215/55R16 tire size in inches
A 215/55R16 tire measures
25.3" tall × 8.5" wide
4.66" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 797 revolutions per mile.
215/55R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.31 inches (643 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.66 inches (118 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 79.5 inches (2,020 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 797 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 495 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.3x8.5R16 |
| 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 215/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/40R16 | 25.29" | 11.61" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R16 | 25.25" | 9.25" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R16 | 25.39" | 10.43" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R16 | 25.21" | 7.68" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 25.47" | 7.28" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R16 | 25.04" | 10.04" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R16 | 25.65" | 6.89" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R16 | 25.65" | 9.65" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R16 | 24.98" | 11.22" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R16 | 24.96" | 6.89" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R16 | 25.69" | 8.07" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 24.88" | 8.07" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/30R20 | 20" | 25.31" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/35R18 | 18" | 25.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/70R14 | 14" | 25.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/45R17 | 17" | 25.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/75R15 | 15" | 25.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/80R13 | 13" | 25.28" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/40R17 | 17" | 25.35" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/45R18 | 18" | 25.26" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/30R19 | 19" | 25.26" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/85R13 | 13" | 25.38" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 165/80R15 | 15" | 25.39" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 325/25R19 | 19" | 25.40" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/55R16narrower: 24.9" × 8.1"
- 225/55R16wider: 25.7" × 8.9"
- 215/50R16lower profile: 24.5" × 8.5"
- 215/60R16taller sidewall: 26.2" × 8.5"
Compare 215/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/55R16 tire?
- A 215/55R16 tire is 25.3 inches tall (643 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 4.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/55R16 mean?
- 215/55R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/55R16 tire make?
- About 797 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 79.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/55R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 295/40R16 instead of 215/55R16?
- 295/40R16 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.