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The exact dimensions of a tyre can be found on the sidewall printed mark. The graphic shows how to read properties and dimensions of the tyre:
 
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SPEED INDEX:
The speed index indicates the maximum speed intended for the tyre. Up to this value, the manufacturer guarantees optimum operation with the appropriate tyre pressure. The maximum speed allowed for this vehicle is given in the vehicle owner's manual; this information can be used to select the appropriate speed index for the tyre. The speed index is the last mark on the sidewall of the tyre.
 
Load Index
Permissible maximum axle load per tyre in kg. To be found in the registration certificate or vehicle registration document or read directly from the tyre (two-digit number). It is permitted to fit a tyre with a higher load index.
 
Driving safety despite puncture
Runflat tyres are puncture-resistant tyres with reinforced sidewalls. This creates the so-called run-flat property. In the event of damage, this allows the vehicle to continue driving up to a distance of approx. 100 km (and even beyond depending on the product) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, even if the pressure has been completely lost. Run-flat tyres even prevent the tyre rubber from jumping off the rim in the event of a loss of air pressure. A flat tyre is therefore still a flat tyre, but it loses some of its drama. Note: All run-flat tyres are marked with the symbol "RSC" (Runflat System Component) and may only be fitted in vehicles with a functioning air pressure control system!
 
Tyres with increased load capacity
Reinforced tyres are designed for higher loads than normal tyres. They can be identified by the designation 'RF' (reinforced) or also 'XL' or 'Extra Load'. They are used on vans, minibuses, off-road vehicles, etc. However, their mounting alone does not automatically result in higher load capacity but also requires a correspondingly higher air pressure. Furthermore, the load capacity index specified in the vehicle documents continues to apply.
 
Tyres with extra high load capacity
The "C" in the term C tyres stands for "commercial". These tyres are specially designed for commercial vehicles. These can be, for example, lighter trucks, delivery vans, flatbed trucks or panel vans. In other words: vehicles that have to move higher loads at a comparatively lower speed. The multi-ply reinforced C tyres are therefore even more load-bearing than reinforced tyres.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Tyres optimised for electric vehicles.
Tyre developed for electric vehicles. These tyres can also be used without hesitation on vehicles with other drive systems.
 
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Original equipment quality: optimum adjustment to the vehicle
Tyres with a special OEM marking on the sidewall, e.g. "MO" for Mercedes-Benz, were developed in cooperation with a specific car manufacturer and the tyre industry. These tyres have been homologated by the vehicle manufacturer and are a perfect match for a specific model. They have been specially designed to highlight or further improve the performance characteristics of the car in question, thus representing the culmination of a state-of-the-art fine-tuning process that perfectly complements the latest technological developments in the automotive industry. Tyres with manufacturer's markings can of course also be used on other vehicles.
 

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Sailun Atrezzo 4Seasons
Sailun
Sailun
Atrezzo 4Seasons
205/55 R16 91H

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Yokohama c. drive 2 AC02A
Yokohama
Yokohama
c. drive 2 AC02A
205/55 R16 91V MO

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 Summer tyres
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Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 70 dB
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GT Radial ClimateActive
GT Radial
GT Radial
ClimateActive
205/55 R16 94V XL

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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 69 dB
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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3
Pirelli
Pirelli
Cinturato All Season SF 3
205/55 R16 94V XL, with rim protection (MFS)

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Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 72 dB
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Landsail Qirin 990
Landsail
Landsail
Qirin 990
205/55 R16 94W XL

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just  94.95 £
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Hankook Winter i*cept RS3 W462
Hankook
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS3 W462
205/55 R16 91T SBL

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 Winter tyres
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 72 dB
just  95.04 £
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Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906A
Yokohama
Yokohama
BluEarth-Winter V906A
205/55 R16 91H BluEarth

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 Winter tyres
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
just  95.13 £
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Apollo Alnac 4G Winter
Apollo
Apollo
Alnac 4G Winter
205/55 R16 94V XL

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 Winter tyres
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 71 dB
just  95.18 £
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Sunny Wintermax NW211
Sunny
Sunny
Wintermax NW211
205/55 R16 91H

