235/65 R16C tyres

Q: Which summer tyres in 235/65 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), GitiVan HD1 (A/A/69 dB), Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco (A/A/70 dB). 5 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.

Q: What are the quietest summer tyres in 235/65 R16C?

The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Armstrong Blu-trac Van (67 dB), Warrior DL-19 (68 dB), Warrior CR19 (68 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.

Q: How many 235/65 R16C summer tyres have A for wet grip?

150 of 776 registrations (19%) declare class A for wet grip.

1,731 registrations · 1,027 patterns · 317 brands — every one compared on its EU label

The EU product database lists 1,731 tyres in size 235/65 R16C: 777 summer tyres, 307 all-season tyres, 647 winter and 3PMSF tyres.

Summer tyres in 235/65 R16C (vans and light trucks)

776 registrations from 479 patterns and 297 brands.

Wet gripA 19% · B 42% · C 36% · D 2%19% reach class A for wet grip

Fuel efficiencyA 3% · B 12% · C 57% · D 28% · E <1%3% reach class A for fuel efficiency

Rolling noise72 dBquietest 67 dB · median 72 dB

Snow & ice00/479 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 235/65 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 Van	A	A	69 dB	—	6
2	GitiVan HD1	A	A	69 dB	—	2
3	Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco	A	A	70 dB	—	9
4	Continental VanContact Eco 2	A	A	70 dB	—	1
5	Continental VanContact Eco	A	A	71 dB	—	8
6	Atlas Green VAN2	A	B	69 dB	—	3
7	Fortuna Euro Van	A	B	69 dB	—	3
8	Superia Ecoblue VAN2	A	B	69 dB	—	3
9	GitiVan V61	A	B	70 dB	—	2
10	Michelin Agilis+ TV	A	B	70 dB	—	1
11	Hankook Vantra Transit	A	B	71 dB	—	5
12	Continental VanContact Ultra	A	B	71 dB	—	4
13	Michelin Agilis 3 RC	A	B	71 dB	—	1
14	Kumho CS51	A	B	71 dB	—	4
15	Falken Linam VAN01A	A	B	71 dB	—	2
16	Falken Linam VAN01	A	B	72 dB	—	2
17	Linglong Dura Master Van	A	B	72 dB	—	1
18	Crosswind Dura Peak Van	A	B	72 dB	—	1
19	Leao Nova-force VAN2	A	B	72 dB	—	1
20	Maxxis MCV3+	A	B	72 dB	—	2
21	Sailun Commercio Pro	A	B	72 dB	—	1
22	Michelin Agilis 3	A	B	72 dB	—	3
23	Kleber Transpro 2	A	B	72 dB	—	1
24	BFGoodrich Activan 2	A	B	72 dB	—	1
25	Nokian Tyres Cargoproof C	A	B	72 dB	—	1

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All-season tyres in 235/65 R16C (vans and light trucks)

307 registrations from 149 patterns and 111 brands.

Wet gripA 31% · B 43% · C 21% · D 4%31% reach class A for wet grip

Fuel efficiencyA 1% · B 11% · C 63% · D 23% · E 1%1% reach class A for fuel efficiency

Rolling noise72 dBquietest 68 dB · median 72 dB

Snow & ice146146/149 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 235/65 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	Continental VanContact A/S Eco	A	A	72 dB	3PMSF	1
2	Bridgestone Duravis All Season	A	B	72 dB	3PMSF	10
3	Bridgestone Duravis Allseason Evo	A	B	72 dB	3PMSF	4
4	Tourador X 4season VAN1	A	B	72 dB	3PMSF	2
5	Continental VanContact A/S	A	B	72 dB	—	2
6	Continental VanContact 4Season	A	B	73 dB	3PMSF	6
7	Pirelli Carrier All Season SF2	A	B	73 dB	3PMSF	2
8	Delmax X-weather Van II 4S	A	B	73 dB	3PMSF	1
9	Rauffan Trans 4 Season II	A	B	73 dB	3PMSF	1
10	Pirelli Carrier All Season	A	C	68 dB	3PMSF	7
11	Petlas VanMaster A/S	A	C	69 dB	3PMSF	1
12	Starmaxx VanMaxx A/S	A	C	69 dB	3PMSF	1
13	Davanti Vantoura 4-SEASONS	A	C	70 dB	3PMSF	4
14	Falken Euroallseason VAN11	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
15	Petlas VanMaster A/S +	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
16	Starmaxx VanMaxx A/S +	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
17	Matador Variant All Weather 2 MPS 400	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
18	Sailun Commercio 4 Seasons	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
19	Prinx Vanea 4S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
20	Nokian Tyres Seasonproof C1	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
21	Atlander LanderAllseason ATL56	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	4
22	Powertrac Powercontact Van A/S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
23	Austone Durato 4S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
24	Fortune Travello 4S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
25	Chengshan Endura 4S	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1

