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215/55R16 Sizing Info

215/55R16
Diameter: 25.31 inches
Sidewall Height: 4.66 inches
Radius: 12.66 inches
Rim Diameter: 16.00 inches
Section Width: 8.46 inches
Circumference: 79.52 inches
Rev/Mile: 796.81
Rim Width Range: 5.5″, 6″, 6.5″, 7″, 7.5″
List of 215/55R16 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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Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
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Firestone WeatherGrip
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
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Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus II
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
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Continental TrueContact Tour
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
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Goodyear Assurance MaxLife
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
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Tire Size 215/55R16 in inches

Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:

215/55R16 Height - How tall is a 215/55R16 tire in inches?

This tire size is 25.311 inches tall.

215/55R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 215/55R16 tire?

This tire size is 8.465 inches wide (tread width).

What's the Sidewall Size of a 215/55R16 Tire in Inches?

This tire size has 4.656 inch sidewalls.

Other Questions About the 215/55R16 Tire Size

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

What size rims fit a 215/55R16 tire?

This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.

What is the next size up from 215/55R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 215/55R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
245/50R1625.6469.646+ 0.335 in+ 1.181 in
225/55R1625.7448.858+ 0.433 in+ 0.394 in
275/45R1625.74410.827+ 0.433 in+ 2.362 in
26x11.5R1626.00011.500+ 0.689 in+ 3.035 in
255/50R1626.03910.039+ 0.728 in+ 1.575 in

What is the next size down from 215/55R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 215/55R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
195/60R1625.2137.677- 0.098 in- 0.787 in
25x5R1625.0005.000- 0.311 in- 3.465 in
205/55R1624.8788.071- 0.433 in- 0.394 in
185/60R1624.7407.283- 0.571 in- 1.181 in
195/55R1624.4457.677- 0.866 in- 0.787 in

What does the 215 mean in tire size?

This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 215mm wide, or 25.311 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 215mm, or 118.25mm, which is 4.656 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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