Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
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185/55 R15 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for premium tyres - there are tyre models available, which can be compared to 325/30 R21, 155/60 R15, 155/65 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (185mm), which means the sidewall height has 101.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R15, which means it fits to a 15 inch/381mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is mm, which is very similar to 205/60 R15(1969.78 mm), 275/35 R20(2200.69 mm), 215/40 R16(1817.1 mm), 275/45 R19(2293.68 mm), 215/55 R16(2019.73 mm), 275/70 R16(2486.26 mm), 215/70 R15(2142.57 mm). You can find 185/55 R15 on 43 car models - mainly Fiat, Volkswagen, Opel, Seat, Rover.