Best 285/55R16 tires
No tire in this size has a score yet — too few owner reviews and tests. 1 vehicle model uses it from the factory. See the nearest sizes with rated tires.
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Nearest sizes with rated tires
Within 3% of the overall diameter, on the same rim first. Check the sizes approved for your vehicle before you switch.
285/55R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 28.3″ |
| Section width | 11.2″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 157 mm |
| Circumference | 89″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 711.6 |
Revolutions per mile: how many times the tire turns in one mile, the count your speedometer is calibrated to.
What rims fit 285/55R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
The rim diameter is fixed at 16″; only the width can change. Rims are usually 70–90% as wide as the tire’s 11.2″ section width.
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x8.5.
Cars that use 285/55R16
Fitted from the factory on at least one trim. Models with the most trims and years in this size come first.
285/55R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 285 | The first number is the section width — 285 mm, or about 11.2 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 157 mm tall. |
| R16 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 16-inch wheel. |