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185/55R16 Sizing Info

185/55R16
Diameter: 24.01 inches
Sidewall Height: 4.01 inches
Radius: 12.01 inches
Rim Diameter: 16.00 inches
Section Width: 7.28 inches
Circumference: 75.44 inches
Rev/Mile: 839.92
Rim Width Range: 4.5″, 5″, 5.5″, 6″, 6.5″
List of 185/55R16 Sized Tires

All of the tires listed below will fit the size you are looking for. 

Michelin X-Ice Xi3
  • Rating: 4.41 / 5
  • Snow & Ice
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Yokohama iceGUARD iG20
  • Rating: 3.93 / 5
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Hankook Ventus V2 concept2
  • Rating: 3.40 / 5
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Tire Size 185/55R16 in inches

Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:

185/55R16 Height - How tall is a 185/55R16 tire in inches?

This tire size is 24.012 inches tall.

185/55R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 185/55R16 tire?

This tire size is 7.283 inches wide (tread width).

What's the Sidewall Size of a 185/55R16 Tire in Inches?

This tire size has 4.006 inch sidewalls.

Other Questions About the 185/55R16 Tire Size

Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:

What size rims fit a 185/55R16 tire?

This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.

What is the next size up from 185/55R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 185/55R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
205/50R1624.0718.071+ 0.059 in+ 0.787 in
195/55R1624.4457.677+ 0.433 in+ 0.394 in
215/50R1624.4658.465+ 0.453 in+ 1.181 in
240/45R1624.5049.449+ 0.492 in+ 2.165 in
245/45R1624.6819.646+ 0.669 in+ 2.362 in

What is the next size down from 185/55R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 185/55R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
175/50R1622.8906.890- 1.122 in- 0.394 in
165/50R1622.4966.496- 1.516 in- 0.787 in
165/45R1621.8466.496- 2.165 in- 0.787 in
165/40R1621.1976.496- 2.815 in- 0.787 in

What does the 185 mean in tire size?

This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 185mm wide, or 24.012 inches wide.

What does the 55 mean in tire size?

This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 55% of 185mm, or 101.75mm, which is 4.006 inches.

What does the 16 mean in tire size?

This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 16 inch wheel.



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