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Summer tyres - optimal grip guaranteed!
On dry roads or mild weather, your tyres have to face some increased demands and must always meet safety standards. Compared to winter tyres, the rubber mixture of the summer tyres is harder, even in high temperatures. Default rolling resistance and wear are smaller, resulting in a greater lifespan, comfort and increased stability. Choose now from our offer your summer tyres at an affordable price. Our portfolio includes a wide range of tyre brands
 
Identify the size of your tyre
The exact dimensions of a tyre can be found on the sidewall printed mark. The graphic shows how to read properties and dimensions of the tyre:
 
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SPEED INDEX:
The speed index indicates the maximum speed intended for the tyre. Up to this value, the manufacturer guarantees optimum operation with the appropriate tyre pressure. The maximum speed allowed for this vehicle is given in the vehicle owner's manual; this information can be used to select the appropriate speed index for the tyre. The speed index is the last mark on the sidewall of the tyre.
 
Load Index
Permissible maximum axle load per tyre in kg. To be found in the registration certificate or vehicle registration document or read directly from the tyre (two-digit number). It is permitted to fit a tyre with a higher load index.
 
Driving safety despite puncture
Runflat tyres are puncture-resistant tyres with reinforced sidewalls. This creates the so-called run-flat property. In the event of damage, this allows the vehicle to continue driving up to a distance of approx. 100 km (and even beyond depending on the product) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, even if the pressure has been completely lost. Run-flat tyres even prevent the tyre rubber from jumping off the rim in the event of a loss of air pressure. A flat tyre is therefore still a flat tyre, but it loses some of its drama. Note: All run-flat tyres are marked with the symbol "RSC" (Runflat System Component) and may only be fitted in vehicles with a functioning air pressure control system!
 
Tyres with increased load capacity
Reinforced tyres are designed for higher loads than normal tyres. They can be identified by the designation 'RF' (reinforced) or also 'XL' or 'Extra Load'. They are used on vans, minibuses, off-road vehicles, etc. However, their mounting alone does not automatically result in higher load capacity but also requires a correspondingly higher air pressure. Furthermore, the load capacity index specified in the vehicle documents continues to apply.
 
Tyres with extra high load capacity
The "C" in the term C tyres stands for "commercial". These tyres are specially designed for commercial vehicles. These can be, for example, lighter trucks, delivery vans, flatbed trucks or panel vans. In other words: vehicles that have to move higher loads at a comparatively lower speed. The multi-ply reinforced C tyres are therefore even more load-bearing than reinforced tyres.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Mobility-optimised tyres
A tyre with a sealing layer on the opposite side of the tyre tread. In the event of a puncture (e.g. by a nail), this layer blocks any loss of air, even if the foreign body causing the puncture is still in the tyre. It is not necessary to stop or change the tyres immediately at the roadside.
 
Tyres optimised for electric vehicles.
Tyre developed for electric vehicles. These tyres can also be used without hesitation on vehicles with other drive systems.
 
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Original equipment quality: optimum adjustment to the vehicle
Tyres with a special OEM marking on the sidewall, e.g. "MO" for Mercedes-Benz, were developed in cooperation with a specific car manufacturer and the tyre industry. These tyres have been homologated by the vehicle manufacturer and are a perfect match for a specific model. They have been specially designed to highlight or further improve the performance characteristics of the car in question, thus representing the culmination of a state-of-the-art fine-tuning process that perfectly complements the latest technological developments in the automotive industry. Tyres with manufacturer's markings can of course also be used on other vehicles.
 

