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225/65 R16C tyres

1,218 registrations · 883 patterns · 291 brands — every one compared on its EU label

The EU product database lists 1,218 tyres in size 225/65 R16C: 569 summer tyres, 209 all-season tyres, 440 winter and 3PMSF tyres.

Summer tyres in 225/65 R16C (vans and light trucks)

569 registrations from 416 patterns and 271 brands.

Wet gripA 15% · B 43% · C 39% · D 2%15% reach class A for wet grip
Fuel efficiencyA 2% · B 7% · C 59% · D 31% · E 1%2% reach class A for fuel efficiency
Rolling noise72 dBquietest 67 dB · median 72 dB
Snow & ice00/416 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 225/65 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.

#TyreWetFuelNoiseSnow / iceVariants
1Bridgestone Duravis VanAA69 dB—4
2Bridgestone Duravis R660 EcoAA69 dB—8
3Continental VanContact EcoAA72 dB—2
4Pirelli CarrierAB69 dB—5
5GitiVan V61AB70 dB—1
6Michelin Agilis+ Mo-vAB70 dB—1
7Continental VanContact UltraAB71 dB—1
8Kumho CS51AB71 dB—2
9Hankook Vantra TransitAB72 dB—2
10Sailun Commercio ProAB72 dB—1
11Michelin Agilis 3AB72 dB—2
12Kleber Transpro 2AB72 dB—2
13BFGoodrich Activan 2AB72 dB—2
14Nokian Tyres Cargoproof CAB72 dB—1
15Continental Contivancontact 200AB72 dB—2
16Michelin Agilis 3 DTAB72 dB—1
17Armstrong Blu-trac VanAC67 dB—1
18MatraX ColmenarAC68 dB—1
19Atlas Green VAN2AC69 dB—2
20Fortuna Euro VanAC69 dB—2
21Superia Ecoblue VAN2AC69 dB—2
22Envoy VertraAC69 dB—1
23Iris StormyAC70 dB—1
24Nokian Tyres Hakka VanAC70 dB—1
25Sonix SuperVan S1AC70 dB—4
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All-season tyres in 225/65 R16C (vans and light trucks)

209 registrations from 136 patterns and 103 brands.

Wet gripA 28% · B 45% · C 25% · D 2%28% reach class A for wet grip
Fuel efficiencyB 5% · C 66% · D 30%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency
Rolling noise72 dBquietest 68 dB · median 72 dB
Snow & ice135135/136 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

Rolling noise

Declared rolling noise runs from 68 dB to 74 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 225/65 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.

Show all 136 tyres
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Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 225/65 R16C (vans and light trucks)

439 registrations from 330 patterns and 194 brands.

Wet gripA 14% · B 30% · C 46% · D 8% · E 2%14% reach class A for wet grip
Fuel efficiencyB 1% · C 55% · D 39% · E 5%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency
Rolling noise72 dBquietest 68 dB · median 72 dB
Snow & ice327327/330 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 225/65 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.

#TyreWetFuelNoiseSnow / iceVariants
1Maxxis WL2AB71 dB3PMSF2
2Pirelli Carrier WinterAC68 dB3PMSF7
3Atlas Polarbear VAN2AC70 dB3PMSF2
4Fortuna Gowin VanAC70 dB3PMSF2
5Superia Bluewin VanAC70 dB3PMSF2
6CeatAC71 dB3PMSF1
7Haida HD627AC71 dB3PMSF1
8Mileking mk627AC71 dB3PMSF1
9Rauffan Snowmaster W6AC71 dB3PMSF1
10Mazzini Snow LEOPARD VanAC71 dB3PMSF1
11Delmax Snow Hunter VanAC71 dB3PMSF1
12Armstrong BLU-TRAC Van FlexAC71 dB3PMSF1
13Falken Eurowinter VAN01AC72 dB3PMSF1
14Petlas Fullgrip PT925AC72 dB3PMSF1
15Starmaxx Prowin ST950AC72 dB3PMSF1
16Goodtrip SafeGuard ASAC72 dB3PMSF2
17Tbbtires Advenzza ASAC72 dB3PMSF2
18Victory Road AS VanAC72 dB3PMSF3
19Celimo Ecomileage ASAC72 dB3PMSF2
20CTM Cameroon ASAC72 dB3PMSF1
21GT Radial Maxmiler WT3AC72 dB3PMSF2
22Minerva Avenue Cargo ASAC72 dB3PMSF1
23Bridgestone Duravis Van WinterAC72 dB3PMSF2
24Doublestar Winterking DW06AC72 dB3PMSF1
25Nordexx WinterSafe Van 2AC72 dB3PMSF2
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Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 225/65 R16C (trucks and buses)

1 registrations from 1 patterns and 1 brands.

Wet gripC 100%0% reach class A for wet grip
Fuel efficiencyD 100%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency
Rolling noise73 dBquietest 73 dB · median 73 dB
Snow & ice11/1 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

All winter and 3PMSF tyres on sale in 225/65 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.

#TyreWetFuelNoiseSnow / iceVariants
1Momo W-3 Van PoleCD73 dB3PMSF1

Related sizes

For comparison, 17% of tyres in 225/65 R16C declare class A for wet grip.

225/65 on other rims

  • 225/65 R172,119 tyres
    1,513 patterns · 6% A wet grip
  • 225/65 R16167 tyres
    139 patterns · 2% A wet grip

Other widths in /65 R16

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 225/65 R16C have the best EU label?

Sorted by wet grip, then fuel efficiency, then noise, the top three on sale are Bridgestone Duravis Van (A/A/69 dB), Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco (A/A/69 dB), Continental VanContact Eco (A/A/72 dB). 3 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.

What are the quietest summer tyres in 225/65 R16C?

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

How many 225/65 R16C summer tyres have A for wet grip?

87 of 569 registrations (15%) 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 — 1,218 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).