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225/55R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 225/55R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 25.74 inches, a section width of 8.9 inches (225mm), and rotates 783 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 150+ vehicle models including Audi A6.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

25.74"

653.8 mm

Section Width

225 mm

8.86" wide

Sidewall Height

4.87"

123.7 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

783

Circumference: 80.88"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.6" - 7.9"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 225/55R16 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)225/55R16
Overall Height:25.7"
Sidewall:4.9"
Revs/Mile:783
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 125.7" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+14.9%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 68.9 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph23.0 mph+3.0 mph
30 mph34.5 mph+4.5 mph
45 mph51.7 mph+6.7 mph
60 mph68.9 mph+8.9 mph
75 mph86.2 mph+11.2 mph
90 mph103.4 mph+13.4 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+1.92" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 225/55R16 (150+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 225/55R16 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2005Audi A63.2 GView 2005 A6 ›
2005Audi A63.2 TView 2005 A6 ›
2007Audi A6BaseView 2007 A6 ›
1997BMW 540iStandardView 1997 540i ›
1997BMW 540iAutomaticView 1997 540i ›
1998BMW 540iStandardView 1998 540i ›
1998BMW 540iAutomaticView 1998 540i ›
1999BMW 540i4D WagonView 1999 540i ›
1999BMW 540i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 1999 540i ›
1999BMW 540i4D Sedan, StandardView 1999 540i ›
2000BMW 540i4D WagonView 2000 540i ›
2000BMW 540i4D Sedan, StandardView 2000 540i ›
2000BMW 540i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2000 540i ›
2001BMW 530iAutomaticView 2001 530i ›
2001BMW 540i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2001 540i ›
2001BMW 525i4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2001 525i ›
2001BMW 525i4D Sedan, StandardView 2001 525i ›
2001BMW 540i4D Sedan, StandardView 2001 540i ›
2001BMW 530iStandardView 2001 530i ›
2001BMW 525i4D Wagon, StandardView 2001 525i ›
2001BMW 540i4D WagonView 2001 540i ›
2001BMW 525i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2001 525i ›
2002BMW 525i4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2002 525i ›
2002BMW 525i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2002 525i ›
2002BMW 525i4D Sedan, StandardView 2002 525i ›
2002BMW 525i4D Wagon, StandardView 2002 525i ›
2002BMW 530iAutomaticView 2002 530i ›
2002BMW 530iStandardView 2002 530i ›
2002BMW 540i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2002 540i ›
2002BMW 540i4D Sedan, StandardView 2002 540i ›
2002BMW 540i4D WagonView 2002 540i ›
2003BMW 525i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2003 525i ›
2003BMW 525i4D Sedan, StandardView 2003 525i ›
2003BMW 525i4D Wagon, AutomaticView 2003 525i ›
2003BMW 525i4D Wagon, StandardView 2003 525i ›
2003BMW 530iAutomaticView 2003 530i ›
2003BMW 530iStandardView 2003 530i ›
2003BMW 540i4D Sedan, AutomaticView 2003 540i ›
2003BMW 540i4D Sedan, StandardView 2003 540i ›
2003BMW 540i4D WagonView 2003 540i ›
2004BMW 525iAutomaticView 2004 525i ›
2004BMW 525iStandardView 2004 525i ›
1991Dodge StealthES, AutomaticView 1991 Stealth ›
1991Dodge StealthES, StandardView 1991 Stealth ›
1992Dodge StealthES, AutomaticView 1992 Stealth ›
1992Dodge StealthES, StandardView 1992 Stealth ›
1992Dodge StealthR/T, AutomaticView 1992 Stealth ›
1992Dodge StealthR/T, StandardView 1992 Stealth ›
1993Dodge StealthR/T, StandardView 1993 Stealth ›
1993Dodge StealthES, AutomaticView 1993 Stealth ›
1993Dodge StealthR/T, AutomaticView 1993 Stealth ›
1993Dodge StealthES, StandardView 1993 Stealth ›
1994Dodge StealthR/T, AutomaticView 1994 Stealth ›
1994Dodge StealthR/T, StandardView 1994 Stealth ›
1995Dodge StealthR/T, AutomaticView 1995 Stealth ›
1995Dodge StealthR/T, StandardView 1995 Stealth ›
1996Dodge StealthR/T, AutomaticView 1996 Stealth ›
1996Dodge StealthR/T, StandardView 1996 Stealth ›
