235/55R16 tire size in inches
A 235/55R16 tire measures
26.2" tall × 9.3" wide
5.09" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 770 revolutions per mile.
235/55R16 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (129 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
235/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.18 inches (665 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.09 inches (129 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 82.2 inches (2,089 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 770 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 479 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.2x9.3R16 |
| 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 235/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 235/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/70R16 | 26.20" | 7.28" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/60R16 | 26.16" | 8.46" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R16 | 26.10" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/50R16 | 26.04" | 10.04" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/75R16 | 26.33" | 6.89" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R16 | 25.98" | 7.68" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R16 | 26.43" | 10.43" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/45R16 | 26.45" | 11.61" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 26.49" | 8.07" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R16 | 26.61" | 9.65" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R16 | 25.74" | 8.86" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R16 | 25.74" | 10.83" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/35R20 | 20" | 26.20" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/25R20 | 20" | 26.20" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/30R19 | 19" | 26.20" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/60R17 | 17" | 26.21" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/25R21 | 21" | 26.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/50R15 | 15" | 26.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/35R18 | 18" | 26.13" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/75R14 | 14" | 26.11" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 235/50R17 | 17" | 26.25" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 235/60R15 | 15" | 26.10" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 265/30R20 | 20" | 26.26" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/45R19 | 19" | 26.26" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/55R16narrower: 25.7" × 8.9"
- 245/55R16wider: 26.6" × 9.6"
- 235/50R16lower profile: 25.3" × 9.3"
- 235/60R16taller sidewall: 27.1" × 9.3"
Compare 235/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 235/55R16 tire?
- A 235/55R16 tire is 26.2 inches tall (665 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 5.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/55R16 mean?
- 235/55R16 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (129 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/55R16 tire make?
- About 770 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 82.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/55R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 185/70R16 instead of 235/55R16?
- 185/70R16 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.