UK tyre comparison • Source feeds: 29 Sept 2026
❄ WinterMaxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker tyre model

Retailer-supplied model image; sidewall and markings may vary by size.

Maxxis · Car

WP-05 Arctictrekker

185/50 R16 81V

185/50 R16 81V, with rim protection ridge (FSL)

Wet gripCEfficiencyEExternal noise69 dB
From £99.04 / tyre

2 retailers · Source: 29 Sept 2026

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mytyres.co.uk Affiliate link ↗£99.04Tirendo UK Affiliate link ↗£100.63Delivery, dates & full offer details ↓

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mytyres.co.uk

Listed available in feed · 2-5 weekdays

Source updated 29 Sept 2026 · Imported 30 Sept 2026
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Tirendo UK

Listed available in feed · 2-4 working days

Source updated 29 Sept 2026 · Imported 30 Sept 2026
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EXPLORE THE CAR REFERENCES

Cars with 185/50 R16 in their manufacturer references

1 model guide mention this size. Open a guide to check the documented edition, wheel option and axle.

Size match only — compatibility is not confirmed. The tyre shown may have different load or speed ratings, XL/HL, run-flat construction or manufacturer markings. Check your exact generation, trim, wheel and axle requirements before buying.

Volkswagen up! →

July 2016 UK brochure

United Kingdom

  • 185/50 R16 · Not assigned in source
    Club up!; Triangle
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THE PRICE, OVER TIME

Recorded price changes.

25 Sept 2026 – 29 Sept 2026 · UK GBP item price per tyre

£99.04 – £101.02Observed range
Recorded GBP item prices for Maxxis WP-05 Arctictrekker 185/50 R16 81V, with rim protection ridge (FSL)mytyres.co.uk: 2 recorded price levels; Tirendo UK: 2 recorded price levels. Exact dates and prices are in the table below. Steps show when a changed price was recorded, not every movement between feeds.£99.04£101.02mytyres.co.uk: £99.42, 25 Sept 2026mytyres.co.uk: £99.04, 29 Sept 2026Tirendo UK: £101.02, 25 Sept 2026Tirendo UK: £100.63, 29 Sept 202625 Sept 202629 Sept 2026
━ mytyres.co.uk┄ Tirendo UK

Each point is a dated retailer-feed observation. Repeated unchanged prices are not added as new changes. Lines connect recorded levels; changes between checks may be missing. Delivery and fitting are excluded. This is a short history from two retailers in one group, not a market price index.

View dates and prices as a table
RetailerChange observedItem price
mytyres.co.uk25 Sept 2026£99.42
mytyres.co.uk29 Sept 2026£99.04
Tirendo UK25 Sept 2026£101.02
Tirendo UK29 Sept 2026£100.63

mytyres.co.uk last source check: 29 Sept 2026 · Tirendo UK last source check: 29 Sept 2026

YOUR SIZE IN CONTEXT

How does this variant compare?

Among 13 current winter variants in 185/50 R16, from 11 brands in our feeds. Each variant contributes its lowest available item price once.

This variant£99.04
Same-size median£109.49
Same-size range£76.46–£131.85
Wet-grip A0 / 13Variants with a supplied grade

Ratings, load, speed, construction and manufacturer approvals may differ within this size. Price position is not a performance score or a fitment recommendation.

EXPLORE THE ALTERNATIVES

Similar tyres in 185/50 R16

Same recorded size, season, vehicle category, XL marking and run-flat status. Exact-rated choices are limited, so some cards have different load or speed ratings, clearly marked below.

Check the full specification and manufacturer markings. A missing run-flat marking is not proof of conventional construction. These suggestions do not confirm vehicle fitment. Check your car’s requirements.

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed H vs V · £4.57 less per tyre · Wet grip B vs C · Efficiency D vs E

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed H vs V · £6.10 less per tyre · Efficiency D vs E · External noise 71 vs 69 dB

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed H vs V · £8.56 less per tyre · Wet grip B vs C · Efficiency D vs E · External noise 71 vs 69 dB

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed H vs V · £10.45 more per tyre · Wet grip B vs C · Efficiency D vs E · External noise 71 vs 69 dB

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed H vs V · £11.16 more per tyre · Efficiency D vs E · External noise 70 vs 69 dB

Different load or speed — check requirements

Speed H vs V · £14.28 less per tyre · Wet grip B vs C · Efficiency D vs E · External noise 71 vs 69 dB

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The finer details

Know what you’re comparing.

Specifications are supplied by the retailer for this variant. A missing field means it is not confirmed. Label values can differ between sizes of the same model.

How to read tyre labels ↗
Tyre size
185/50 R16
Load index
81
Speed rating
V
Season
Winter
Vehicle category
Car
Extra load (XL)
Not marked in feed
Run-flat
Not confirmed
EV suitability
Not confirmed
Wet grip
C
Fuel efficiency
E
External rolling noise
69 dB
Manufacturer part number
42354150
EAN / GTIN
4717784314624
Read the retailer’s description

Supplied by mytyres.co.uk. These are the retailer’s product claims, not independent test findings from Tyres Compared.

Excellent braking and handling performance, providing driving comfort and safety in snowy conditions. Good grip in snow and mud, delivering superb traction. Independent block design ensures extra grip at the tyres edge, improving grip in winter conditions and enhancing handling performance and braking in snow..

Source & product identity

Offers are matched by validated EAN/GTIN with matching brand, size, load, speed and manufacturer part number. Tyres without a valid GTIN remain retailer-specific. Merchant specification: 185/50 R16 81V, with rim protection ridge (FSL).

These are dated retailer feed observations, not independent tyre tests or guaranteed stock. mytyres.co.uk feed updated 29 Sept 2026; Tirendo UK feed updated 29 Sept 2026.