Vehicle tyre fitment guide

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class tyres

Compare exact-match summer tyres for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class by researched size, brand and price, then confirm the sidewall or placard before ordering.

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Last verified: 2026-09-28

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class fitment summary

The researched tyre sizes for this 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class guide are 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18. Exact tyre size can vary by trim, wheel option and market. Confirm the size on the current tyre sidewall or vehicle placard before ordering. Fitment source checked: 1.

205/55 R16205/50 R17225/45 R17225/40 R18

Tyres grouped by 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class size

Only Tyres.net products whose listed size exactly matches one of the researched 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class tyre sizes are shown here. Check load index, speed rating, season and run-flat notes before buying.

205/55 R16

Available Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer

Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £82.20-£151.99.

£82.2-£151.99

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

Available EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £76.22-£133.74.

£76.22-£133.74

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

Available N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer

Nexen · Car tyre · Summer

N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £60.89-£89.08.

£60.89-£89.08

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

225/45 R17

Available Turanza T005 225/45 R17 91W Summer

Bridgestone · Car tyre · Summer

Turanza T005 225/45 R17 91W Summer

from £89.62-£150.03.

£89.62-£150.03

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R17 91W

225/40 R18

Available Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y Summer

Bridgestone · Car tyre · Summer

Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y Summer

from £96.10-£167.25.

£96.1-£167.25

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/40 R18 92Y

Matching Tyres.net options

Start with Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer (£82.20-£151.99), EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer (£76.22-£133.74), N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer (£60.89-£89.08); each is included because its Tyres.net listed size matches a researched 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class tyre size. This is not a claim that every trim uses the same size. Confirm the current sidewall, load index and speed rating before ordering. Use season, stock, delivery terms and price as secondary filters after size fitment.

Available Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer

Pirelli · Car tyre · Summer

Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £82.20-£151.99.

£82.2-£151.99

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

Available EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer

Continental · Car tyre · Summer

EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £76.22-£133.74.

£76.22-£133.74

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

Available N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer

Nexen · Car tyre · Summer

N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer

from £60.89-£89.08.

£60.89-£89.08

Tyre sizes tracked: 205/55 R16 91V

Available Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y Summer

Bridgestone · Car tyre · Summer

Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y Summer

from £96.10-£167.25.

£96.1-£167.25

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/40 R18 92Y

Available Turanza T005 225/45 R17 91W Summer

Bridgestone · Car tyre · Summer

Turanza T005 225/45 R17 91W Summer

from £89.62-£150.03.

£89.62-£150.03

Tyre sizes tracked: 225/45 R17 91W

At-a-glance fitment comparison

The table is filtered to researched tyre sizes: 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18. Compare the listed size against the current tyre sidewall first, then check load/speed rating, season and run-flat notes. Products outside those researched sizes are deliberately excluded from this vehicle shortlist.

ProductTypeSeasonTyre sizesFrom
Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V SummerCar tyreSummer205/55 R16 91V£82.2
EcoContact 6 205/55 R16 91V SummerCar tyreSummer205/55 R16 91V£76.22
N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V SummerCar tyreSummer205/55 R16 91V£60.89
Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y SummerCar tyreSummer225/40 R18 92Y£96.1
Turanza T005 225/45 R17 91W SummerCar tyreSummer225/45 R17 91W£89.62

What the fitment research says for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shortlist is built around researched exact sizes, not the model name alone: 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17 and 225/40 R18. That matters because trim, wheel option, market and even previous wheel changes can alter the correct tyre size, so the current sidewall or vehicle placard should be your final check before you buy. The supplied shortlist is useful as a comparison aid for exact matches, but it should not be treated as a universal recommendation for every A-Class version.

How the shortlist compares on price, brand and availability

The visible price range runs from £57.02 to £150.64, which gives a useful sense-check once you already know the right size. On the 205/55 R16 side, the shortlist includes Nexen N blue HD Plus from £57.02, Continental EcoContact 6 from £77.17 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 from £80.55; for 225/40 R18, Bridgestone Potenza S001 starts from £84.79 and Turanza T005 from £96.47. Because live retailer detail was limited and no visible ratings or review counts were available, compare current stock, delivery and the exact product page details rather than assuming a popularity winner.

