auto motor und sport summer tyre test 2026 - 195/55 R16

In the 2026 auto motor und sport test, summer tyres of the size 195/55 R16 were tested. The test included driving and braking behaviour in dry and wet conditions, rolling resistance and rolling noise. The tyres from the brands Dunlop, Vredestein and Michelin were among the top performers. We present the test winner and the runners-up.

Test result: very good (2nd place)

Vredestein

Ultrac+

195/55 R16 87V

Passenger car summer tyres

(14)

1 Test result

C

A

B | 69dB

95.90 €

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Test result: good (3rd place)

MICHELIN

Primacy 5

195/55 R16 87V

Passenger car summer tyres

(4)

1 Test result

C

A

B | 70dB

129.87 €

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Test result: good (4th place)

Falken

e.ZIEX
NBLK XL

195/55 R16 91V

Passenger car summer tyres

(0)

1 Test result

B

A

B | 71dB

105.67 €

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Test result: good (5th place)

Firestone

Roadhawk 2
Enliten

195/55 R16 87H

Passenger car summer tyres

(4)

1 Test result

C

A

B | 71dB

90.68 €

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Test result: good (6th place)

Continental

EcoContact 6

195/55 R16 87V

Passenger car summer tyres

(169)

1 Test result

B

A

B | 71dB

140.61 €

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Test result: good (7th place)

Cooper

Cooper Summer
XL EVR

195/55 R16 91V

Passenger car summer tyres

(0)

1 Test result

B

A

B | 71dB

110.78 €

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Note: The test winner, Dunlop Blue Response TG (exceptional), cannot be included in the list for technical reasons.