Best 145/55 R16 tires
We don't have rated tires listed in this size yet — the conversion, rim fitment and comparisons below still apply.
22.3″
overall diameter
5.7″
section width
16″
rim diameter
905.2
revs per mile
Conversion
145/55 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 22.3″ |
| Section width | 5.7″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 80 mm |
| Circumference | 70″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 905.2 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 39.1% taller and 83.9% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 145/55 R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
4″
Ideal
4.5″
Maximum
5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 16″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 5.7″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x4.5.
Sidewall
145/55 R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 145 | The first number is the section width — 145 mm, or about 5.7 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 80 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. |