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 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 72 dB
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Kilometers driven 2501434
09.03.2020 from Sebastian Krystyan
Great tyre and value for money Amazing grip and breaking in any conditions. I'm aggressive and active driver with 205 BHP, and tyre never failed me. Recommended to all.
21.08.2019 from Rob
Terrible grip in dry and wet. They are dangerous due to the amount drift. I thought they were low on pressure when I first used them. Only fitted to the rear and cause back end to drift when corning at speed. I have no confidence in cornering with them. They are okay in the snow though so if you're using only in snow they should be okay.
(8)

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Sebring Snow
Sebring
Sebring
Snow
205/55 R16 91H

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 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip C Noise emissions 72 dB
just  95.24 £
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Uniroyal WinterExpert
Uniroyal
Uniroyal
WinterExpert
205/55 R16 94V XL EVc

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 Winter tyres
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EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
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Kilometers driven 773448
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Nankang Ice Activa Grip 2
Nankang
Nankang
Ice Activa Grip 2
205/55 R16 94T XL studded

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 Winter tyres
limited stock
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Kilometers driven 608600
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Michelin Primacy 4
Michelin
Michelin
Primacy 4
205/55 R16 91W *, EV Suitable

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 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance A Wet grip B Noise emissions 69 dB
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Kilometers driven 7787070
08.09.2025 from Spiros
Overall good tyres, sidewall is a bit too flexy and it gives very vague steering feel. The rubber is resistant to wear and can handle repeated hot laps up to 5-10 then they start to lose grip. Quite fun tyre and very safe for normal road driving.
24.06.2024 from Andrei Jescu
Verry good tyres , nice grip on wet roads , on mud , any test has pass done and easy , so happy with it and will buy soon again
29.04.2022 from Sean H
These Michelin tires Have excellent grip and wear extremely well my last set I got 70000 km before they needed replacing.
24.04.2022 from Mark jones
Mitchlin primacy 4 sp1 98w 215/55/r17 front worn past limit after 15k miles
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Uniroyal RainSport 3
Uniroyal
Uniroyal
RainSport 3
205/55 R16 94Y XL

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 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 72 dB
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Average based on 101 test results  N/A
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Kilometers driven 20497024
15.01.2026 from Philip Goodacre
Great tyre that instils trust in the way the car reacts in all driving conditions.
11.07.2023 from Peter
Idealne opony na deszczową irlandzką pogodę. Do tego bajerancki z wyglądu bieżnik Shark Skin bardzo dobrze odprowadzający wodę. To już drugi komplet - jestem bardzo zadowolony.
04.11.2021 from A Morrison
very sure footed in the wet or dry
18.11.2020 from George Kapirelis
..driving in wet so secure like there is no water..
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Trazano Z507
Trazano
Trazano
Z507
205/55 R16 91V

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 72 dB
just  95.37 £
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Kleber Krisalp HP 3
Kleber
Kleber
Krisalp HP 3
205/55 R16 94V XL

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 Winter tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 68 dB
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Grip in dry conditions
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Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
Grip in snow
Driving comfort
Internal noise level
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Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 7553925
12.06.2020 from Ray Noble
Steering and wet road handling improved since replacing the standard tyre fitment.
21.05.2019 from Jane
I bought these as they rated well performing across the board. Not top in anything but above everything that was top in at least one area. The wet grip and braking is fantastic. Performed well throughout the cold months but we had no snow this year to test them. On warm dry roads the compound or pattern does not allow for an aggressive driving style but I never intended to keep them on in the summer so this was irrelevant to me. They make a noise like driving through standing water in the wet which is strange at first but I wouldn't say generally they were any noisier than my Eagle asymmetric 2 that they replaced. Did everything I expected from them and will be re fitting them come the winter.
21.03.2019 from McLovin
Not big enough to completely cover a horse's head
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Pirelli Cinturato C3
Pirelli
Pirelli
Cinturato C3
205/55 R16 94V XL, with rim protection (MFS)

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
available
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 70 dB
just  95.68 £
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GT Radial Champiro FE2
GT Radial
GT Radial
Champiro FE2
205/55 R16 91W

