215/65 R16C tyres

Q: Which summer tyres in 215/65 R16C have the best EU label?

Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Kumho KC53 (A/A/69 dB), Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco (A/A/70 dB), Goodyear Efficientgrip Cargo 2 (A/A/71 dB). 4 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.

Q: What are the quietest summer tyres in 215/65 R16C?

The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Armstrong Blu-trac Van (67 dB), MatraX Colmenar (68 dB), Kumho KC53 (69 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.

Q: How many 215/65 R16C summer tyres have A for wet grip?

102 of 658 registrations (16%) declare class A for wet grip.

1,396 registrations · 949 patterns · 295 brands — every one compared on its EU label

The EU product database lists 1,396 tyres in size 215/65 R16C: 658 summer tyres, 229 all-season tyres, 509 winter and 3PMSF tyres.

Summer tyres in 215/65 R16C

658 registrations from 444 patterns and 278 brands.

Wet gripA 16% · B 44% · C 39% · D 2%16% reach class A for wet grip

Fuel efficiencyA 3% · B 6% · C 59% · D 32% · E <1%3% reach class A for fuel efficiency

Rolling noise72 dBquietest 67 dB · median 72 dB

Snow & ice11/444 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

Rolling noise

Declared rolling noise runs from 67 dB to 73 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 215/65 R16C

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	Kumho KC53	A	A	69 dB	—	6
2	Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco	A	A	70 dB	—	6
3	Goodyear Efficientgrip Cargo 2	A	A	71 dB	—	9
4	Continental VanContact Eco	A	A	72 dB	—	2
5	Bridgestone Duravis Van	A	B	69 dB	—	2
6	Maxxis MCV3+	A	B	70 dB	—	2
7	GitiVan V61	A	B	70 dB	—	1
8	GT Radial MAXMILER Pro2	A	B	70 dB	—	1
9	Goodyear Efficientgrip Cargo	A	B	70 dB	—	4
10	Hankook Radial RA28E	A	B	70 dB	—	1
11	Continental VanContact Ultra	A	B	71 dB	—	2
12	Michelin Agilis 3 RC	A	B	71 dB	—	1
13	Kumho CS51	A	B	71 dB	—	2
14	Hankook Vantra Transit	A	B	72 dB	—	4
15	Sailun Commercio Pro	A	B	72 dB	—	2
16	Michelin Agilis 3	A	B	72 dB	—	2
17	Nokian Tyres Cargoproof C	A	B	72 dB	—	1
18	Continental Contivancontact 200	A	B	72 dB	—	1
19	Armstrong Blu-trac Van	A	C	67 dB	—	1
20	MatraX Colmenar	A	C	68 dB	—	1
21	Nexen Roadian CT8	A	C	69 dB	—	2
22	Atlas Green VAN2	A	C	69 dB	—	2
23	Fortuna Euro Van	A	C	69 dB	—	2
24	Superia Ecoblue VAN2	A	C	69 dB	—	2
25	Roadstone Roadian CT8	A	C	69 dB	—	1

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All-season tyres in 215/65 R16C

229 registrations from 142 patterns and 108 brands.

Wet gripA 24% · B 48% · C 24% · D 4%24% reach class A for wet grip

Fuel efficiencyB 5% · C 66% · D 29% · E <1%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency

Rolling noise72 dBquietest 68 dB · median 72 dB

Snow & ice141141/142 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

Rolling noise

Declared rolling noise runs from 68 dB to 75 dB; half the tyres are at 72 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.

