225/50 ZR16 tyres
166 registrations · 131 patterns · 91 brands — every one compared on its EU label
The EU product database lists 166 tyres in size 225/50 ZR16: 164 summer tyres, 2 winter and 3PMSF tyres.
Summer tyres in 225/50 ZR16
164 registrations from 130 patterns and 91 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 (B) and least (D) efficient tyres on sale in this size: about 0.35 L/100 km, or 52 litres a year at 15,000 km.
Rolling noise
Declared rolling noise runs from 67 dB to 74 dB; half the tyres are at 71 dB or quieter. Every 3 dB is roughly a doubling of sound energy.
All summer tyres on sale in 225/50 ZR16
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 | Nexen N'FERA Primus | A | B | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 2 | Nankang NS-20 | A | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | A | C | 72 dB | — | 1 |
| 4 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | A | D | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 5 | Maxxis HP5 | A | D | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 6 | Pirelli Pzero Rosso | A | D | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 7 | Landsail RapidDragon | B | B | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 8 | Avantech Avanergy SportX | B | B | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 9 | Solaro ProMaxx | B | B | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 10 | Autocruze Catchfors UHP | B | B | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 11 | Federal/Hero Evoluzion ST-1 | B | B | 70 dB | — | 1 |
| 12 | Landsail LS388 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 13 | Sebring Summer 3 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 14 | Taurus Summer 3 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 15 | Kormoran Summer 3 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 16 | Riken Summer 3 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 17 | Tigar Summer 3 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 18 | Delinte Thunder D7 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 19 | Zeta ZTR10 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 20 | Pace PC10 | B | B | 71 dB | — | 1 |
| 21 | Invovic EL601 | B | C | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 22 | Firemax FM601 | B | C | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 23 | Kpatos FM601 | B | C | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 24 | Nereus Sailfish NS601 | B | C | 69 dB | — | 1 |
| 25 | Gremax Capturar CF19 | B | C | 69 dB | — | 1 |
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Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 225/50 ZR16
2 registrations from 1 patterns and 1 brands.
All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 225/50 ZR16
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 HA32 | B | C | 72 dB | 3PMSF | 2 |
Related sizes
For comparison, 4% of tyres in 225/50 ZR16 declare class A for wet grip.
225/50 on other rims
- 225/50 ZR17776 tyres
532 patterns · 12% A wet grip - 225/50 ZR18408 tyres
302 patterns · 11% A wet grip - 225/50 ZRF1775 tyres
68 patterns · 1% A wet grip - 225/50 ZRF1832 tyres
27 patterns · 0% A wet grip
Other widths in /50 ZR16
- 205/50 ZR16294 tyres
226 patterns · 4% 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 225/50 ZR16 have the best EU label?
Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Nexen N'FERA Primus (A/B/69 dB), Nankang NS-20 (A/C/72 dB), Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (A/C/72 dB). 0 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.
What are the quietest summer tyres in 225/50 ZR16?
The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Federal/Hero Formoza FD2 (67 dB), Federal/Hero Formoza AZ01 (68 dB), Nexen N'FERA Primus (69 dB). The median in this size is 71 dB.
How many 225/50 ZR16 summer tyres have A for wet grip?
6 of 164 registrations (4%) 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 — 166 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).