205/40R16 tire size in inches
A 205/40R16 tire measures
22.5" tall × 8.1" wide
3.23" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 898 revolutions per mile.
205/40R16 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (82 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
205/40R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.46 inches (570 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.23 inches (82 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 70.5 inches (1,792 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 898 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 558 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.5x8.1R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
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 205/40R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 205/40R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/45R16 | 22.56" | 7.28" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/40R16 | 22.14" | 7.68" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/40R16 | 22.77" | 8.46" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/45R16 | 22.91" | 7.68" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/40R16 | 23.09" | 8.86" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/65R14 | 14" | 22.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/65R13 | 13" | 22.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/55R14 | 14" | 22.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 17" | 22.37" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 155/70R14 | 14" | 22.54" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 175/55R15 | 15" | 22.58" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 215/45R15 | 15" | 22.62" | +0.7% | Compare |
| 185/50R15 | 15" | 22.28" | −0.8% | Compare |
| 175/60R14 | 14" | 22.27" | −0.8% | Compare |
| 175/70R13 | 13" | 22.65" | +0.8% | Compare |
| 205/45R15 | 15" | 22.26" | −0.9% | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 17" | 22.65" | +0.9% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 205/40R16 tire?
- A 205/40R16 tire is 22.5 inches tall (570 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 3.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/40R16 mean?
- 205/40R16 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (82 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/40R16 tire make?
- About 898 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 70.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/40R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 185/45R16 instead of 205/40R16?
- 185/45R16 is +0.10 inches (+0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.