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205/55R16 Tires
Shop 205/55R16 tires for cars, SUVs, and crossovers. Compare all-season, winter, and all-weather options from top brands with free shipping across the USA.
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205/55R16 Tires — Buying Guide for American Drivers
205/55R16 is a popular tire size for cars, SUVs, and crossovers in the USA. You may also see this size written as 205/55R16, 205 55 R16, 205-55-16, or 2055516 — all of those refer to the same tire. When shopping 205/55R16 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 205/55R16 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 205/55R16 with the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which is also a legal requirement in Quebec from December 1 to March 15. All-weather 205/55R16 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 205/55R16 tire for your vehicle. Autrex ships across the USA with free shipping on orders over $99.
205/55R16 reads as a 205 mm tread width, a sidewall 55% as tall as that width, on a 16-inch rim.
We currently list 274 205/55R16 tires available to order, from brands including Continental, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Kumho and Nexen (135 all-season, 82 winter, 31 summer and 25 all-weather).
205/55R16 tire size specifications
205/55R16 is a metric tire size: a 205 mm section width, a sidewall 55% as tall as that width, on a 16-inch rim.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | 205/55R16 | From the size |
| Sizing system | Metric | From the size |
| Section width | 205 mm (8.1 in) | From the size |
| Aspect ratio | 55% | From the size |
| Sidewall height | 113 mm (4.4 in) | Calculated |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | From the size |
| Overall diameter | 632 mm (24.9 in) | Calculated |
| Circumference | 1,985 mm (78.2 in) | Calculated |
| Revolutions per km | 504 | Calculated |
| Overall diameter reported on listings | 24.70 to 25.00 in | Listings in stock |
| Load index | 89, 91, 94 | Listings in stock |
| Speed rating | H, S, T, V, W | 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 100 of the 274 205/55R16 tires we list in stock. Match them to your vehicle's placard.
Compare 205/55R16 tires by brand
274 205/55R16 tires in stock from 56 brands.
| Brand | In stock | Load index | Speed rating | Season | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 19 | — | — | — | — |
| Bridgestone | 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Yokohama | 15 | 91 | H, W | All-season, Summer | Avid Ascend LX, Advan Fleva, Avid Ascend GT |
| Kumho | 14 | 91, 94 | H, T, V | All-season, All-weather, Winter | WinterCraft Ice Wi31, Solus TA51a, Solus HA32 SUV |
| Nexen | 14 | 89, 91, 94 | H, T, V | All-season, All-weather, Winter | N'Priz AH5, N'Fera Supreme, Winguard Winspike 3 |
| Hankook | 13 | 91, 94 | H, T, V, W | All-season, All-weather, Winter | Winter I-Cept IZ3, Winter I-Pike RS2, Weatherflex GT |
| Goodyear | 10 | 89, 91 | H | All-season | Eagle RS-A, Assurance All-Season |
| Pirelli | 10 | 94 | H | Winter | ICE FRICTION |
| Toyo Tire | 10 | 91 | H | All-season | Extensa A/S II |
| Haida | 9 | 91, 94 | T, V | All-season, All-weather, Winter | HD687 UHP Winter, HD668 Touring, EX-Comfort |
| Nankang | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Falken | 8 | 91, 94 | H, T, V | All-season, Winter | Winterpeak F-Ice 1, Sincera SN250, Espia EPZII |
| Firestone | 8 | 91 | H, S, V, W | All-season, All-weather, Summer, Winter | All Season, Winterforce 2, FT140 |
| General Tire | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Sailun | 8 | 91, 94 | H, V, W | All-season, All-weather, Winter | Atrezzo SH408, Inspire, Atrezzo 4S |
| Antares Tires | 6 | 91, 94 | — | All-season, Winter | Ingens EV, Ingens A1, Grip 60 Ice Studdable |
| Mazzini | 6 | 91 | V | All-season | Eco307 |
| Michelin | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Mirage | 6 | 91, 94 | H, V, W | All-season, All-weather, Winter | MR162, MR-182, MR-W562 |
| Triangle | 6 | 91, 94 | T, V | All-season, All-weather, Summer, Winter | TH201, TE307, TA01 |
| General Tire & Rubber | 5 | 91, 94 | H, T, V, W | All-season, Summer, Winter | Altimax RT45, Altimax Arctic 12, G-Max RS |
| Laufenn | 5 | 91, 94 | T, V, W | All-season, All-weather, Winter | S Fit AS LH01, G Fit AS LH41, I Fit Ice LW71 |
| BF Goodrich | 4 | 91 | T | Winter | Winter T/A KSI |
| GT Radial | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Hercules Tires | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| HiFly | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Ironman Tires | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Rovelo | 4 | 91, 94 | H, V | All-season, All-weather, Winter | Instinct AS01, Instinct AW, Arctic Vision RW01 |
| Uniroyal | 4 | 91 | H, T, V, W | All-season, Winter | Tiger Paw Ice & Snow 4, Tiger Paw Touring A/S, Power Paw A/S |
| Westlake Tires | 4 | 91, 94 | T, W | All-season, Winter | Z-108 Zupereco, SW606 |
| ZETA | 4 | 91 | H, W | Summer, Winter | Alventi, Antarctica 5+ |
| Cooper Tire & Rubber | 3 | 91 | V | All-season | ProControl |
| iLink Tires | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Continental Tire | 2 | 91 | H, V | All-season | TrueContact Tour 54 |
| Doublestar | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Ironman | 2 | 91, 94 | T, V | All-season, Winter | iMOVE Gen 2 AS, Polar Trax GEN2 |
| Kelly Tires | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Kenda | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mastercraft Tires | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Maxxis | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Radar Tires | 2 | 91, 94 | T, V | Summer, Winter | RPX-800, Dimax Ice |
| Rydanz | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Anchee | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Arroyo Tires | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Atturo | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Firemax Tires | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Greentrac Tyres | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Hercules | 1 | 91 | V | All-season | Roadtour Connect AS |
| Lionhart | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nitto | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| PR MileKing | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Starfire | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Toledo | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Venom Power | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Versatyre | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Winrun | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Load, speed, season, model and price columns are read from 100 of the 274 listings. Counts cover every listing.
