175/55R16 tire size in inches
A 175/55R16 tire measures
23.6" tall × 6.9" wide
3.79" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 855 revolutions per mile.
175/55R16 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (96 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
175/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.58 inches (599 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.89 inches (175 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.79 inches (96 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 74.1 inches (1,881 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 855 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 531 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.6x6.9R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 175/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 175/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/45R16 | 23.62" | 8.46" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 23.68" | 7.68" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/40R16 | 23.72" | 9.65" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/40R16 | 23.40" | 9.25" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 23.28" | 7.28" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 23.26" | 8.07" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/45R16 | 23.97" | 8.86" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 24.01" | 7.28" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/40R16 | 24.03" | 10.04" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 24.07" | 8.07" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/40R16 | 23.09" | 8.86" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/45R16 | 22.91" | 7.68" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/45R17 | 17" | 23.56" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/25R19 | 19" | 23.63" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/60R13 | 13" | 23.63" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 14" | 23.65" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/35R18 | 18" | 23.65" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/65R13 | 13" | 23.49" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 235/35R17 | 17" | 23.48" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 245/45R15 | 15" | 23.68" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 205/60R14 | 14" | 23.69" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 185/65R14 | 14" | 23.47" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 215/50R15 | 15" | 23.46" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 17" | 23.46" | −0.5% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 175/55R16 tire?
- A 175/55R16 tire is 23.6 inches tall (599 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.9 inches wide with 3.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 175/55R16 mean?
- 175/55R16 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (96 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 175/55R16 tire make?
- About 855 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 175/55R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 215/45R16 instead of 175/55R16?
- 215/45R16 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.