Best 185/55 R16 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

185/55 R16 in inches What rims fit 185/55 R16 tires What is 185/55 R16?

Best 185/55 R16 All-Season Tires

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General AltiMAX RT43
Overall: 80.3%
Dry: 84.7%
Wet: 82.5%
Snow: 75%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 89.5%
Buy again: 93%
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Cooper Evolution Tour
Overall: 76%
Dry: 88%
Wet: 82%
Snow: 72%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 82%
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Image of Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
Overall: 73%
Dry: 87.5%
Wet: 82%
Snow: 69.5%
Comfort: 81.5%
Wear: 76.5%
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Kumho Ecsta PA51
Overall: 70%
Dry: 83.3%
Wet: 60%
Snow: 60%
Comfort: 60%
Buy again: 60%
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Kumho Ecsta PA31
Overall: 59.4%
Dry: 71.7%
Wet: 71%
Snow: 66%
Comfort: 69.5%
Wear: 58.5%
Buy again: 60%
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Firestone All Season
Overall: 40.6%
Dry: 59%
Wet: 50.5%
Snow: 52%
Comfort: 49%
Wear: 57.5%
Buy again: 10%
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Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Overall: 35%
Dry: 76%
Wet: 63%
Snow: 51%
Comfort: 66%
Wear: 63%
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Best 185/55 R16 Summer Tires

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Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus
Overall: 53.3%
Dry: 71.8%
Wet: 63%
Snow: 50%
Comfort: 64%
Wear: 69%
Buy again: 35%
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Image of Nexen N Priz AH8
Nexen N Priz AH8
Overall: 32%
Dry: 76%
Wet: 66%
Snow: 38%
Comfort: 66%
Wear: 67%
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Toyo Extensa HP II
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Best 185/55 R16 Winter Tires

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Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Overall: 85%
Dry: 85%
Wet: 88%
Snow: 88%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 90%
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Image of Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Bridgestone Blizzak WS80
Overall: 83.3%
Dry: 76.7%
Wet: 80%
Snow: 90%
Comfort: 90%
Wear: 70%
Buy again: 100%
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Image of Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Overall: 75.1%
Dry: 72.5%
Wet: 84.5%
Snow: 96.5%
Comfort: 73.5%
Wear: 76.5%
Buy again: 100%
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Dunlop Winter Maxx 2
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185/55 R16 in inches

185/55 R16 tires' overall diameter is 24 inches, tire width is 7.3 inches, the tire can be mounted on 16 inches wheel and the circumference is 75.4". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 840.3 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 185/55R16 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R16, which is 29.17% taller and 43.84% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 185/55 R16 vs 31x10.50R16.

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What rims fit 185/55 R16 tires?

For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 185/55 R16 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

185/55 R16 – what does it mean?

Parameter Meaning
185 The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 185 mm or approximately 7.3 inches.
55 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 55%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 55% of the width or ~ 102mm
R16 The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 16-inch wheels

If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.