205/55R16 Tire Size
Dimensions of a 205/55R16 tire in inches and millimeters, with equivalent and plus sizes.
205/55R16 dimensions
A 205/55R16 tire is 205 mm wide with a sidewall that is 55% of the width (113 mm), mounted on a 16-inch rim. Its overall diameter is about 24.88 inches (632 mm), so it is roughly a 24.9-inch tall tire.
| Overall diameter | 24.88 in | 632 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 in | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.44 in | 112.8 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406 mm |
| Circumference | 78.2 in | 1985 mm |
| Revolutions | 811 per mile | 504 per km |
Equivalent sizes on a 16-inch rim
These sizes stay within ±3% of the 205/55R16 diameter on the same rim — the range most tire shops use. Not every size is made in every tire model, and only sizes approved for your vehicle (with the right load and speed rating) should be fitted.
| Size | Diameter | mm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/50R16 | 24.86 in | 631 mm | -0.1% |
| 185/60R16 | 24.74 in | 628 mm | -0.6% |
| 195/60R16 | 25.21 in | 640 mm | +1.3% |
| 215/50R16 | 24.46 in | 621 mm | -1.7% |
| 195/55R16 | 24.44 in | 621 mm | -1.7% |
| 215/55R16 | 25.31 in | 643 mm | +1.7% |
| 185/65R16 | 25.47 in | 647 mm | +2.4% |
Plus and minus sizes
Changing the rim size? These options on 15-, 17- and 18-inch rims keep the overall diameter within ±3%.
| Size | Diameter | mm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/45R18 | 24.91 in | 633 mm | +0.1% |
| 225/45R17 | 24.97 in | 634 mm | +0.4% |
| 195/65R15 | 24.98 in | 634 mm | +0.4% |
| 215/40R18 | 24.77 in | 629 mm | -0.4% |
| 225/55R15 | 24.74 in | 628 mm | -0.5% |
| 205/60R15 | 24.69 in | 627 mm | -0.8% |
| 205/50R17 | 25.07 in | 637 mm | +0.8% |
| 195/50R17 | 24.68 in | 627 mm | -0.8% |
| 225/40R18 | 25.09 in | 637 mm | +0.8% |
| 215/45R17 | 24.62 in | 625 mm | -1.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is a 205/55R16 tire?
About 24.88 inches (632 mm) in overall diameter.
How wide is a 205/55R16 tire?
The section width is 205 mm, about 8.1 inches.
What size can replace 205/55R16?
On the same rim, 225/50R16 is the closest size (-0.1% diameter). Use only sizes approved for your vehicle.
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/55R16 tire make?
About 811 revolutions per mile (504 per km).
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