Identification : BYD DOLPHIN SURF 185/55 R 16 87V
- Vehicle brand
- BYD
- Model
- DOLPHIN SURF
- Years
- 2025 – …
- Dimension read
- 185/55 R 16 87V
- Front origin
- 185/55 R 16 87V
- Rear origin
- 185/55 R 16 87V
- 3PMSF
- No
- Runflat
- No
- Department
- IE-ULSTER
- Annual mileage
- < 10,000 km / year
- Season preference
- All-season tyres
- Read confidence
- 84 %
Which tyres to choose in 185/55 R 16 87V — IE-ULSTER?
For this BYD DOLPHIN SURF, the selected size is 185/55 R 16 87V. Below is the ranking of summer, winter and all-season tyres based on the local climate and your mileage.
Your Journey
Ulster (IE-ULSTER)
Local weather conditions and suitable tyres, step by step.
Step 1
Geographical and meteorological conditions of your department.
4 saisons 3PMSF · Pas d'obligation en Irlande
Hilly
▲▲
160 j
Rainy days / year
7 j
Snowy days / year
105 j
Summer tyre efficiency threshold
35 j
Modéré
3 j
NON
Step 2
What is your annual mileage?
Check the box corresponding to your usage to guide your choice.
Warning: regardless of the distance and mileage covered, take care to equip yourself with tyres that have the best braking performance. Your daily commutes require the best performance for your safety!
Step 3
Summer, winter, or all-season?
Comparison of solutions according to usage and key criteria for your department.
Frequent snow / mountain
Rain — wet braking
Road holding
Do you want to use summer / winter or all-season tyres?
Step 4
Eco Info
What your tyre choice really means for the environment.
Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of a vehicle's fuel consumption. Moving from a Class C to a Class A on the European label represents up to 0.3 l/100 km saved, or several hundred kg of CO₂ avoided over the lifespan of the set of tyres.
Durability is the second lever: a tyre that lasts 20% longer reduces raw materials consumed and waste generated by the same amount. Correct pressure (monthly check), a timely swapped set, and healthy alignment extend tyre life much more effectively than any rubber choice.
Wear particles and rolling noise complete the picture: tyres with the best noise rating (dB) and the most abrasion-resistant compounds limit non-exhaust emissions, which are becoming the main source of pollution from electric vehicles.
Optimal energy efficiency: optimize your fuel consumption and reduce the cost per kilometre of your vehicles.
Equipment offering the greatest fuel savings in the Ulster department.
Summer tyre
Winter tyre
All-season tyre
Step 5
Tire selection
Rankings for dimension 185/55 R 16 87V
All-season tires
Economic score
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Ecological score
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Overall performance
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economic score / ecological score / overall performance rankings — one reference per brand and profile.
Winter tires
Economic score
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Ecological score
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Overall performance
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economic score / ecological score / overall performance rankings — one reference per brand and profile.
Summer tires
Economic score
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Ecological score
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Overall performance
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economic score / ecological score / overall performance rankings — one reference per brand and profile.
Step 6
Page summary by AI
A personalized buying tip, built solely from the information on this page.
- Vehicle : BYD DOLPHIN SURF
- Dimension : 185/55 R 16 87V
- Department : Ulster (IE-ULSTER)
- Mileage : < 10,000 km / year
- Preference : All-season tires (one set)
- Tires analyzed : 9
Your Situation
You drive a BYD DOLPHIN SURF, from model year 2025. The specified tyre size is 185/55 R16 87V. Ulster has 105 days below 7°C, 35 frost days, moderate ice risk, 160 rainfall units and 7 snowfall units. Relief is marked ▲▲, with three days above 30°C. These conditions require particular attention to cold and wet-road performance.
Summer, Winter or All-Season
Your selected preference is one set of all-season tyres. This is practical for under 10,000 km per year. Ireland has no Mountain Law obligation, but a 3PMSF tyre is still advisable given the 105 cold days, frost and occasional snow.
The comparison stars favour separate summer/winter sets for rain, handling and mountain snow: ★★★ versus ★ for all-season tyres. They also lead in limited snow conditions, with ★★ versus ★. Therefore, separate seasonal sets offer the stronger comparison result. However, your one-set preference supports choosing 3PMSF all-season tyres as a practical compromise.
Mileage and Running Cost
At under 10,000 km per year, mileage-related wear is relatively limited. A single all-season set also avoids seasonal tyre changes. The supplied running-cost indication is €€ for all-season and winter tyres, compared with €€€ for summer tyres. Fuel-label grades still matter: all three recommended options below are rated C.
Recommended Tyres
•CONTINENTAL ALLSEASONCONTACT — 185/55 R16 87V: 3PMSF, fuel C and wet grip B. It has the strongest all-season global score at 68, with ecology 66 and economy 52.
•PIRELLI CINTURATO ALL SEASON SF3 — 185/55 R16 87V: 3PMSF and wet grip A, the best wet label among the selected all-season tyres. Scores: global 62, ecology 57, economy 47.
•BRIDGESTONE TURANZA ALL SEASON 6 — 185/55 R16 87V: 3PMSF, fuel C and wet grip B. Scores: global 63, ecology 58, economy 52.
All three exactly match the stated 87V indices.
Points to Watch
Wet and cold braking remain critical. Maintain the vehicle-recommended pressure and check it regularly. Rotate tyres when appropriate to promote even wear. This guidance is indicative and does not replace inspection or advice from a tyre professional.
AI-generated advice based solely on information displayed on this page. Purely indicative: consult a professional before any purchase.