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195/55 R16 Tires

Everything we know about the 195/55 R16 tire size: 6 independent tire tests conducted in this exact size, 343 owner reviews covering 3,730,183 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 343owner reviews
  • 3,730,183 milescovered on them
  • 6tests in this size
  • 826tires made in this size
195/55 R16 To scale, mm
Ø 621 195 107 16" 107

The quick answer

The quick answer - 195/55 R16
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Toyo Proxes CF2 7.2 Current version: Toyo Proxes Comfort 91% from 8 reviews Dunlop Blue Response TG 8.5 2026 Summer ECO Tire Test
All Season Michelin CrossClimate 9.3 Current version: Michelin CrossClimate 3 93% from 5 reviews Continental AllSeasonContact 2 9.5 2026 AMS All Season Tire Test - 195/55 R16
Winter Goodyear UltraGrip 9 9.2 Current version: Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 80% from 3 reviews Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 8.9 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 195/55 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

Independent tire tests in 195/55 R16

Tires 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 195/55 R16 - 6 in total, newest first.

Summer tire tests

Summer tire tests conducted in 195/55 R16
Year Test Winner Tires tested
2026 2026 Summer ECO Tire Test Dunlop Blue Response TG 8
2021 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test Michelin Primacy 4 11

Winter tire tests

Winter tire tests conducted in 195/55 R16
Year Test Winner Tires tested
2021 2021 AMS Winter Tire Test Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 10

The best rated 195/55 R16 tires

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 195/55 R16 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.

Summer tires

The highest rated Summer tire in 195/55 R16 is the Toyo Proxes CF2 - 91% from 8 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Summer tires ranked by owner rating in 195/55 R16
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort 91% 8 22,010 miles 7.2
2 Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 87% 10 206,600 miles 8.8
3 Michelin Primacy 5 92% 4 22,000 miles 8.8
4 Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 87% 5 25,509 miles 8.4
5 Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 86% 4 73,500 miles 7.4
6 Hankook Ventus Prime 4 82% 5 24,640 miles 8.8
7 Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 80% 4 15,200 miles 8
8 Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 77% 6 188,000 miles 7.9
9 Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 75% 8 317,500 miles 7.3
10 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 76% 3 46,000 miles 9
11 Falken ZE914 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 75% 3 27,500 miles 8.7
12 Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 74% 3 2,100 miles 7.1
13 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 70% 5 92,000 miles 8.3
14 Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 70% 4 40,692 miles 7.5
15 Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 70% 6 40,000 miles 8.8
16 Apollo Alnac 4g 68% 5 25,050 miles 7.2
17 Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 65% 3 127,000 miles 8.2
18 Uniroyal RainSport 5 61% 3 13,000 miles 8
19 Dunlop Sport BluResponse 56% 4 36,000 miles 7.8
20 Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 51% 3 32,500 miles 7.5
21 Michelin Energy EV 53% 4 80,000 miles 6.3
22 Continental Eco Contact 5 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 56% 8 61,900 miles 7.7
23 Davanti DX390 49% 5 42,300 miles 4.1

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

All Season tires

The highest rated All Season tire in 195/55 R16 is the Michelin CrossClimate - 93% from 5 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Michelin CrossClimate 3.

All Season tires ranked by owner rating in 195/55 R16
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 93% 5 32,100 miles 9.3
2 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 86% 5 44,755 miles 9.6
3 Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 3 78% 3 8,200 miles 8.7
4 Continental AllSeasonContact 2 72% 3 25,500 miles 9.5
5 Continental AllSeasonContact Replaced by Continental AllSeasonContact 2 69% 3 62,000 miles 8.7
6 Nokian Seasonproof 2 69% 6 5,300 miles 9.1

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

Winter tires

The highest rated Winter tire in 195/55 R16 is the Goodyear UltraGrip 9 - 80% from 3 owner reviews in this size. The current tire in that line is now the Goodyear UltraGrip 9+.

Winter tires ranked by owner rating in 195/55 R16
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ 80% 3 8,500 miles 9.2

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

TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.

195/55 R16 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 195/55 R16 rather than a range across a model. 601 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 87 (up to 545 kg per tire). 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). 334 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

78 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

A Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 20 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

66dB Quietest tires

The quietest 195/55 R16 tires are labelled at 66 dB external noise:

Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. 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 195/55 R16 tires last?

Across 50 end of life reviews in this size, a typical set of tires was worn out after 20,000 miles. Half of all worn-out sets lasted between 12,000 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 195/55 R16 mean?

A 195/55 R16 tire is 195 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (107 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 621 mm.

