215/55R16 tire size
A 215/55R16 tire is 215 mm wide with a 118.3 mm sidewall, 55% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 642.9 mm, or about 25.3 inches, tall. Our data lists 2 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly sedans and SUVs and crossovers.
Overall height
642.9 mm
25.3 in
Sidewall
118.3 mm
55%
Circumference
2,020 mm
Revs per km
495
Actual dimensions of 215/55R16
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 118.3 mm (4.66 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 642.9 mm (25.3 in) |
| Circumference | 2,020 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 495 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 25.3x8.5R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.55 = 118.25 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (118.25 x 2) = 642.9 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 642.9 = 2,020 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.02 m, which is 495 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 215/55R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 215/55R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic (FC) | 2016–2021 | 1.8 E, 1.8 EL | headlightmag.com |
| MG ZS | Current model | 16-inch wheel grades | mgcars.com |
Cars that can switch to 215/55R16
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/55R16. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Veloz2022–present | 195/60R16 | +0.39% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV2022–present | 195/60R16 | +0.39% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV2025–present | 195/60R16 | +0.39% | Same wheel |
| BYD Dolphin2023–present | 195/60R16 | +0.39% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki XL72020–present | 195/60R16 | +0.39% | Same wheel |
| Mazda32019–present | 205/60R16 | −1.46% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Corolla Altis2019–present | 205/55R16 | +1.74% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2023–present | 185/60R16 | +2.31% | Same wheel |
| Mazda22015–present | 185/60R16 | +2.31% | Same wheel |
| Nissan AlmeraCurrent model | 195/65R15 | +1.32% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 215/55R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/55R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/45R17 | 643.3 mm | +0.4 mm (+0.06%) | 100.1 km/h | 105.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 235/40R18 | 645.2 mm | +2.3 mm (+0.36%) | 100.4 km/h | 94.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 195/60R16 | 640.4 mm | −2.5 mm (−0.39%) | 99.6 km/h | 117.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/60R15 | 639.0 mm | −3.9 mm (−0.61%) | 99.4 km/h | 129.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 646.8 mm | +3.9 mm (+0.61%) | 100.6 km/h | 107.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/40R18 | 637.2 mm | −5.7 mm (−0.89%) | 99.1 km/h | 90.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/50R17 | 636.8 mm | −6.1 mm (−0.95%) | 99.1 km/h | 102.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/45R18 | 650.7 mm | +7.8 mm (+1.21%) | 101.2 km/h | 96.8 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 195/60R16 at 640.4 mm, −2.5 mm (−0.39%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.6 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 1.3 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 235/45R17 (+0.06%), with the sidewall dropping from 118.3 mm to 105.8 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 215/60R15 (−0.61%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 129.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/55R16 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 215/55R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/55R16 93H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 93 | 650 kg | 2,600 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 97 | 730 kg | 2,920 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
215/55R16 questions
How tall is a 215/55R16 tire?
About 25.3 inches, or 642.9 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 118.3 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/55R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 215/55R16 comes on Honda Civic (FC) and MG ZS.
Can I fit 195/60R16 instead of 215/55R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.39% (−2.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.6 km/h. The tread is 20 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/55R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 93: 650 kg per tire, 2,600 kg across four. XL versions are rated 97, or 730 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/55R16 93H.
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.