205/55 R16 - Best tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews
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205/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for 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 (205mm), which means the sidewall height has 112.75 mm. The wheel diameter is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is mm, which is very similar to 205/50 R17(2000.57 mm), 275/30 R20(2114.29 mm), 205/70 R15(2098.58 mm), 275/40 R20(2287.08 mm), 215/45 R17(1964.44 mm), 275/55 R17(2306.87 mm), 215/60 R17(2167.07 mm). You can find 205/55 R16 on 114 car models - mainly Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Peugeot, Volkswagen, Audi.