195/55 R16 nominal dimensions
Section width195 mm
Sidewall height107 mm
Rim diameter16" (406 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 621 mm
Circumference≈ 1,951 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 513
Revolutions per mile≈ 825

Also written as

195/55R16 195/55 ZR16 195-55-16 195 55 16

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

Comparing two sizes? Use the tire size calculator →

Every tire reviewed in 195/55 R16

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 138 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed in 195/55 R16
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Michelin Primacy 4 Replaced by Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 87% 10 206,600 miles
Toyo Proxes CF2 Replaced by Toyo Proxes Comfort Summer 91% 8 22,010 miles
Michelin Energy Saver Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 Summer 75% 8 317,500 miles
Continental Eco Contact 5 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 56% 8 61,900 miles
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 77% 6 188,000 miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 Replaced by Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 70% 6 40,000 miles
Nokian Seasonproof 2 All Season 69% 6 5,300 miles
Michelin CrossClimate Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 93% 5 32,100 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 87% 5 25,509 miles
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 86% 5 44,755 miles
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 Summer 82% 5 24,640 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 70% 5 92,000 miles
Apollo Alnac 4g Summer 68% 5 25,050 miles
Davanti DX390 Summer 49% 5 42,300 miles
Michelin Primacy 5 Summer 92% 4 22,000 miles
Goodyear Excellence Replaced by Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 86% 4 73,500 miles
Falken ZE912 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 80% 4 15,200 miles
Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 Summer 70% 4 40,692 miles
Dunlop Sport BluResponse Summer 56% 4 36,000 miles
Michelin Energy EV Summer 53% 4 80,000 miles
Goodyear UltraGrip 9 Replaced by Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ Winter 80% 3 8,500 miles
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 3 All Season 78% 3 8,200 miles
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 76% 3 46,000 miles
Falken ZE914 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 75% 3 27,500 miles
Nexen N Fera SU1 Replaced by Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 Summer 74% 3 2,100 miles
Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 72% 3 25,500 miles
Continental AllSeasonContact Replaced by Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 69% 3 62,000 miles
Michelin Energy Saver+ Replaced by Michelin Energy Saver 4 Summer 65% 3 127,000 miles
Uniroyal RainSport 5 Summer 61% 3 13,000 miles
Continental EcoContact 6 Replaced by Continental EcoContact 7 Summer 51% 3 32,500 miles
Nokian Wetproof 1 Replaced by Nokian Wetproof 2 Summer 94% 2 2,500 miles
Uniroyal RainExpert Replaced by Uniroyal RainExpert 5 Summer 92% 2 16,000 miles
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco Replaced by Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 Summer 92% 2 50,000 miles
Nokian Line Replaced by Nokian Wetproof 2 Summer 90% 2 38,350 miles
Hankook Winter i cept evo Winter 90% 2 7,000 miles
Kleber Dynaxer HP4 Summer 90% 2 5,000 miles
Sava eskimo hp Replaced by Sava Eskimo HP2 Winter 89% 2 16,000 miles
Maxxis Premitra HP5 Summer 89% 2 16,500 miles
Kormoran Road Performance Summer 89% 2 2,900 miles
GT Radial ClimateActive All Season 89% 2 8,000 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE914 EcoRun Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 88% 2 2,100 miles
Firestone MultiSeason Replaced by Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 All Season 86% 2 21,000 miles
Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 86% 2 51,000 miles
Michelin CrossClimate 2 Replaced by Michelin CrossClimate 3 All Season 84% 2 11,000 miles
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde Summer 82% 2 20,000 miles
MRF ZVTV Summer 82% 2 3,155 miles
Kumho Solus KH17 Summer 80% 2 23,000 miles
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 Replaced by Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Winter 78% 2 6,700 miles
Nexen N Blue HD Plus Summer 77% 2 28,000 miles
Toyo Proxes TR1 Summer 76% 2 31,000 miles
Falken ZE512 Replaced by Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 75% 2 15,000 miles
Pirelli CINTURATO P1 Summer 74% 2 25,008 miles
Bridgestone B250 Summer 72% 2 48,000 miles
Firestone RoadHawk Replaced by Firestone Roadhawk 2 ENLITEN Summer 72% 2 16,450 miles
Michelin e.Primacy Summer 71% 2 27,000 miles
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Replaced by Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo Summer 57% 2 22,000 miles
Jinyu YH12 Summer 56% 2 5,500 miles
Bridgestone Turanza ER30 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 55% 2 22,007 miles
Avon ZV7 Summer 49% 2 8,500 miles
Pirelli P6000 Summer 48% 2 30,000 miles
Pirelli CINTURATO P6 Summer 47% 2 30,000 miles
Three A Farroad FRD 16 Summer 45% 2 5,036 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 826 tires are made in 195/55 R16. Browse every 195/55 R16 tire →

What drivers say about their 195/55 R16 tires

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

67%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 195/55 R16 Mercedes Benz Mercedes A180 W169 3,110 miles October 27, 2026

Eş zamanlı olarak hem turanza6 hem turanza5 kullanıyorum. Turanza6 kolay kolay kaymaz ve ABS açmazdı. Turanza5 daha 5000km olmasına rağmen ilk günden beri hem kuru, hem de ıslak zeminde orta/sert frende çok erken ABS açma meyilinde. Turanza6 ya göre belirgin daha sert ve konforsuz. Parasının hakkını veren bir lastik kesinlikle değil.

