Tires
205/45R16 Tires
Shop 205/45R16 tires for cars, SUVs, and crossovers. Compare all-season, winter, and all-weather options from top brands with free shipping across the USA.
25 products found
205/45R16 Tires — Buying Guide for American Drivers
205/45R16 is a popular tire size for cars, SUVs, and crossovers in the USA. You may also see this size written as 205/45R16, 205 45 R16, 205-45-16, or 2054516 — all of those refer to the same tire. When shopping 205/45R16 tires, look for a load index that matches your vehicle's placard rating (typically 91–110 for passenger and light truck applications) and a speed rating of H or V for highway driving. All-season 205/45R16 tires are built for spring, summer, and fall driving when average temperatures stay above 7 °C — they harden in real American winter cold, so they're not a substitute for proper winter rubber. For sub-zero temperatures, snow, and ice you want a dedicated winter tire in 205/45R16 with the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which is also a legal requirement in Quebec from December 1 to March 15. All-weather 205/45R16 tires split the difference — 3PMSF-certified for winter use but designed to run year-round without a seasonal swap, which is the right call for milder American climates. Filter by season, brand, speed rating, and load index above to find the right 205/45R16 tire for your vehicle. Autrex ships across the USA with free shipping on orders over $99.
205/45R16 reads as a 205 mm tread width, a sidewall 45% as tall as that width, on a 16-inch rim.
We currently list 25 205/45R16 tires available to order, from brands including Toyo Tire, Nankang, Mirage, Yokohama and Falken (13 summer, 8 all-season, 2 all-weather and 2 winter).
205/45R16 tire size specifications
205/45R16 is a metric tire size: a 205 mm section width, a sidewall 45% as tall as that width, on a 16-inch rim.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | 205/45R16 | From the size |
| Sizing system | Metric | From the size |
| Section width | 205 mm (8.1 in) | From the size |
| Aspect ratio | 45% | From the size |
| Sidewall height | 92 mm (3.6 in) | Calculated |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | From the size |
| Overall diameter | 591 mm (23.3 in) | Calculated |
| Circumference | 1,856 mm (73.1 in) | Calculated |
| Revolutions per km | 539 | Calculated |
| Overall diameter reported on listings | 22.91 to 23.30 in | Listings in stock |
| Load index | 83, 84, 87 | Listings in stock |
| Speed rating | H, V, W, Y | Listings in stock |
| Tire type | P | Listings in stock |
| Seasons | All-season, All-weather, Summer, Winter | Listings in stock |
Dimensions are calculated from the size and are nominal; real tires vary by model. Load index, speed rating and load range are read from the 25 205/45R16 tires we list in stock. Match them to your vehicle's placard.
Compare 205/45R16 tires by brand
25 205/45R16 tires in stock from 23 brands.
| Brand | In stock | Load index | Speed rating | Season | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nankang | 3 | 87 | V, W | Summer | NS-II NS Ultra-Sport UHP, AR-1, CR-S |
| Toyo Tire | 3 | 83, 87 | V, W | All-season, Summer | Proxes R888R, Proxes R1R, Extensa HP II |
| Mirage | 2 | 87 | H, V | All-weather, Winter | MR-762AS, MR-W562 |
| Yokohama | 2 | 84, 87 | V, W | Summer | Advan Fleva, Advan Neova AD09 |
| Arroyo Tires | 1 | 87 | W | All-season | Grand Sport A/S |
| BF Goodrich | 1 | 87 | W | All-season | G-Force COMP-2 A/S PLUS |
| Bridgestone | 1 | 87 | W | Summer | Potenza RE-71R |
| Continental | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Continental Tire | 1 | 83 | Y | Summer | ExtremeContact Sport 02 |
| Falken | 1 | 87 | V | All-season | Ziex ZE960 AS |
| Firemax | 1 | 87 | W | Summer | FM601 |
| Firemax Tires | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| General Tire | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| General Tire & Rubber | 1 | 83 | W | All-season | G-Max AS-07 |
| Gepormax | 1 | 87 | H | Winter | Winter Sport |
| Gepormax Tires | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Hankook | 1 | 83 | V | All-season | Ventus V2 Concept2 |
| Kumho | 1 | 87 | V | All-weather | Solus HA32 SUV |
| Lionhart | 1 | 87 | W | All-season | LH-501 |
| Nitto | 1 | 87 | V | All-season | Neo Gen |
| Triangle | 1 | 87 | W | Summer | TH202 |
| Zestino | 1 | 83 | W | Summer | Acrova 07A |
| ZETA | 1 | 87 | W | Summer | ZTR10 |
Vehicles that come with 205/45R16 tires
Our fitment reference lists 205/45R16 as a factory tire size on these vehicles. Check the placard in your door jamb for your exact trim before you order.
- Honda Fit (2007)Trims: Base, Sport
- Hyundai Accent (2007 to 2011)Trims: SE
- Kia Rio (2007 to 2011)Trims: SX
- Kia Rio5 (2007 to 2011)Trims: SX
- Lotus Elan (1990 to 1992)Trims: Base
- Mazda Miata (2001 to 2005)Trims: Base, LS, SE, Shinsen
205/45R16 tire questions
- What does 205/45R16 mean?
- 205/45R16 describes a tire 205 mm wide at its widest point, with a sidewall 45% as tall as it is wide, built for a 16-inch rim.
- How tall is a 205/45R16 tire?
- Calculated from the size, a 205/45R16 tire stands about 591 mm (23.3 inches) tall. The tires we list in this size report 22.91 to 23.30 inches, because real tires vary by model.
- Which brands make 205/45R16 tires?
- We currently list 205/45R16 tires from Nankang, Toyo Tire, Mirage, Yokohama, Arroyo Tires, BF Goodrich, Bridgestone and Continental.
- Which vehicles use 205/45R16 tires?
- Our fitment reference lists 205/45R16 as a factory size on vehicles including Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Kia Rio5 and Lotus Elan. Confirm the placard size for your trim before you order.
