215/40 R16 tyres
34 registrations · 29 patterns · 24 brands — every one compared on its EU label
The EU product database lists 34 tyres in size 215/40 R16: 31 summer tyres, 3 winter and 3PMSF tyres.
Summer tyres in 215/40 R16
31 registrations from 27 patterns and 24 brands.
Wet braking from 80 km/h
From 80 km/h on a wet road, a class A tyre stops in about 34 m. The most common class in this size, B, needs about 37 m; the weakest on sale, C, about 41 m.
Fuel efficiency
Between the most (C) and least (D) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.18 L/100 km, or 28 litres a year at 15,000 km.
Rolling noise
Declared rolling noise runs from 69 dB to 72 dB; half the tyres are at 72 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.
All summer tyres on sale in 215/40 R16
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
| # | Tyre | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun | A | D | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 2 | Linglong Sport Master | A | D | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 3 | Nankang AS-2+ | A | D | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 4 | Tourador X Pro Force Z01 | A | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 5 | Routeway Primaro X1 | A | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 6 | Windforce Terramaster H/P | B | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 7 | Infinity Ecomax | B | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 8 | Crosswind Crotop | B | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 9 | Excelon UHP2 | B | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 10 | Yokohama S.drive AS01 | B | D | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 11 | Sumitomo BC100 | B | D | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 12 | Toyo Proxes TR1 | B | D | 70 dB | — | 5 |
| 13 | Event Potentem UHP | B | D | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 14 | Barkley Talent UHP | B | D | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 15 | Risen Z-107 | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 16 | Arisun Z-107 | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 17 | Crosswind Sport Peak | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 18 | Linglong GREEN-Max | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 19 | Leao Nova-force | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 20 | Trazano Z-107 XL | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 21 | Westlake Z-107 XL | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 22 | Goodride Z-107 XL | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 23 | Star Performer Interstellar-10 | B | D | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 24 | Imperial Ecosport | C | D | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 25 | Minerva F105 | C | D | 71 dB | — | 1 |
Show all 27 tyres
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Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 215/40 R16
3 registrations from 2 patterns and 1 brands.
All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 215/40 R16
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise. Each pattern is shown with its best-labelled variant in this size; variants differ in load and speed index.
| # | Tyre | Wet | Fuel | Noise | Snow / ice | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyo Observe S944 | B | D | 71 dB | 3PMSF | 2 |
| 2 | Toyo Snowprox S954 | C | D | 71 dB | 3PMSF | 1 |
Related sizes
For comparison, 15% of tyres in 215/40 R16 declare class A for wet grip.
215/40 on other rims
- 215/40 R17416 tyres
324 patterns · 17% A wet grip - 215/40 R18191 tyres
146 patterns · 31% A wet grip
Fit a different size only if it is approved for your vehicle (registration document or owner’s manual). Load index and speed rating must be at least those of the original tyre.
Questions
Which summer tyres in 215/40 R16 have the best EU label?
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun (A/D/69 dB), Linglong Sport Master (A/D/69 dB), Nankang AS-2+ (A/D/71 dB). 0 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.
What are the quietest summer tyres in 215/40 R16?
The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Falken Ziex ZE310 Ecorun (69 dB), Linglong Sport Master (69 dB), Yokohama S.drive AS01 (69 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.
How many 215/40 R16 summer tyres have A for wet grip?
5 of 31 registrations (16%) declare class A for wet grip.
Estimates from the class ranges in Regulation (EU) 2020/740. A label class is a range, so a real tyre can sit anywhere inside it. Every 3 dB doubles the sound energy.
Source: EPREL, the European Commission’s product registry for energy labelling — 34 registrations in this size, data as of 23 October 2026. Label values are the suppliers’ declarations. Braking and fuel figures are estimates from the middle of each class range (passenger car tyres only).