Everything we know about the 235/55 R16 tire size: 2 owner reviews covering 13,000 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.
EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/55 R16 rather than a range across a model. 1 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 98 (up to 750 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h).
The quietest 235/55 R16 tires are labelled at 71 dB external noise:
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.
A 235/55 R16 tire is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 55% of that width (129 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 665 mm.
| Section width | 235 mm |
|---|---|
| Sidewall height | 129 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406 mm) |
| Overall diameter | ≈ 665 mm |
| Circumference | ≈ 2,089 mm |
| Revolutions per km | ≈ 479 |
| Revolutions per mile | ≈ 770 |
235/55R16 235/55 ZR16 235-55-16 235 55 16
Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.
The cars most often running this size in our owner reviews. Each links to the best rated tires for that exact car.
The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.
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