How to choose the right tyre for your A-Class

Start with the sidewall or vehicle placard and only then compare products in the same exact size. Once the size is confirmed, use a concrete example from the shortlist to narrow things down: for instance, Nexen N blue HD Plus 205/55 R16 91V Summer starts from £57.02, while Pirelli Cinturato P7 205/55 R16 91V Summer starts from £80.55 and Bridgestone Turanza T005 225/40 R18 92Y Summer starts from £96.47. After that, check the load index and speed rating on the individual tyre listing, confirm whether your car currently uses run-flat tyres if that matters, and only then choose season and brand. For this shortlist, all options are summer tyres, so they suit shoppers who already want a summer replacement rather than an all-season or winter change.

Why the 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class can need different sizes

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is not locked to a single tyre size, which is why exact-size matching is more useful than shopping by car model alone. The researched sizes here are 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17 and 225/40 R18, and those groups can differ by trim, wheel option and market. If the car has had wheel changes in the past, the current tyre may not match the original handbook figure, so the placard and sidewall are the safest references.

What to compare on each exact-match product page

Once you have the correct size, compare the exact sidewall match first, then the load index and speed rating, because these can differ from vehicle to vehicle and from one replacement tyre to another. The available Tyres.net pages showed incomplete live detail during checking, so the product title and price are clearer than the full specification picture. That makes it especially important to verify the retailer page for stock, delivery cost, and any fitment notes before adding a tyre to basket.

What the summer-only shortlist can and cannot tell you

Every tyre in this shortlist is a summer tyre, so the page is most relevant if you already want to stay with that season. The options come from Pirelli, Continental, Nexen and Bridgestone, giving a mix of premium and value positioning, but there are no visible review counts or ratings to lean on for popularity comparisons. In other words, this is a useful exact-match summer shortlist, not a definitive performance ranking or a guide for shoppers who need winter or all-season alternatives.

How to judge value without missing fitment

Good value starts with the correct fitment, because even the lowest price is poor value if the tyre size or rating is wrong for the car. In the 205/55 R16 group, Nexen sits at the budget end from £57.02, while Continental and Pirelli sit higher; in the 225/40 R18 group, Bridgestone’s Potenza S001 and Turanza T005 give two exact-match options at a higher price level. Use the price spread to compare brand familiarity, exact size match, stock and delivery, then recheck the retailer for the latest availability before ordering.

Retailer details used

Last checked 2026-09-28. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.

Buying questions

Can the 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have different tyre sizes by trim or wheel option?

Yes. The researched fitment sizes include 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17 and 225/40 R18, but the right one can vary by trim, wheel option, market and any previous wheel changes. Always confirm the current sidewall or vehicle placard before ordering so you do not buy an exact-looking tyre in the wrong size.

Do I need to match load index and speed rating as well as the tyre size?

Yes. Size is the first check, but the load index and speed rating should also match what the car currently uses or what the vehicle information supports. The Mercedes-Benz guidance in the research notes that pressure information can depend on tyre size, so it is worth checking the individual product page and the car’s placard before buying.

Are these tyres all summer tyres, and what if I want a different season?

All five shortlist tyres are summer tyres, including Pirelli Cinturato P7, Continental EcoContact 6, Nexen N blue HD Plus, Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Bridgestone Turanza T005. That makes this page most useful for drivers who already want a summer replacement; if you need winter or all-season tyres, use the exact size from the sidewall and compare products in that season instead.

Why is there no best or top-rated recommendation on this page?

Because the supplied shortlist has limited live retailer detail and no visible ratings or review counts, so it would be misleading to present a winner. The safer approach is to compare exact-fit options by size, brand, price, stock and delivery once you have confirmed the correct tyre on the vehicle.