185/60R16 tire size
A 185/60R16 tire is 185 mm wide with a 111.0 mm sidewall, 60% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 628.4 mm, or about 24.7 inches, tall. Our data lists 2 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly sedans and hatchbacks.
Overall height
628.4 mm
24.7 in
Sidewall
111.0 mm
60%
Circumference
1,974 mm
Revs per km
507
Actual dimensions of 185/60R16
| Section width | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Sidewall height | 111.0 mm (4.37 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 628.4 mm (24.7 in) |
| Circumference | 1,974 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 507 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 24.7x7.3R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 185 x 0.6 = 111 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (111 x 2) = 628.4 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 628.4 = 1,974 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.97 m, which is 507 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 185/60R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 185/60R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda City / City Hatchback | 2023–present | e:HEV V, e:HEV SV, e:HEV RS | honda.co.th |
| Mazda2 | 2015–present | 16-inch wheel grades | community.headlightmag.com |
Sizes that can replace 185/60R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 185/60R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/40R18 | 629.2 mm | +0.8 mm (+0.13%) | 100.1 km/h | 86.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 205/60R15 | 627.0 mm | −1.4 mm (−0.22%) | 99.8 km/h | 123.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/45R17 | 625.3 mm | −3.1 mm (−0.49%) | 99.5 km/h | 96.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 631.9 mm | +3.5 mm (+0.56%) | 100.6 km/h | 112.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/65R15 | 634.5 mm | +6.1 mm (+0.97%) | 101.0 km/h | 126.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/65R15 | 621.5 mm | −6.9 mm (−1.10%) | 98.9 km/h | 120.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/55R16 | 620.9 mm | −7.5 mm (−1.19%) | 98.8 km/h | 107.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/50R17 | 636.8 mm | +8.4 mm (+1.34%) | 101.3 km/h | 102.5 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 205/55R16 at 631.9 mm, +3.5 mm (+0.56%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 100.6 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 1.8 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 215/45R17 (−0.49%), with the sidewall dropping from 111.0 mm to 96.8 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 205/60R15 (−0.22%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 123.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 185/60R16 tires
Passenger tires in this size come in eco, comfort and sport lines. Japanese and European brands usually cost more than Asian ones, and the difference shows in noise, wet braking and tread life.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 185/60R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 185/60R16 86H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 86 | 530 kg | 2,120 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
H
210 km/h
V
240 km/h
185/60R16 questions
How tall is a 185/60R16 tire?
About 24.7 inches, or 628.4 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 111.0 mm tall and the tire is 185 mm (7.3 in) wide.
Which cars use 185/60R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 185/60R16 comes on Honda City / City Hatchback and Mazda2.
Can I fit 205/55R16 instead of 185/60R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +0.56% (+3.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 100.6 km/h. The tread is 20 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 185/60R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 86: 530 kg per tire, 2,120 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 185/60R16 86H.
Other 16-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.