185/55R16 tire size in inches
A 185/55R16 tire measures
24.0" tall × 7.3" wide
4.01" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 840 revolutions per mile.
185/55R16 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (102 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
185/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.01 inches (610 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.28 inches (185 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.01 inches (102 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 75.4 inches (1,916 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 840 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 522 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.0x7.3R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 185/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 185/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/40R16 | 24.03" | 10.04" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/45R16 | 23.97" | 8.86" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 24.07" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R16 | 24.27" | 6.89" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/40R16 | 23.72" | 9.65" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/45R16 | 24.33" | 9.25" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/50R16 | 23.68" | 7.68" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/40R16 | 24.35" | 10.43" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/45R16 | 23.62" | 8.46" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/55R16 | 24.44" | 7.68" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/55R16 | 23.58" | 6.89" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/50R16 | 24.46" | 8.46" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/25R19 | 19" | 24.02" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/65R13 | 13" | 24.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 175/80R13 | 13" | 24.02" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/35R17 | 17" | 24.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R15 | 15" | 24.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 165/85R13 | 13" | 24.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/65R14 | 14" | 23.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 15" | 23.96" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/30R19 | 19" | 24.08" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 225/40R17 | 17" | 24.09" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 165/70R15 | 15" | 24.09" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 185/75R13 | 13" | 23.93" | −0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 175/55R16narrower: 23.6" × 6.9"
- 195/55R16wider: 24.4" × 7.7"
- 185/50R16lower profile: 23.3" × 7.3"
- 185/60R16taller sidewall: 24.7" × 7.3"
Compare 185/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 185/55R16 tire?
- A 185/55R16 tire is 24.0 inches tall (610 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 4.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 185/55R16 mean?
- 185/55R16 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (102 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 185/55R16 tire make?
- About 840 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 75.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 185/55R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/40R16 instead of 185/55R16?
- 255/40R16 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.