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 Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
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205/50R16 | 24.071 | 8.071 | + 0.059 in | + 0.787 in |
195/55R16 | 24.445 | 7.677 | + 0.433 in | + 0.394 in |
215/50R16 | 24.465 | 8.465 | + 0.453 in | + 1.181 in |
240/45R16 | 24.504 | 9.449 | + 0.492 in | + 2.165 in |
245/45R16 | 24.681 | 9.646 | + 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 Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
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175/50R16 | 22.890 | 6.890 | - 1.122 in | - 0.394 in |
165/50R16 | 22.496 | 6.496 | - 1.516 in | - 0.787 in |
165/45R16 | 21.846 | 6.496 | - 2.165 in | - 0.787 in |
165/40R16 | 21.197 | 6.496 | - 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.