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
available
just  95.88 £
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Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01
Laufenn
S Fit EQ+ LK01
205/55 R16 91H

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
just  95.94 £
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Michelin CrossClimate +
Michelin
Michelin
CrossClimate +
205/55 R16 94V XL EV Suitable

Tyre type

 All-season tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance B Wet grip B Noise emissions 69 dB
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Average based on 15 test results  N/A
Grip in dry conditions
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Grip in wet conditions
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Driving comfort
Internal noise level
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Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 3453060
19.10.2026 from Peter O'Neill
Very Good
31.12.2022 from Colin Garner
Feels solid and well placed on road, grip good no snow yet to assess but good in wet.
01.06.2022 from RJ and T
Initially nervous about changing brand from the fitted ones but needn't have worried. As with other cars we have used these on it is a huge improvement and we would buy the same again.
27.03.2021 from Michael Chapman
Probably the best tyres I have used. Comfortable and safe handling in all weather conditions here in Scotland hot summer, wet semi flooded and deep snow during the time owned. The best feature of these tyres on my vehicle is the feeling of safety and confidence with the Crossclimate + fitted
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Bridgestone Turanza T005
Bridgestone
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
205/55 R16 91W AO, EVc

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 Summer tyres
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
just  96.29 £
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Pirelli Powergy Winter
Pirelli
Pirelli
Powergy Winter
205/55 R16 91H

Tyre type

 Winter tyres
available
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip C Noise emissions 71 dB
just  96.44 £
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Sebring Summer 3
Sebring
Sebring
Summer 3
205/55 R16 91V

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
available
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance B Wet grip B Noise emissions 71 dB
just  96.44 £
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Nexen N blue 4 Season
Nexen
Nexen
N blue 4 Season
205/55 R16 94V XL 4PR

Tyre type

 All-season tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip B Noise emissions 69 dB
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Grip in dry conditions
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Driving comfort
Internal noise level
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Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 5802078
18.12.2023 from Jeremy Spillane
I can’t yet comment on grip in snow and ice, as I haven’t yet driven it in those conditions, although I did buy these tyres to be able to drive in any conditions, all year round. These tyres are only on the front of the car, as these were the only All Season tyres of the correct size for the front of this car. The rear tyres are a larger size, and I have a different make of All Season tyres on the back. The car drive’s perfectly with the tyres I have fitted, and it feels very grippy, and quiet, under all conditions. I am very impressed with these tyres and I’m confident they will be excellent in snowy and icy conditions as well. It is too early to cont on wear and MPG, but that is not an issue for me.
25.08.2023 from Malcolm Ash
Excellent tyres, have used these tyres on many types of vehicles over the years and they have performed superbly. They are my go to tyre.
01.06.2022 from Marky L
Whilst the grip is good in snow, these tyres really struggle to get the torque down to the road from the the 1.4 Hybrid 215PS during acceleration when the surface is wet OR dry. It's particularly bad in the wet, where the wheels spin easily. Even on the electric motor drive only, a dab of the throttle to over 80% power sets the wheels spinning at low speed. The Michelin Pilot's that were fitted as standard have much better grip on the wet roads than the Nexen. Therefore I wouldn't class the Nexen as "all season". It should really be classed as a winter tyre only. I wouldn't like to run these tyres all year round due to the inferior grip in most conditions (except snow of course). I wouldn't buy this brand if I wanted an all-weather tyre again. I'd purchase a proper winter tyre and swap around in the seasons as I've had to do with these anyway!
04.06.2020 from Raf
Overall good tyres. Slightly noisy but not to extend. This is what you would get from all-weather tyre - bit of all. Not most economical on fuel consumption again this is all-weather tyre which is not as good Michelin Cross climate but good for its price.
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Radar RPX800
Radar
Radar
RPX800
205/55 R16 94W XL EVc

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip A Noise emissions 72 dB
just  96.59 £
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Rotalla Setula E-Race RH01
Rotalla
Rotalla
Setula E-Race RH01
205/55 R16 91H

