced by Toyo Open Country HT II All Season 46% 2 18,000 miles
Primewell VALERA TOURING Summer 45% 2 200 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV Summer 43% 2 44,800 miles
Kenda KOMET PLUS KR23 All Season 42% 2 800 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 1,065 tyres are made in 215/65 R16. Browse every 215/65 R16 tyre →

What drivers say about their 215/65 R16 tyres

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

73%
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 215/65 R16 Dacia duster 4x2 2011 20,000 miles October 25, 2026

It drives well in the city. Abrupt reactions when braking on dry surfaces, rather sufficient on wet ones, punctures easily. Quite economical in consumption. Absolutely comfortable and quiet. I would probably buy it again.

66%
BFGoodrich Urban Terrain TA 215/65 R16 Suzuki Grand vitara 24,855 miles September 26, 2026
I can buy it again after 40,000 km, successful for all seasons.
82%
Bridgestone Duravis All Season EVO 215/65 R16 Ford Transit Custom 60 miles September 20, 2026

Brand New, 24 hours on the van, what a difference already.
Just wanted to share with others users as these tyres are New on the market, Will be back with more miles in Belgium, wet,dry, icy, slush, bumpy roads.
Thanks for understanding.

64%
Nokian WR G4 SUV 215/65 R16 Volvo XC70 II AWD 3.2I 50,000 miles September 17, 2026

These tires came with the car. The tires were pretty good when newer, but as they got older they started getting out of round and made the car bob up and down, this is reflected on the comfort score. I feel they were also more prone to hydroplaning. I had to retire them early because the tread delaminated so I could see the cords. Disappointed how fast they wore out during the summer. I did check alignment once a year. I will give them a little leniency because they were quite old by the time this happened. Primarily highway use. Tires were rotated twice yearly.

91%
BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2 215/65 R16 Dacia Duster 4x4 28,500 miles September 9, 2026

I'm using on a Dacia Duster. Before, for winter, on this car I had Michelin Latitude Alpin 1 and Kleber Krisalp HP3 (same as Bf Goodrich). The snow grip was very good for 4 winters (same as Kleber), never let me down. The wet grip was also very good. But what surprised me a lot, was the emergency braking, that was very very good, on wet and dry. The only minus, was that I need to make some corrections on the directions compared with a summer touring tyre (michelin primacy 3 or hankook), but the care never lost control with those tyres, even if I drove too fast for it. In conclusion I will buy again (bf goodrich or kleber, in function of price).

79%
Rovelo RHP 780 215/65 R16 Toyota 2009 Toyota Alphard v6 awd 1,000 miles September 9, 2026

For the cheap price I put them on my 2009 Toyota Camry and was surprised how good they are especially in dry weather. They are not that noisy as some people say. For an old car why put on expensive tyres? Car may get stolen or tyres slashed or car can get scrapped.

78%
Continental VikingContact 7 215/65 R16 Skoda Yeti 4 x 4 5,000 miles September 1, 2026

Best winter tyres I've had. They'll get me along slippery roads - part refrozen slush and more - with confidence. Wet and dry grip aren't so wonderful, but this isn't what these are sold and used for. I think wear may be quick too.

97%
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 215/65 R16 Opel Mokka B 500 miles August 17, 2026

After 70,000 km and 5 years with my Opel Mokka, I have replaced the aging Vredestein Quatracs, which had recently increased chipping and tearing the tread on the front axle. (No, it wasn’t an alignment issue — the problem clearly worsened as the tyres aged.)

In this size, the Bridgestones are very quiet and comfortable over bumps, which is a great benefit in city driving. On dry roads I would rate them higher than the Vredesteins; stability and handling feel more precise (which is still an overstatement for the Mokka and its balloon‑sized tyres). The car feels a bit more stable at motorway speeds. I haven’t driven in heavy rain yet, but on wet roads the grip feels excellent. Overall, in both dry and wet conditions the tyres feel almost like summer tyres.

It’s too early to comment on wear, fuel consumption, or winter capabilities. This is my second purchase of the Bridgestone Turanza AS6 — I’ve been running them for over a year on another vehicle — so I’m putting my money where my mouth is ;-)

In general, I think they’re a great option if you want all‑season tyres that feel closer to summer tyres.

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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.

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