Still amazed how these have transformed my old classic V12, rides really well and the wet grip (no ABS) is fantastic...
225/60 R16 Tyres
Everything we know about the 225/60 R16 tyre size: 64 owner reviews covering 707,033 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tyres you can actually buy in it.
- 64owner reviews
- 707,033 milescovered on them
- 497tyres made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Season | Nokian eNTYRE 6.6 Current version: Nokian One | 74% from 3 reviews | - |
| Summer | Michelin Primacy 3 8.3 Current version: Michelin Primacy 5 | 85% from 3 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 225/60 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 225/60 R16 tyres
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews in 225/60 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.
All Season tyres
The highest rated All Season tyre in 225/60 R16 is the Nokian eNTYRE - 74% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Nokian One.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nokian eNTYRE
Replaced by Nokian One
|
74% | 3 | 4,625 miles | 6.6 |
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 225/60 R16 is the Michelin Primacy 3 - 85% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tyre in that line is now the Michelin Primacy 5.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Michelin Primacy 3
Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5
|
85% | 3 | 61,000 miles | 8.3 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
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.
225/60 R16 EU tyre label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 225/60 R16 rather than a range across a model. 277 tyres carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 98 (up to 750 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). 132 tyres in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
36 tyres in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 All Season 9.1
- Kumho Ecsta HS52 Summer 9
- Nokian WetProof Summer 8.9
- Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 8.8
- Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 8.8
- Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Summer 8.8
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 4 tyres in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tyre Reviews:
- Kumho Ecsta HS52 Summer 9
- Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 8.8
- Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 7.6
- Continental EcoContact 6 Summer 7.5
67dB Quietest tyres
The quietest 225/60 R16 tyres are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Falken Euroall Season AS220 All Season 9.1
- Nokian WetProof Summer 8.9
- Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Summer 8.4
- Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 Summer 8.2
- Yokohama BluEarth XT AE61 Summer 7.9
- Federal Formoza FD2 Summer 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.
What does 225/60 R16 mean?
A 225/60 R16 tyre is 225 mm wide, its sidewall is 60% of that width (135 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 676 mm.
| Section width | 225 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 135 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 676 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,125 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 471 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 757 |
Also written as
225/60R16 225/60 ZR16 225-60-16 225 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 225/60 R16 tyres?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tyres for that exact car.
Citroën C5 Tourer
4 reviews in this size
Jaguar XJ8
4 reviews in this size
Honda Odyssey
3 reviews in this size
Lexus LS400
3 reviews in this size
Chevrolet 2000 Impala
2 reviews in this size
Jaguar Sovereign V12
2 reviews in this size
Ford Crown Vic LX
2 reviews in this size
Nissan Altima
2 reviews in this size
Renault Espace MKIV DCI
2 reviews in this size
Jaguar XJ6
2 reviews in this size
Every tyre reviewed in 225/60 R16
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 42 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin Primacy 3 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 | Summer | 85% | 3 | 61,000 miles |
| Nokian eNTYRE Replaced by Nokian One | All Season | 74% | 3 | 4,625 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 95% | 2 | 950 miles |
| Nexen Winguard Sport Replaced by Nexen WinGuard Sport 2 | Winter | 94% | 2 | 21,000 miles |
| Neuton NT8000 | Summer | 93% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| Dunlop Sport BluResponse | Summer | 86% | 2 | 5,500 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza GR90 | All Season | 85% | 2 | 0 miles |
| Yokohama AVS dB v550 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 25,000 miles |
| Primewell VALERA TOURING | Summer | 43% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Primewell PS830 | All Season | 39% | 2 | 18,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 497 tyres are made in 225/60 R16. Browse every 225/60 R16 tyre →
What drivers say about their 225/60 R16 tyres
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
I went from 55 profile to 60 profile tyres 102W W rated (55 profile were ZR rated and the ride was awful) on 16", originally my classic came with 15" 70 profiles. These tyres immediately made the car drivable, not once did I have to slow down from crests dips, pot holes etc. The handling on long curves was impressive, steering feedback improved and comfort back to where my old XJ V12 should be. I will no longer be buying mid range tyres will be more mindful in specifying my rubbers!
Excellent in dry and wet weather, decent in light flurries and up to a couple of inches of snow, not the best on ice, but the traction control helps with that a bit, along with slowing down and using the 1st gear lockout that Ford's automatic transmission have if it gets really unpleasant. Would certainly consider getting these again, but I'd definitely want snows for winter in New England.
Ive had these tires for two years. The 2 times I had to break abruptly (going 60kmh) the tires were smoking. The worst in wet conditions. Any uphill from full stop is almost impossible. They skate. I feel completely unsafe. They came with the car so I kept them on as we’ve been experiencing a drought and rain wasn’t an issue but now that we’ve been getting tons of rain, I don’t even take the car out anymore.
Although I showed 1 for tyre wear, there is in fact plenty of tread left (5/6mm) after 4.5 years usage and 8,500 miles. My biggest gripe is that the tyre walls have started to crack to the extent that it was picked up when I had an MOT on 31st October by the MOT inspector. I certainly didn't expect this after 4 years. When contacting the manufacturer one of his comments was, " ....It is recommended to change tyres after 2 years to ensure safety."
That is ridiculous!
That is ridiculous!
I've driven about 20000km / 13000miles during last 6 months here in central finland with these tyres, and have nothing to complain about them. Wet ice is of course the worst condition to them, but yet totally manageable. On snow surfaces they have very good grip, and on tarmac, wet or dry, the best studless nordic winter tyres I've ever driven. Comfort level is about at same level as Michelin X-Ice Snow or other top level studless tyres. Tyre wear seems to be ok, they will last easily second winter (+20000km) or more. No surprices in any conditions, very good tyre for nordic winter.
These were new replacement tyres on a vehicle I bought- all in all for a budget tyre they are ok- handling in wet and dry seems sufficient
Don't know about longevity yet
They are a harder compound so not the softest ride , but not awful
Worth a try if you don't want to break the bank
A very dependable tire whether in rain or dry weather it is very trustworthy.
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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
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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.