Tires
215/55R16 Tires
Shop 215/55R16 tires for cars, SUVs, and crossovers. Compare all-season, winter, and all-weather options from top brands with free shipping across the USA.
215/55R16 Tires — Buying Guide for American Drivers
215/55R16 is a popular tire size for cars, SUVs, and crossovers in the USA. You may also see this size written as 215/55R16, 215 55 R16, 215-55-16, or 2155516 — all of those refer to the same tire. When shopping 215/55R16 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 215/55R16 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 215/55R16 with the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which is also a legal requirement in Quebec from December 1 to March 15. All-weather 215/55R16 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 215/55R16 tire for your vehicle. Autrex ships across the USA with free shipping on orders over $99.
215/55R16 reads as a 215 mm tread width, a sidewall 55% as tall as that width, on a 16-inch rim.
We currently list 152 215/55R16 tires available to order, from brands including Hankook, Sailun, Continental, Firestone and Bridgestone (63 winter, 62 all-season, 22 all-weather and 3 summer).
215/55R16 tire size specifications
215/55R16 is a metric tire size: a 215 mm section width, a sidewall 55% as tall as that width, on a 16-inch rim.
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tire size | 215/55R16 | From the size |
| Sizing system | Metric | From the size |
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) | From the size |
| Aspect ratio | 55% | From the size |
| Sidewall height | 118 mm (4.7 in) | Calculated |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | From the size |
| Overall diameter | 643 mm (25.3 in) | Calculated |
| Circumference | 2,020 mm (79.5 in) | Calculated |
| Revolutions per km | 495 | Calculated |
Vehicles that come with 215/55R16 tires
Our fitment reference lists 215/55R16 as a factory tire size on these vehicles. Check the placard in your door jamb for your exact trim before you order.
- Acura Legend (1987 to 1995)Trims: GS, L, LS
- Audi A4 (2001 to 2009)Trims: Avant, Base, Cabriolet
- Audi A4 Quattro (1996 to 2009)Trims: Avant, Base, Cabriolet
- Audi A6 (2002 to 2004)Trims: Base
- Audi A6 Quattro (2000 to 2004)Trims: Avant, Base
- Chevrolet HHR (2006 to 2011)Trims: LS, LS Panel, LT, LT Panel
- Chrysler Sebring (1996 to 2000)Trims: JX, JXi
- Eagle Talon (1995 to 1996)Trims: TSi
- Ford Focus (2012 to 2018)Trims: SE, SEL
- Ford Transit Connect (2014 to 2023)Trims: Titanium, XL, XLT
- Honda Civic (2016 to 2026)Trims: DX, EX, LX, LX-P
- Honda Insight (2019 to 2022)Trims: Base, EX, LX
- INFINITI I30 (1998 to 2001)Trims: Base
- Mazda Millenia (1995 to 2002)Trims: Base, L, S
- Mercedes-Benz 400E (1992 to 1993)Trims: Base
- Mercedes-Benz E300 (1995 to 1999)Trims: Base
- Mercedes-Benz E320 (1994 to 2002)Trims: 4Matic, Base
- Mercedes-Benz E420 (1994 to 1995, 1997)Trims: Base
- Mercedes-Benz E430 (1998 to 1999)Trims: Base
- Mitsubishi Eclipse (1995 to 1996)Trims: GSX
- Nissan Maxima (1997 to 2003)Trims: GLE, GXE, SE
- Ram ProMaster City (2015 to 2022)Trims: Base, SLT, ST, Tradesman
- Saab 9-3 (2003 to 2011)Trims: 2.0T, Arc, Linear, Turbo4
- Saab 9-5 (1999 to 2005)Trims: 2.3t, Arc, Base, Gary Fisher
- Saturn L300 (2003 to 2005)Trims: 2, 3, Base
- Saturn LW300 (2003)Trims: Base
- Subaru SVX (1997)Trims: L, LSi
- Volkswagen Eos (2007 to 2011)Trims: 2.0T, 3.2, Base, Komfort
- Volkswagen Passat (2003 to 2004, 2006 to 2010)Trims: 2.0T, Base, Trendline, Turbo
- Volvo S60 (2001 to 2007)Trims: 2.4, 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD
- Volvo S80 (1999 to 2005)Trims: 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, 2.9
- Volvo V70 (2000 to 2007)Trims: 2.4T, 2.5T, 2.5T AWD, T5
215/55R16 tire questions
- What does 215/55R16 mean?
- 215/55R16 describes a tire 215 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 215/55R16 tire?
- Calculated from the size, a 215/55R16 tire stands about 643 mm (25.3 inches) tall.
- Which vehicles use 215/55R16 tires?
- Our fitment reference lists 215/55R16 as a factory size on vehicles including Acura Legend, Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, Audi A6 and Audi A6 Quattro. Confirm the placard size for your trim before you order.