all round excellent long lasting tires , performance not so good when they get down below 3 mm to be expected. Preferred these over Bridgestone's.
215/45 R16 Tires
Everything we know about the 215/45 R16 tire size: 81 owner reviews covering 1,017,338 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
- 81owner reviews
- 1,017,338 milescovered on them
- 311tires made in this size
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Latest test winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Landsail LS588 UHP 3.8 | 91% from 5 reviews | - |
Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 215/45 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.
The best rated 215/45 R16 tires
Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 215/45 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 215/45 R16 is the Landsail LS588 UHP - 91% from 5 owner reviews in this size.
| # | Tire | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Landsail LS588 UHP
|
91% | 5 | 41,510 miles | 3.8 |
| 2 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3
Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
85% | 5 | 96,000 miles | 8.1 |
| 3 |
Continental Premium Contact 2
Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7
|
84% | 3 | 79,346 miles | 7.5 |
| 4 |
Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6
|
68% | 4 | 70,200 miles | 7.9 |
| 5 |
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx
|
66% | 10 | 213,237 miles | 6.5 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tires →
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.
215/45 R16 EU tire label data
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 215/45 R16 rather than a range across a model. 253 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 90 (up to 600 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: Y (300 km/h), W (270 km/h), V (240 km/h), H (210 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 119 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.
A Best wet grip
49 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 All Season 9.6
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Nokian Hakka Blue 3 Summer 9.1
- Bridgestone Weather Control A005 All Season 9.1
- GT Radial ClimateActive All Season 9.1
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
B Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 21 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:
- Continental AllSeasonContact 2 All Season 9.5
- Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 All Season 9.2
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Summer 9
- Nokian WetProof Summer 8.9
- Continental UltraContact Summer 8.5
- Bridgestone Turanza 6 Summer 8.4
67dB Quietest tires
The quietest 215/45 R16 tires are labelled at 67 dB external noise:
- Falken ZIEX ZE320 Summer 9.4
- Nokian Hakka Blue 3 Summer 9.1
- Falken Euroall Season AS220 All Season 9.1
- Nokian WetProof Summer 8.9
- Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 Summer 8
- Davanti Alltoura 4 Seasons All Season 6
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 215/45 R16 tires last?
Across 14 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 15,000 miles and 28,000 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 215/45 R16 mean?
A 215/45 R16 tire is 215 mm wide, its sidewall is 45% of that width (97 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 600 mm.
| Section width | 215 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 97 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 600 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 1,885 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 531 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 854 |
Also written as
215/45R16 215/45 ZR16 215-45-16 215 45 16
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
What cars use 215/45 R16 tires?
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
Toyota MR2 mk3 Roadster
6 reviews in this size
Audi A1
6 reviews in this size
SEAT Ibiza 1.6cr TDi
5 reviews in this size
SEAT Toledo
4 reviews in this size
Skoda Rapid TDI
4 reviews in this size
SEAT Ibiza
3 reviews in this size
SEAT Ibiza FR 1.8T
3 reviews in this size
Mitsubishi FTO
2 reviews in this size
SEAT Ibiza FR 1.2
2 reviews in this size
Toyota MK3 MR2 Roaster
2 reviews in this size
Every tire reviewed in 215/45 R16
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 40 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tire | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlop SP Sport Maxx | Summer | 66% | 10 | 213,237 miles |
| Landsail LS588 UHP | Summer | 91% | 5 | 41,510 miles |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 Replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Summer | 85% | 5 | 96,000 miles |
| Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Replaced by Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Summer | 68% | 4 | 70,200 miles |
| Continental Premium Contact 2 Replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7 | Summer | 84% | 3 | 79,346 miles |
| Nokian WetProof Replaced by Nokian Wetproof 2 | Summer | 95% | 2 | 1,854 miles |
| Federal Evoluzion ST 1 | Summer | 86% | 2 | 16,000 miles |
| Kumho Ecsta XS KU36 | Summer | 82% | 2 | 13,050 miles |
| Nankang SV2 Replaced by Nankang SV3 | Winter | 77% | 2 | 8,000 miles |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Summer | 73% | 2 | 45,369 miles |
| Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 | Summer | 71% | 2 | 4,200 miles |
| Accelera Alpha | Summer | 24% | 2 | 22,000 miles |
Reviews only cover part of the market: 311 tires are made in 215/45 R16. Browse every 215/45 R16 tire →
What drivers say about their 215/45 R16 tires
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
Very ,very happy with these tires especially for the price I paid . The road grip is impressive both in summer and winter conditions,admittedly we have not had a lot of snow where I live ( Kent UK ) but I have been impressed with what I have experienced. Well recommended.
Fitted in October 2021 and they’ve done just over 59,000 miles on the rear of my Seat Ibiza, mainly motorway driving. They’ve worn well and are still at 4.5mm tread, with no vibration or other issues.
They’ve always felt stable and predictable in everyday use. Not the quietest tires I’ve had, but the noise is perfectly acceptable.
Overall, I’m really pleased with how long they’ve lasted and would happily buy them again.
Fitted to the front of my Seat Ibiza in July 2022 and covered just over 38,000 mainly motorway miles. They felt stable and secure in everyday driving, with good grip and comfort.
At around 4.5mm tread depth both tires developed a vibration at about 30mph. After swapping them to the rear, the vibration moved from the steering wheel to the seat, which points to tire deformation.
They delivered decent mileage and were generally good to drive on, but developing a structural issue before they were properly worn out was disappointing — especially as the Continentals on the rear have lasted longer without any problems.
Very good steering feel and handling. These feel more like a good all season or summer tire than a winter tire, none of the mushy feeling you get with Blizzaks. Did quite well in the snow, had some slides on ice but you can only expect so much from a non-studded tire.
This is a sporty road tire with a track tire pattern, not a track tire. Once this is taken into account, these are very good.
I did quite a few track days with them, and they still have plenty of life left. The wear pattern is even across the tire.
The car feels very balanced, the dry grip is very good, and the wet grip is good as well, quite surprisingly.
These tires are much more suitable for track use than other "standard" UHP tires I've owned in the past and are perfectly suitable for daily use. I hadn't noticed any excessive noise of anything of this sort.
(Toyota MR2 mk3, 185/55R15 front, 215/45R16 rear)
I did quite a few track days with them, and they still have plenty of life left. The wear pattern is even across the tire.
The car feels very balanced, the dry grip is very good, and the wet grip is good as well, quite surprisingly.
These tires are much more suitable for track use than other "standard" UHP tires I've owned in the past and are perfectly suitable for daily use. I hadn't noticed any excessive noise of anything of this sort.
(Toyota MR2 mk3, 185/55R15 front, 215/45R16 rear)
Tires lasted from June 2020 to January 2025, total of 54,727 miles. They were on FWD hatchback and I rotated tires on average every 6 months. Amazing tires in wet, never had to back off going into corners. That 54K miles was even mix of motorway and national/regional roads.
I would definitely not recommend this tire unless you drive at snail speed in the dry with a car that has little power. The front lets go on cornering in the wet, with little warning. Bought a pre-owned Audi A1 with them on, and was it not for the car's handling capability and safety features and my driving experience and skill, these tires would have had me in trouble
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Where this data comes from
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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire 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 Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.