All all-season tyres on sale in 215/65 R16C

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	Bridgestone Duravis Allseason Evo	A	B	72 dB	3PMSF	4
2	Continental VanContact 4Season	A	B	73 dB	3PMSF	2
3	Pirelli Carrier All Season	A	C	68 dB	3PMSF	6
4	Davanti Vantoura 4-SEASONS	A	C	69 dB	3PMSF	2
5	Falken Euroallseason VAN11	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
6	GT Radial MAXMILER AllSeason2	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
7	Petlas VanMaster A/S +	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
8	Starmaxx VanMaxx A/S +	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
9	Bridgestone Duravis All Season	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
10	Atlander LanderAllseason ATL56	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
11	Powertrac Powercontact Van A/S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
12	Austone Durato 4S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
13	Fortune Travello 4S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
14	Chengshan Endura 4S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
15	Tourador X Pro 4S Van	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
16	Tyfoon Van 4-SEASON	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
17	Michelin Agilis Crossclimate	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	2
18	Nokian Tyres Seasonproof C	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
19	Matador Variant All Weather 2 MPS 400	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
20	Uniroyal AllSeasonMax	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
21	Semperit Van-allseason	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
22	Barum Vanis AllSeason	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
23	General Tire Eurovan A/S 365	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
24	Windforce Master Van A/S	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1
25	Platin RP700 Van Allseason	A	C	73 dB	3PMSF	1

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Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 215/65 R16C

509 registrations from 363 patterns and 203 brands.

Wet gripA 13% · B 27% · C 46% · D 13% · E 2%13% reach class A for wet grip

Fuel efficiencyB 1% · C 48% · D 45% · E 6%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency

Rolling noise72 dBquietest 68 dB · median 72 dB

Snow & ice362362/363 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

Rolling noise

Declared rolling noise runs from 68 dB to 75 dB; half the tyres are at 72 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.

All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 215/65 R16C

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	Atlas Polarbear VAN2	A	C	70 dB	3PMSF	2
2	Fortuna Gowin Van	A	C	70 dB	3PMSF	2
3	Superia Bluewin Van	A	C	70 dB	3PMSF	2
4	Ceat	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
5	Maxxis WL2	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
6	Haida HD627	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
7	Mileking mk627	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
8	Rauffan Snowmaster W6	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
9	Mazzini Snow LEOPARD Van	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
10	Delmax Snow Hunter Van	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
11	Zeetex WV1000	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
12	Armstrong BLU-TRAC Van Flex	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
13	Falken Eurowinter VAN01	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
14	Goodtrip SafeGuard AS	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
15	Tbbtires Advenzza AS	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
16	Victory Road AS Van	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	3
17	Celimo Ecomileage AS	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
18	CTM Cameroon AS	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
19	GT Radial Maxmiler WT3	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
20	Firestone VANHAWK2 Winter Evo	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	4
21	Minerva Avenue Cargo AS	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
22	Bridgestone Duravis Van Winter	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
23	Doublestar Winterking DW06	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
24	Nordexx WinterSafe Van 2	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
25	Autogreen Snow Cruiser AW06	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1

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Related sizes

For comparison, 16% of tyres in 215/65 R16C declare class A for wet grip.

215/65 on other rims

215/65 R162,700 tyres
1,840 patterns · 7% A wet grip
215/65 R171,105 tyres
790 patterns · 12% A wet grip
215/65 R15613 tyres
444 patterns · 3% A wet grip
215/65 R15C609 tyres
470 patterns · 17% A wet grip

Other widths in /65 R16

235/65 R16C 10PR1,731 tyres
1,027 patterns · 20% A wet grip
205/65 R16C1,310 tyres
956 patterns · 14% A wet grip
225/65 R16C 8PR1,218 tyres
883 patterns · 17% A wet grip
195/65 R16C1,044 tyres
752 patterns · 11% 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 215/65 R16C have the best EU label?

Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Kumho KC53 (A/A/69 dB), Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco (A/A/70 dB), Goodyear Efficientgrip Cargo 2 (A/A/71 dB). 4 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.

What are the quietest summer tyres in 215/65 R16C?

The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Armstrong Blu-trac Van (67 dB), MatraX Colmenar (68 dB), Kumho KC53 (69 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.

How many 215/65 R16C summer tyres have A for wet grip?

102 of 658 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 — 1,396 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).