167Best 235/55 R16 tires
2 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the BFGoodrich Traction T/A at 67/100.
26.2″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
16″
rim diameter
770.4
revs per mile
Best 235/55 R16 all-season tires
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235/55 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 26.2″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 129 mm |
| Circumference | 82.2″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 770.4 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 18.4% taller and 13.5% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/55 R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
6.5″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 16″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x6.5, 16x7.5, 16x8.
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Sidewall
235/55 R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 235 | The first number is the section width — 235 mm, or about 9.3 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 129 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. |