205/55R16 tire size in inches
A 205/55R16 tire measures
24.9" tall × 8.1" wide
4.44" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 811 revolutions per mile.
205/55R16 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (113 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
205/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.88 inches (632 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.44 inches (113 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 78.2 inches (1,985 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 811 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 504 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.9x8.1R16 |
| 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 205/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 205/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/50R16 | 24.86" | 8.86" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R16 | 24.96" | 6.89" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R16 | 24.98" | 11.22" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R16 | 24.74" | 7.28" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R16 | 25.04" | 10.04" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R16 | 24.68" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R16 | 24.66" | 10.83" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R16 | 25.21" | 7.68" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R16 | 25.25" | 9.25" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/50R16 | 24.46" | 8.46" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R16 | 25.29" | 11.61" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/55R16 | 24.44" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/35R17 | 17" | 24.85" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/70R13 | 13" | 24.85" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/45R18 | 18" | 24.91" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/35R19 | 19" | 24.93" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 185/75R14 | 14" | 24.93" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/25R20 | 20" | 24.82" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/25R19 | 19" | 24.81" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 245/30R19 | 19" | 24.79" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 225/45R17 | 17" | 24.97" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 195/65R15 | 15" | 24.98" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 215/40R18 | 18" | 24.77" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 215/65R14 | 14" | 25.00" | +0.5% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/55R16narrower: 24.4" × 7.7"
- 215/55R16wider: 25.3" × 8.5"
- 205/50R16lower profile: 24.1" × 8.1"
- 205/60R16taller sidewall: 25.7" × 8.1"
Compare 205/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/55R16 tire?
- A 205/55R16 tire is 24.9 inches tall (632 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 4.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/55R16 mean?
- 205/55R16 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (113 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/55R16 tire make?
- About 811 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 78.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/55R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 225/50R16 instead of 205/55R16?
- 225/50R16 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.