Tires
205/60R16 Tires
Shop 205/60R16 tires for cars, SUVs, and crossovers. Compare all-season, winter, and all-weather options from top brands with free shipping across the USA.
205/60R16 Tires — Buying Guide for American Drivers
205/60R16 is a popular tire size for cars, SUVs, and crossovers in the USA. You may also see this size written as 205/60R16, 205 60 R16, 205-60-16, or 2056016 — all of those refer to the same tire. When shopping 205/60R16 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 205/60R16 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 205/60R16 with the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which is also a legal requirement in Quebec from December 1 to March 15. All-weather 205/60R16 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 205/60R16 tire for your vehicle. Autrex ships across the USA with free shipping on orders over $99.
205/60R16 tire size specifications
205/60R16 is a metric tire size: a 205 mm section width, a sidewall 60% as tall as that width, on a 16-inch rim.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | 205/60R16 | From the size |
| Sizing system | Metric | From the size |
| Section width | 205 mm (8.1 in) | From the size |
| Aspect ratio | 60% | From the size |
| Sidewall height | 123 mm (4.8 in) | Calculated |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | From the size |
| Overall diameter | 652 mm (25.7 in) | Calculated |
| Circumference | 2,050 mm (80.7 in) | Calculated |
| Revolutions per km | 488 | Calculated |
Vehicles that come with 205/60R16 tires
Our fitment reference lists 205/60R16 as a factory tire size on these vehicles. Check the placard in your door jamb for your exact trim before you order.
- Ford EcoSport (2018 to 2022)Trims: S, SE
- Hyundai Ioniq (2020 to 2021)Trims: Electric Limited, Electric Preferred, Electric SE, Electric Ultimate
- Hyundai Kona (2018 to 2023)Trims: Essential, SE, Ultimate
- Kia Niro (2017 to 2026)Trims: EX, EX Premium, EX Touring, FE
- Kia Soul (2014 to 2025)Trims: +, Base, EX, EX+
- Kia Soul EV (2015 to 2023)Trims: +, Base, E, Limited
- Mazda 3 (2014 to 2026)Trims: 100th Anniversary Edition, 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S
- Mazda 3 Sport (2014 to 2026)Trims: GS, GT, GX, Suna Edition
- Mitsubishi Lancer (2013 to 2017)Trims: DE, ES, ES Sportback, GT
- Nissan Kicks (2018 to 2024)Trims: S
- Nissan Kicks Play (2025 to 2026)Trims: S
- Nissan Sentra (2020 to 2027)Trims: S, S Plus, SV, SV Premium
- Subaru Legacy (2014)Trims: 2.5i
- Toyota Prius V (2014 to 2018)Trims: Base, Four, Three, Two
- Volkswagen Golf Alltrack (2017 to 2018)Trims: Trendline
- Volkswagen Jetta (2018 to 2027)Trims: Comfortline, Execline, Highline, S
The list is capped, so older model years of some vehicles may be missing.
205/60R16 tire questions
- What does 205/60R16 mean?
- 205/60R16 describes a tire 205 mm wide at its widest point, with a sidewall 60% as tall as it is wide, built for a 16-inch rim.
- How tall is a 205/60R16 tire?
- Calculated from the size, a 205/60R16 tire stands about 652 mm (25.7 inches) tall.
- Which vehicles use 205/60R16 tires?
- Our fitment reference lists 205/60R16 as a factory size on vehicles including Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Ioniq, Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro and Kia Soul. Confirm the placard size for your trim before you order.