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205/55R16 Sizing Info

205/55R16
Diameter: 24.88 inches
Sidewall Height: 4.44 inches
Radius: 12.44 inches
Rim Diameter: 15 inches
Section Width: 8.07 inches
Circumference: 78.16 inches
Rev/Mile: 810.68
Rim Width Range: 5″, 5.5″, 6″, 6.5″, 7″
List of 205/55R16 Sized Tires

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

Michelin CrossClimate2
  • Rating: 4.70 / 5
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Firestone WeatherGrip
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • All-Season
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus II
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • All-Season
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BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • All-Season
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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • All-Season
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Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
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Continental PureContact LS
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
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General G-MAX RS
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
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Tire Size 205/55R16 in inches

Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:

205/55R16 Height - How tall is a 205/55R16 tire in inches?

This tire size is 24.878 inches tall.

205/55R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 205/55R16 tire?

This tire size is 8.071 inches wide (tread width).

What's the Sidewall Size of a 205/55R16 Tire in Inches?

This tire size has 4.439 inch sidewalls.

Other Questions About the 205/55R16 Tire Size

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

What size rims fit a 205/55R16 tire?

This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.

What is the next size up from 205/55R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 205/55R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
215/55R1625.3118.465+ 0.433 in+ 0.394 in
245/50R1625.6469.646+ 0.768 in+ 1.575 in
225/55R1625.7448.858+ 0.866 in+ 0.787 in
275/45R1625.74410.827+ 0.866 in+ 2.756 in
26x11.5R1626.00011.500+ 1.122 in+ 3.429 in

What is the next size down from 205/55R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 205/55R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
185/60R1624.7407.283- 0.138 in- 0.787 in
195/55R1624.4457.677- 0.433 in- 0.394 in
175/60R1624.2686.890- 0.61 in- 1.181 in
185/55R1624.0127.283- 0.866 in- 0.787 in
195/50R1623.6777.677- 1.201 in- 0.394 in

What does the 205 mean in tire size?

This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 205mm wide, or 24.878 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 205mm, or 112.75mm, which is 4.439 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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