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Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 235/65 R16C (vans and light trucks)

646 registrations from 398 patterns and 215 brands.

Wet gripA 16% · B 32% · C 40% · D 11% · E 1%16% reach class A for wet grip

Fuel efficiencyB 3% · C 60% · D 33% · E 4%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency

Rolling noise72 dBquietest 68 dB · median 72 dB

Snow & ice392392/398 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 235/65 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	Maxxis WL2	A	B	71 dB	3PMSF	4
2	Enso CA1B	A	B	72 dB	3PMSF	1
3	Enso CA1A	A	B	72 dB	3PMSF	1
4	Haida HD725	A	B	73 dB	3PMSF	1
5	Mileking MK725	A	B	73 dB	3PMSF	1
6	Pirelli Carrier Winter	A	C	69 dB	3PMSF	6
7	Atlas Polarbear VAN2	A	C	70 dB	3PMSF	4
8	Fortuna Gowin Van	A	C	70 dB	3PMSF	4
9	Superia Bluewin Van	A	C	70 dB	3PMSF	4
10	Ceat	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
11	Haida HD627	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
12	Mileking mk627	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
13	Rauffan Snowmaster W6	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
14	Mazzini Snow LEOPARD Van	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
15	Delmax Snow Hunter Van	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	2
16	Armstrong BLU-TRAC Van Flex	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
17	Petlas Fullgrip PT945	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
18	Starmaxx Prowin ST970	A	C	71 dB	3PMSF	1
19	Falken Eurowinter VAN01	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	2
20	Atturo Trail Blade ATS	A	C	72 dB	—	1
21	Petlas Fullgrip PT925	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
22	Starmaxx Prowin ST950	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	1
23	Goodtrip SafeGuard AS	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	4
24	Tbbtires Advenzza AS	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	4
25	Victory Road AS Van	A	C	72 dB	3PMSF	6

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Summer tyres in 235/65 R16C (trucks and buses)

1 registrations from 1 patterns and 1 brands.

Wet gripC 100%0% reach class A for wet grip

Fuel efficiencyC 100%0% reach class A for fuel efficiency

Rolling noise72 dBquietest 72 dB · median 72 dB

Snow & ice00/1 with the 3PMSF snow symbol

All summer tyres on sale in 235/65 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	Ovation V-02	C	C	72 dB	—	1

Winter and 3PMSF tyres in 235/65 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 235/65 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	Momo W-3 Van Pole	C	D	73 dB	3PMSF	1

Related sizes

For comparison, 20% of tyres in 235/65 R16C declare class A for wet grip.

235/65 on other rims

235/65 R171,900 tyres
1,388 patterns · 6% A wet grip
235/65 R18544 tyres
431 patterns · 7% A wet grip
235/65 R16134 tyres
108 patterns · 1% A wet grip
235/65 R1940 tyres
36 patterns · 18% A wet grip

Other widths in /65 R16

215/65 R16C1,396 tyres
949 patterns · 16% 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 235/65 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), GitiVan HD1 (A/A/69 dB), Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco (A/A/70 dB). 5 patterns in this size reach class A for both wet grip and fuel efficiency.

What are the quietest summer tyres in 235/65 R16C?

The lowest declared rolling noise belongs to Armstrong Blu-trac Van (67 dB), Warrior DL-19 (68 dB), Warrior CR19 (68 dB). The median in this size is 72 dB.

How many 235/65 R16C summer tyres have A for wet grip?

150 of 776 registrations (19%) 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 — 1,731 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).