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Continental UltraContact NXT - ContiRe.Tex
Continental
Continental
UltraContact NXT - ContiRe.Tex
205/55 R16 94W XL, EVc

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 Summer tyres
limited stock
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance AWet grip ANoise emissions 69dB
just  € 145.08
 
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Continental EcoContact 6
Continental
Continental
EcoContact 6
205/55 R16 91V , EVc

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 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance AWet grip ANoise emissions 71dB
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Kilometers driven9937450
23.09.2024fromKate L
Excellent driving experience on these tyres. They feel safe, sturdy and solid on the road in heat, heavy rain, slippery roads due to mud, country roads, uneven and good surfaces, I have not yet tried in snow or ice. To any walkers reading this, they feel like vibram soles for my car!
07.08.2024frompeter andrews
tyres only have well below normal 6.5mm tread from new and mine were worn down to 4.1 mm tread after 400 miles plus one developed a bulge. Worst tyres ever only have perhaps 1 years life
07.08.2024frompeter andrews
tyres only have well below normal 6.5mm tread from new and mine were worn down to 4.1 mm tread after 400 miles plus one developed a bulge. Worst tyres ever only have perhaps 1 years life
14.04.2024fromClive Smith
These tyres are good for grip and average for comfort, but let down on noise levels.
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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT
Dunlop
Dunlop
Sport Maxx RT
205/55 R16 91W AO

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 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance CWet grip BNoise emissions 69dB
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Kilometers driven20596980
17.11.2015fromviktor vari
excellent tyres for very reasonable price. definitely would buy them again
10.09.2015fromGES
Supposed to give excellent fuel efficiency. Getting poorer MPG that I did from my Continental Sports! Difficult to say but wear does not look too good on front, doubt I'll get another 12k out of them!
09.09.2015fromJoseph Kinney
Starting to lose some of that high end grip when pushing hard but a very good tyre, great performance and very predictable.
02.07.2015fromSaulius
Very good tyre, but wears very quickly. But again, if you want solid grip in wet, the compound has to be soft and it means it will wear quicker than others. Had p-zero previously, was a bit noisy, dunlop makes much less noise.
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Pirelli Cinturato P7
Pirelli
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
205/55 R16 91V *

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance BWet grip BNoise emissions 69dB
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Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
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Internal noise level
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Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven17331316
20.08.2022fromMichael
Slightly noisier at low speeds than I had expected (my Cooper winter tyres are quieter) although the relative noise abates at higher speeds. They're pretty firm on bumpy roads where I drive most often. Superb for motorway driving in terms of low noise and excellent ride comfort.
01.08.2020fromRob
Great wearing tyre, plenty of grip in the wet and dry. Wearing better the Goodyear F1's I had on the car before. Will definitely buy again.
29.04.2020fromMr Doorbar
These tyres were OE on my 2017 Passat Estate so I stuck with the same when it came to replacing the fronts. I'm still on the original rears. The fronts did around 24K miles while the tread left of the rears gives me around another 10K at least. However, the tyres walls on the rear have slight cracking even though they haven't been curbed and if get worst it will become an MOT failure at the cars first MOT this year. The one area where these tyres are weakest are the road noise. I'm sure there are quieter tyres out there but they may be weaker in other areas. On the whole these Pirellis are more than suitable for any family car.
15.01.2019fromGlynne Gianelli
Seems quieter and more comfortable. Grip very good and economy improved as well.
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Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125
Hankook
Hankook
Ventus Prime 3 K125
205/55 R16 91H 4PR SBL

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 Summer tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance CWet grip ANoise emissions 71dB
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Kilometers driven8453880
10.10.2021fromMark
Superb grip and feedback from tyre extremely safe handling . Quite
02.12.2020fromRafal
I changed tyres from Conti Premium and I am preete happy with Hankook. It is also a premium tyre.
22.05.2020fromPieter
The biggest problem with these tyres ar that they do not have rip protection. I have been using Hancooks on my previous car, so when looking for tyres for my current car, Hancooks came to mind. I had a better driving experience with the tyres that I replaced.
06.12.2019fromWhite
These tyres give a superb quiet ride. I also have these tyres fitted to the front of my vehicle, which have now completed 45,000 km and the wear is every bit as good as the Michelin tyres they replaced. Although I do not drive in an aggressive manner I have not noticed any detriment in road holding or fuel consumption.
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Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Dunlop
Dunlop
SP Sport Maxx TT
205/55 R16 91W *

