205R16C tire size
205R16C is a commercial tire written without an aspect ratio, which by convention means a sidewall of about 80% of the width: roughly 164.0 mm on a 205 mm tire. On a 16-inch rim that makes it about 734.4 mm, or 28.9 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly pickups.
Overall height
734.4 mm
28.9 in
Sidewall
164.0 mm
80%
Circumference
2,307 mm
Revs per km
433
Actual dimensions of 205R16C
| Section width | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sidewall height | 164.0 mm (6.46 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 734.4 mm (28.9 in) |
| Circumference | 2,307 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 433 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 28.9x8.1R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 205 x 0.8 = 164 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (164 x 2) = 734.4 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 734.4 = 2,307 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.31 m, which is 433 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 205R16C from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 205R16C; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu D-Max | 2020–present | Spark 4x4 | isuzu-tis.com |
Sizes that can replace 205R16C
No other commercial (C) size in our chart is within 3% of 205R16C, and a passenger tire of similar dimensions is no substitute because it carries far less load.
Buying 205R16C tires
Commercial (C) tires are priced by ply rating and load index. If the truck carries heavy loads, do not drop to a passenger tire to save money.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 205R16C
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 205R16C 110/108R, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single fitment | 110 | 1,060 kg | 4,240 kg |
| Dual fitment | 108 | 1,000 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
R
170 km/h
S
180 km/h
205R16C questions
How tall is a 205R16C tire?
About 28.9 inches, or 734.4 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 164.0 mm tall and the tire is 205 mm (8.1 in) wide.
Which cars use 205R16C tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 205R16C comes on Isuzu D-Max.
How much weight can a 205R16C tire carry?
205R16C is a commercial tire rated 110/108: 1,060 kg per tire fitted singly (4,240 kg across four), and 1,000 kg per tire when fitted as duals.
Other 16-inch sizes
See the full tire size chart →To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.