205/55R16 tire size
A 205/55R16 tire is 205 mm wide with a 112.8 mm sidewall, 55% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 631.9 mm, or about 24.9 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly sedans.
Overall height
631.9 mm
24.9 in
Sidewall
112.8 mm
55%
Circumference
1,985 mm
Revs per km
504
Actual dimensions of 205/55R16
| Section width | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sidewall height | 112.8 mm (4.44 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 631.9 mm (24.9 in) |
| Circumference | 1,985 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 504 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 24.9x8.1R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 205 x 0.55 = 112.75 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (112.75 x 2) = 631.9 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 631.9 = 1,985 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.99 m, which is 504 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 205/55R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 205/55R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Altis | 2019–present | 1.8 G, HEV Smart | headlightmag.com |
Cars that can switch to 205/55R16
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 205/55R16. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda City / City Hatchback2023–present | 185/60R16 | +0.56% | Same wheel |
| Mazda22015–present | 185/60R16 | +0.56% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Veloz2022–present | 195/60R16 | −1.33% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV2022–present | 195/60R16 | −1.33% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV2025–present | 195/60R16 | −1.33% | Same wheel |
| BYD Dolphin2023–present | 195/60R16 | −1.33% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki XL72020–present | 195/60R16 | −1.33% | Same wheel |
| Honda Civic (FC)2016–2021 | 215/55R16 | −1.71% | Same wheel |
| MG ZSCurrent model | 215/55R16 | −1.71% | Same wheel |
| MG3 HYBRID+Current model | 195/55R16 | +1.77% | Same wheel |
| Nissan AlmeraCurrent model | 195/65R15 | −0.41% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Suzuki Ertiga2019–present | 185/65R15 | +1.67% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 205/55R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 205/55R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/50R16 | 631.4 mm | −0.5 mm (−0.08%) | 99.9 km/h | 112.5 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 225/45R17 | 634.3 mm | +2.4 mm (+0.38%) | 100.4 km/h | 101.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 195/65R15 | 634.5 mm | +2.6 mm (+0.41%) | 100.4 km/h | 126.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/40R18 | 629.2 mm | −2.7 mm (−0.43%) | 99.6 km/h | 86.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 185/60R16 | 628.4 mm | −3.5 mm (−0.55%) | 99.4 km/h | 111.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/60R15 | 627.0 mm | −4.9 mm (−0.78%) | 99.2 km/h | 123.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/50R17 | 636.8 mm | +4.9 mm (+0.78%) | 100.8 km/h | 102.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/40R18 | 637.2 mm | +5.3 mm (+0.84%) | 100.8 km/h | 90.0 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 225/50R16 at 631.4 mm, −0.5 mm (−0.08%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.9 km/h.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 225/45R17 (+0.38%), with the sidewall dropping from 112.8 mm to 101.3 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 195/65R15 (+0.41%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 126.8 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 205/55R16 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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Links open marketplace search results; prices change constantly and not every brand makes this size.
Load index and speed rating for 205/55R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 205/55R16 91H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 91 | 615 kg | 2,460 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 94 | 670 kg | 2,680 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
205/55R16 questions
How tall is a 205/55R16 tire?
About 24.9 inches, or 631.9 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 112.8 mm tall and the tire is 205 mm (8.1 in) wide.
Which cars use 205/55R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 205/55R16 comes on Toyota Corolla Altis.
Can I fit 225/50R16 instead of 205/55R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.08% (−0.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.9 km/h. The tread is 20 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 205/55R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 91: 615 kg per tire, 2,460 kg across four. XL versions are rated 94, or 670 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 205/55R16 91H.
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.