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance C Wet grip B Noise emissions 69 dB
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Grip in dry conditions
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Grip in wet conditions
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Internal noise level
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Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 3654042
02.06.2021 from Danny Savage
Confident in my safety and performance
01.12.2019 from Gary Dewinter
Very satisfied.
07.03.2019 from Umski
Bought these tyres based purely on the price and rating - they were replacing some very long lived Avon ZV5 tyres which are no longer made and have been replaced with a lesser alternative - I had gotten 37k (miles) over 5 years out of those so they were very good value. The Rotallas were half the price of equivalent 'branded' tyres but with a C rating for fuel and B for Wet Grip so on paper they were better. In reality I don't drive hard enough to notice, but grip feels good in the dry going round corners and fine in the wet although I am always a lot more cautious especially if there's standing water at speed to avoid any scary moments! Noise-wise it's nigh-on impossible to tell any difference to be honest! Only done about 2k (miles) so far and tread looks almost like new so hoping they last - also working on the assumption that they may outlive the car! Good value in my opinion :)
12.11.2018 from Denis Alabaster
Softish tyre so good cornering grip in dry, always careful in wet conditions as it is rear wheel drive and there would be tendency to lose the rear end if driven harsh in wet conditions.
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Nexen N blue HD Plus
Nexen
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
205/55 R16 91V 4PR

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Grip in dry conditions
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Internal noise level
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Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven 7861668
16.02.2023 from Alasdair
Fitted to the vehicle already when purchased.. They are an adequate budget tyre for perhaps city driving however they are poor in the wet. Lack any feedback in more active driving and in the wet have poor grip and braking performance with significant understeer in even damp conditions with even slightly 'active' driving. I've removed them off the car half worn and replaced with a premium brand as I'm not comfortable with their performance on mainly wet UK roads.
12.01.2023 from Ian
I bought these tires as a cheaper alternative to a Continental tire, because the grip in wet conditions was rated excellent. That seems to be true. This type of tire is designed for lower rolling resistance and increased fuel economy - often that comes with lower wet grip. Not in this case.
06.12.2022 from Yashwant
Always use this brand and model of tires. Because of its durability, and reliability. Best for me.
05.02.2022 from George "Warrior"
- Pretty good-short-braking and grip. In both wet and dry. Also, very good road feedback. - Comfort, economy, and quite tyres. With pretty good quality and price. - I will buy it again and again, for real. -Highly recommend it for me. GEORGE "WARRIOR", NORTH GREECE, THESSALONIKI / SUZUKI IGNIS-(2019), 1.2CC, 90HP / TYRES: 175/60/R16
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Yokohama Advan Sport V103S ZPS
Yokohama
Yokohama
Advan Sport V103S ZPS
205/55 R16 91W run-flat

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 Summer tyres
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EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance D Wet grip C Noise emissions 71 dB
just  96.75 £
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205/55 R16 tyres

The first number in the description represents width, expressed in millimetres, calculated by measuring the greatest distance from flank to flank. Before this measurement can be taken, the tyre must be mounted onto the rim, and should not bear any weight during the process. In the case of the 205/55 R15, cross section width is 205 mm. Small, tolerable variations may occur during the production process, therefore actual width may vary slightly for individual tyres. For this reason, standard sizes are separated by 10 mm intervals.

Using width to determine height

Following the width indicator, the second number specifies the aspect ratio, being in fact a percentual value. Are you unsure of what this represents? Aspect ratio is simply a measure of cross section height, in relation to width. Therefore, the exact flank height remains to be determined. In the case of the 205/55 R16, the flank height is equal to 55% of 205 mm. Thus, the tyre has a cross section height of 112.75 mm. Tyres that display a value smaller than 50% are referred to as low aspect ratio tyres, while an aspect ratio of 80% is considered high.

Buy a complete wheel and tyre set, or recognise the suitable rim

The third number in the description specifies the tyre's inner diameter, a mandatory inscription that appears not only on the sidewall, but also in the registration certificate. This makes clear what size of tyre is suitable for use with a certain type of vehicle. To be certain of what the correct rim size for any tyre is, we must look at the final number in the description – it indicates the tyre's inner diameter and, equally, the overall rim diameter, expressed in inches. Of course, you can purchase complete wheel and tyre sets, and you need not worry about matching rims and tyres any longer.

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