Metric tire size
205/55R16 tire size
A 205/55R16 tire is 24.9 inches (632 mm) tall and 8.1 in wide, for a 16-inch wheel, with a 4.4 in sidewall. That is the nominal size worked out from the code. Makers publish 24.7–25.2 in for real 205/55R16 tires (5 makers).
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Your current size
e.g. 265/70R17, 2657017 or 33x12.50R20
Where do I find my size?
It's on the tire sidewall, e.g. P265/70R17 115T, and on the tire placard sticker on the driver's door jamb (also in the owner's manual). The placard shows the size the vehicle came with; the sidewall shows what is fitted now. If they differ, use the placard as your starting point. Digits are enough here: 2657017 or 33125020.
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Real 205/55R16 tires: published diameters
Figures from the makers' own data books. They differ from the 24.9 in calculated figure because each tread design and construction measures slightly differently.
| Maker (data book) | Published diameter | Revs per mile | Approved wheel width | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falken | 24.9–25.2 in | 837–845 | 5.5–7.5 in | 3 |
| Goodyear | 24.9 in | 839–840 | 5.5–7.5 in | 2 |
| Hankook | 24.7–24.9 in | 834–842 | 5.5–7.5 in | 9 |
| Toyo | 24.8–24.9 in | 835–838 | 5.5–7.5 in | 2 |
| Uniroyal | 24.8 in | 836 | 5.5–7.5 in | 1 |
Equivalent sizes on other wheels
Sizes that appear in the maker data books with a diameter within 3% of 205/55R16. Same diameter is only one part of fitting a different size.
| Wheel | Real sizes within 3% (closest first) |
|---|---|
| 15-inch | 195/65R15 , 205/60R15 , 215/60R15 |
| 16-inch | 225/50R16 , 185/60R16 , 245/45R16 |
| 17-inch | 225/45R17 , 255/40R17 , 245/40R17 |
| 18-inch | 295/30R18 , 215/40R18 , 245/35R18 |
| 20-inch | 225/30R20 , 275/25R20 , 235/30R20 |
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FAQ
How tall is a 205/55R16 tire?
24.9 inches (632 mm) calculated from the size code. Makers publish 24.7–25.2 in for real tires in this size; the difference comes from tread design and construction.
How do you work out the 205/55R16 diameter?
Sidewall = 205 mm × 55% = 112.8 mm. Diameter = 16 in wheel + 2 × 112.8 mm ÷ 25.4 = 24.88 in.
Is 205/55R16 a 25-inch tire?
It is about 24.9 in tall nominally, so it is close to 25 inches. Real tires in a size vary slightly by model; check the maker's spec sheet for the exact tire.
What sizes are equivalent to 205/55R16?
Real sizes within 3% of its diameter include 225/45R17 (+0.4%), 295/30R18 (+0.4%) and 225/30R20 (+1.8%). Equal diameter alone doesn't make a size suitable: wheel width, offset, clearance and load rating all matter.
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/55R16 make?
About 811 calculated from its unloaded diameter. Makers publish 834–845 revs per mile, measured under load (a loaded tire rolls on a slightly smaller radius), which is why published figures are higher.
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