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 Summer tyres
available
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance CWet grip CNoise emissions 69dB
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Kilometers driven8024361
29.10.2014fromGerald Richards
Very pleased with the road-holding and tyre life on the Mercedes C Class Sport is better than more expensive premium brands. Also use the Dunlop Winter Sport 3D.
30.05.2012fromStefanG
Not an inspiring drive and not hard-wearing. I'd forgive the first point if the second point was outstanding, but they are only a 'competent' tyre in my opinion. I'll be trying something else shortly as they're due for renewal
20.02.2012fromMark
poor wet driving, horrible wear...
12.06.2010fromDes Faul
Nice tyre, good for summer use, really sticky but suffers from high wear as a result, , , Had Pirelli pzero neros before and would have the dunlops over them any day.
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Pirelli Cinturato P7
Pirelli
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
205/55 R16 91V MO

Tyre type

Ultra High Performance Summer

 Summer tyres
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EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance DWet grip BNoise emissions 70dB
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Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
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Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven17331316
20.08.2022fromMichael
Slightly noisier at low speeds than I had expected (my Cooper winter tyres are quieter) although the relative noise abates at higher speeds. They're pretty firm on bumpy roads where I drive most often. Superb for motorway driving in terms of low noise and excellent ride comfort.
01.08.2020fromRob
Great wearing tyre, plenty of grip in the wet and dry. Wearing better the Goodyear F1's I had on the car before. Will definitely buy again.
29.04.2020fromMr Doorbar
These tyres were OE on my 2017 Passat Estate so I stuck with the same when it came to replacing the fronts. I'm still on the original rears. The fronts did around 24K miles while the tread left of the rears gives me around another 10K at least. However, the tyres walls on the rear have slight cracking even though they haven't been curbed and if get worst it will become an MOT failure at the cars first MOT this year. The one area where these tyres are weakest are the road noise. I'm sure there are quieter tyres out there but they may be weaker in other areas. On the whole these Pirellis are more than suitable for any family car.
15.01.2019fromGlynne Gianelli
Seems quieter and more comfortable. Grip very good and economy improved as well.
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Continental ContiPremiumContact SSR
Continental
Continental
ContiPremiumContact SSR
205/55 R16 91V *, run-flat

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
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Kilometers driven22500
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Pirelli Cinturato P7
Pirelli
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
205/55 R16 91W AO

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance CWet grip BNoise emissions 71dB
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Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
Grip in snow
Driving comfort
Internal noise level
Tyre wear
Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven17331316
20.08.2022fromMichael
Slightly noisier at low speeds than I had expected (my Cooper winter tyres are quieter) although the relative noise abates at higher speeds. They're pretty firm on bumpy roads where I drive most often. Superb for motorway driving in terms of low noise and excellent ride comfort.
01.08.2020fromRob
Great wearing tyre, plenty of grip in the wet and dry. Wearing better the Goodyear F1's I had on the car before. Will definitely buy again.
29.04.2020fromMr Doorbar
These tyres were OE on my 2017 Passat Estate so I stuck with the same when it came to replacing the fronts. I'm still on the original rears. The fronts did around 24K miles while the tread left of the rears gives me around another 10K at least. However, the tyres walls on the rear have slight cracking even though they haven't been curbed and if get worst it will become an MOT failure at the cars first MOT this year. The one area where these tyres are weakest are the road noise. I'm sure there are quieter tyres out there but they may be weaker in other areas. On the whole these Pirellis are more than suitable for any family car.
15.01.2019fromGlynne Gianelli
Seems quieter and more comfortable. Grip very good and economy improved as well.
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Michelin Primacy 4+
Michelin
Michelin
Primacy 4+
205/55 R16 94H XL, EV Suitable