41%
Davanti DX390 195/55 R16 MINI Cooper 14,000 miles October 23, 2026

These tires seem to popular because several garages stock them,and say they are one of the best sellers.Well they have proven to me that they are not very good at all, grip in dry and wet conditions are rather poor,and I don`t drive fast by any means,they just seem like bog-standard cheapies to me.
In cold conditions they are very poor,almost no grip in icey or snowy condtions,I was surprised just how bad they are.
Garage told me they are designed in UK but made in China,well that`s all rather meaningless,quality wise I would rate them as poor budget tires at best.
I know other people that have bought them,and they found them to be poor on ware and grip,so it`s not just me.
Don`t believe the hype,these tires are not much good, spend a bit more on a known brand.

79%
Michelin Primacy 4 195/55 R16 Renault Clio V Tce 100 13,000 miles October 23, 2026

Overall, I’m satisfied with the tire’s performance and durability. I mainly use it on poorly maintained asphalt roads and in extremely heavy city traffic. I’m happy with its braking performance, grip on both dry and wet surfaces, and overall comfort.

71%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun 195/55 R16 SEAT Ibiza TSi 19,999 miles October 20, 2026

I never reached the end of these tires life. Mostly on the front then about 5k on back they were down to 4.5 mm at 20K miles - Exchanged the car after that
I never go below 3mm anyway and only do about 6k miles so hard wearing is a waste for me

89%
Michelin e.Primacy 195/55 R16 Renault Zoe 17,000 miles October 17, 2026

Tire work really well. The Zoe overall has more road noise than the Continental ECO 6 on our ID3, so when changing the rear tires (The Michelins were not available) we put Continentals on the rear of the Zoe
All in all, the car drives like a go kart, and the michelins have not give any "moment" in wet, dry, braking or corniering

94%
Yokohama BluEarth Es ES32 195/55 R16 Toyota Toyota Aqua X Urban 2015 59,000 miles October 6, 2026

Very good tires. Used on my Toyota Aqua (Priuc C) for almost 6 years. Great value for money. Purchased again today same model.

76%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 195/55 R16 Peugeot 208 1.2VTi 23,000 miles October 5, 2026

J'avais acheté ces pneus 4 saisons pour leurs notations sur route mouillée, ils équipent une 208, ce pneu a je dirai deux facettes : sur la premier moitié de sa vie donc jusqu'au témoin neige le pneu se montre parfait sur le sec, sur le mouillé, par pluie battante en virage nottemment il est sécuritaire et ne bouge pas d'un poil. Par contre arrivé au témoin neige le pneu devient glissant en virage et rond point en cas de chaussée trop humide, sur le sec il reste ultra performant et agréable à conduire. Je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de les tester sur neiges ou glace donc je ne peu pas émettre d'avis sur ces points. Point négatif, il arrivent en fin de vie a 23000km... L'été a été caniculaires donc je pense que les gommes tendres ont subit un peu mais ça reste peu pour un pneu de ce prix et de cette normalement qualité, je précise que ma conduite est constituée essentiellement de 4 voies et départementale et qu'elle n'est pas forcément agressive... Je vais donc changer de marque et essayer d'autres marques.

93%
Apollo Alnac 4g 195/55 R16 Opel meriva 15,000 miles September 29, 2026

I received these Apollo tires as a birthday gift from my nephew. They were lightly used—only about 2,000 miles on his previous car before he sold it with winter tires on.

I installed them on my family's Opel Meriva A without expecting too much. For context, I regularly drive different company cars equipped with all the premium tire brands, so I have a solid benchmark for comparison.

Frankly, these Apollo tires dropped my jaw. They are right in line with premium brands, offering great driving stability in both dry and wet conditions. They are remarkably comfortable and low-noise. How can a tire from India be this good???

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Owner ratings are submitted through the review form on this site, naming the tire, the size and the distance covered, and are checked by hand before publication. Test results come from independent published tire tests indexed by size, and label values from the EU EPREL database.

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Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.

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