Vehicles that come with 205/55R16 tires
Our fitment reference lists 205/55R16 as a factory tire size on these vehicles. Check the placard in your door jamb for your exact trim before you order.
- Acura ILX (2015)Trims: Base, Hybrid
- Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (2016 to 2018)Trims: Premium, Premium Plus, Progressiv
- Chevrolet Cruze (2016 to 2019)Trims: Diesel, L, LT
- Chevrolet Sonic (2015 to 2020)Trims: LT
- Dodge Dart (2015 to 2016)Trims: Aero, SE, SXT
- Fiat 500L (2015 to 2020)Trims: Easy, Lounge, Pop, Sport
- Honda Civic (2015)Trims: EX, LX
- Hyundai Elantra (2015 to 2026)Trims: Blue Hybrid, Eco, Essential, GL
- Hyundai Elantra GT (2015 to 2018)Trims: Base, SE
- Hyundai Ioniq (2017 to 2022)Trims: Electric, Electric Limited, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid SE
- Kia Forte (2015 to 2024)Trims: EX, EX+, GT-Line, LX
- Kia Forte Koup (2015 to 2017)Trims: EX
- Kia Forte5 (2015 to 2018, 2020 to 2024)Trims: EX, LX
- Kia K4 (2025 to 2027)Trims: EX, EX+, GT-Line Turbo Limited, LX
- Kia Rondo (2015 to 2017)Trims: L, LX
- Lexus CT200h (2017)Trims: Base
- Mazda 5 (2015 to 2017)Trims: GS, Sport
- Mini Cooper Clubman (2016 to 2019)Trims: ALL4, Base
- Nissan LEAF (2015 to 2025)Trims: S, S Plus
- Nissan Sentra (2015 to 2019)Trims: FE+S, S, SV
- Nissan Versa (2019 to 2025)Trims: S, SV
- Scion xB (2015)Trims: Base
- Subaru Impreza (2015 to 2026)Trims: Base, Convenience, Premium, Sport-tech
- Toyota Corolla (2015 to 2027)Trims: Base, Hybrid LE, Hybrid Nightshade, Hybrid SE
- Volkswagen e-Golf (2016 to 2020)Trims: Comfortline, Limited Edition, SE, SEL Premium
- Volkswagen Golf (2015 to 2021)Trims: Comfortline, Comfortline TDI, SE, TDI S
- Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (2015 to 2019)Trims: Comfortline, Comfortline TDI, Execline, SE
- Volkswagen Jetta (2015 to 2018)Trims: Comfortline, Comfortline TDI, S, SE
The list is capped, so older model years of some vehicles may be missing.
205/55R16 tire questions
- What does 205/55R16 mean?
- 205/55R16 describes a tire 205 mm wide at its widest point, with a sidewall 55% as tall as it is wide, built for a 16-inch rim.
- How tall is a 205/55R16 tire?
- Calculated from the size, a 205/55R16 tire stands about 632 mm (24.9 inches) tall. The tires we list in this size report 24.70 to 25.00 inches, because real tires vary by model.
- Which brands make 205/55R16 tires?
- We currently list 205/55R16 tires from Continental, Bridgestone, Yokohama, Kumho, Nexen, Hankook, Goodyear and Pirelli.
- Which vehicles use 205/55R16 tires?
- Our fitment reference lists 205/55R16 as a factory size on vehicles including Acura ILX, Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic and Dodge Dart. Confirm the placard size for your trim before you order.