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance CWet grip ANoise emissions 70dB
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Kilometers driven980375
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just  € 166.79
 
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Continental EcoContact 6
Continental
Continental
EcoContact 6
205/55 R16 91H

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
available
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance AWet grip BNoise emissions 71dB
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Grip in dry conditions
Braking in dry conditions
Grip in wet conditions
Braking in wet conditions
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Driving comfort
Internal noise level
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Kilometers driven9937450
23.09.2024fromKate L
Excellent driving experience on these tyres. They feel safe, sturdy and solid on the road in heat, heavy rain, slippery roads due to mud, country roads, uneven and good surfaces, I have not yet tried in snow or ice. To any walkers reading this, they feel like vibram soles for my car!
07.08.2024frompeter andrews
tyres only have well below normal 6.5mm tread from new and mine were worn down to 4.1 mm tread after 400 miles plus one developed a bulge. Worst tyres ever only have perhaps 1 years life
07.08.2024frompeter andrews
tyres only have well below normal 6.5mm tread from new and mine were worn down to 4.1 mm tread after 400 miles plus one developed a bulge. Worst tyres ever only have perhaps 1 years life
14.04.2024fromClive Smith
These tyres are good for grip and average for comfort, but let down on noise levels.
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Yokohama Advan A052
Yokohama
Yokohama
Advan A052
205/55 R16 94W XL

Tyre type

Supersport Road

 Summer tyres
limited stock
EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance DWet grip ANoise emissions 71dB
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Kilometers driven21000
16.12.2025fromEdward Nunn
these are on my track/fun car and replaced the 20 year old tyres on it which came with the car, they completely changed the performance of the car, for the better, they grip exceptionally, especially when set to optimum pressure for the conditions, and hold traction under very heavy braking. They are as described a dry weather tyre with the ability to just about cope in the wet, and my experience is of dry track days with a very wet drive cross country the day before a track day which was ok, although i could feel a massive loss in traction crossing white lines on the motorway, and the morning before a track day driving through wet cool lanes which required a huge amount of care and attention not to end up in a hedge.
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Nordman South
Nordman
South
205/55 R16 94V XL

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
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EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance CWet grip BNoise emissions 72dB
just  € 253.84
 
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Nokian Hakka Blue 3
Nokian
Nokian
Hakka Blue 3
205/55 R16 94V XL

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
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EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance CWet grip ANoise emissions 67dB
just  € 274.14
 
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Nokian Hakka Green 3
Nokian
Nokian
Hakka Green 3
205/55 R16 94H XL

Tyre type

 Summer tyres
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EU Tyre Label
EU Tyre Label
Roll resistance AWet grip BNoise emissions 69dB
just  € 274.26
 
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Quality Summer Tyres 205 55 R16. Optimal handling and reduced noise

For a good driving experience, it’s essential to have tyres of the right quality. The type of tyres you choose for your car are dependent on the season. Here are some factors you may want to consider when shopping for the best 205/55-R16 summer tyres.

Safety

Tyres are the most important component of your car. They are the one that create traction and determine your car handling. You need to ensure that your tyre threads are intact in order to have a good grip on all roads. Good summer tyres should be able to expand and contract with ease depending on the changes in weather during summer. It can get really hot during the day and get cold at night. Your tyres should be able to adjust appropriately.

Speed

The size of your tyres relative to your car determine the optimal driving speed. Tyres in the category size 205/55- R16 are suitable for sedans and saloon cars such as BMW, Mercedes and Mazda. They provide a good base for stability, giving you optimal handling and allowing you to drive at high speed without any problems. For instance, the total diameter for this particular tyre is 24.877 inches, suitable for high speed.

Grip

This aspect is dependent more on the tyre threads, but the size also plays a pivotal role as it determines how the tyre sits on the road. It is important that your tyres have good grip to enable you to negotiate sharp bends and to prevent skidding.

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