2000Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 2000 Mustang ›
2000Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 2000 Mustang ›
2000Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 2000 Mustang ›
2000Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 2000 Mustang ›
1994Jaguar XJS2D Convertible, 4.0 7, AutomaticView 1994 XJS ›
1994Jaguar XJS2D Coupe, 4.0 7, AutomaticView 1994 XJS ›
1994Jaguar XJS2D Coupe, 4.0 7, StandardView 1994 XJS ›
1994Jaguar XJS2D Convertible, 6.0 3View 1994 XJS ›
1994Jaguar XJS2D Convertible, 4.0 7, StandardView 1994 XJS ›
1994Jaguar XJS2D Coupe, 6.0 3View 1994 XJS ›
1996Jaguar XJSXJSView 1996 XJS ›
2000Jaguar S-Type3.0 CView 2000 S-Type ›
2000Jaguar S-Type4.0 DView 2000 S-Type ›
2001Jaguar S-Type3.0 CView 2001 S-Type ›
2001Jaguar S-Type4.0 PView 2001 S-Type ›
2002Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 NView 2002 S-Type ›
2002Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.0 PView 2002 S-Type ›
2002Jaguar S-TypeSport, 4.0 PView 2002 S-Type ›
2002Jaguar S-TypeSport, 3.0 NView 2002 S-Type ›
2003Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, AutomaticView 2003 S-Type ›
2003Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 UView 2003 S-Type ›
2003Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, StandardView 2003 S-Type ›
2004Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, AutomaticView 2004 S-Type ›
2004Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 T, StandardView 2004 S-Type ›
2004Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 UView 2004 S-Type ›
2005Jaguar S-TypeBase, 3.0 TView 2005 S-Type ›
2005Jaguar S-TypeBase, 4.2 UView 2005 S-Type ›
1992Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1992 SC 400 ›
1993Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1993 SC 400 ›
1994Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1994 SC 400 ›
1998Lexus GS 400GS 400View 1998 GS 400 ›
1999Lexus GS 400GS 400View 1999 GS 400 ›
2000Lexus GS 400GS 400View 2000 GS 400 ›
2000Lexus SC 300SC 300View 2000 SC 300 ›
2000Lexus SC 400SC 400View 2000 SC 400 ›
2001Lexus GS 430GS 430View 2001 GS 430 ›
2002Lexus GS 430GS 430View 2002 GS 430 ›
2003Lexus GS 430GS 430View 2003 GS 430 ›
2004Lexus GS 430GS 430View 2004 GS 430 ›
2005Lexus GS 430GS 430View 2005 GS 430 ›
2004Mazda RX-81.3 3View 2004 RX-8 ›
2004Mazda RX-81.3 NView 2004 RX-8 ›
2005Mazda RX-8Shinka, 1.3 3View 2005 RX-8 ›
2005Mazda RX-8Shinka, 1.3 NView 2005 RX-8 ›
2005Mazda RX-8Sport, 1.3 3View 2005 RX-8 ›
2005Mazda RX-8Sport, 1.3 NView 2005 RX-8 ›
2006Mazda RX-8Shinka, 1.3 3View 2006 RX-8 ›
2006Mazda RX-8Sport, 1.3 3View 2006 RX-8 ›
2007Mazda RX-8Grand Touring, 1.3 3View 2007 RX-8 ›
2007Mazda RX-8Sport, 1.3 3View 2007 RX-8 ›
2007Mazda RX-8Touring, 1.3 3View 2007 RX-8 ›
2008Mazda RX-8Sport, 1.3 3View 2008 RX-8 ›
2008Mazda RX-8Sport, 1.3 N, SJ6AELView 2008 RX-8 ›
2008Mazda RX-8Sport, 1.3 N, RC4AELView 2008 RX-8 ›
1990Mercedes-Benz 300SLAutomaticView 1990 300SL ›
1990Mercedes-Benz 300SLStandardView 1990 300SL ›
1990Mercedes-Benz 500SL500SLView 1990 500SL ›
1991Mercedes-Benz 300SLAutomaticView 1991 300SL ›
1991Mercedes-Benz 300SLStandardView 1991 300SL ›
1991Mercedes-Benz 500SL500SLView 1991 500SL ›
1992Mercedes-Benz 300SLAutomaticView 1992 300SL ›
1992Mercedes-Benz 300SLStandardView 1992 300SL ›
1992Mercedes-Benz 500E500EView 1992 500E ›
1992Mercedes-Benz 500SL500SLView 1992 500SL ›
1993Mercedes-Benz 300SLAutomaticView 1993 300SL ›
1993Mercedes-Benz 300SLStandardView 1993 300SL ›
1993Mercedes-Benz 500E500EView 1993 500E ›
1993Mercedes-Benz 500SL500SLView 1993 500SL ›
1993Mercedes-Benz 600SL600SLView 1993 600SL ›
1994Mercedes-Benz E500E500View 1994 E500 ›
1994Mercedes-Benz SL320SL320View 1994 SL320 ›
1994Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 1994 SL500 ›
1994Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 1994 SL600 ›
1995Mercedes-Benz SL320SL320View 1995 SL320 ›
1995Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 1995 SL500 ›
1995Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 1995 SL600 ›
1996Mercedes-Benz SL320SL320View 1996 SL320 ›
1996Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 1996 SL500 ›
1996Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 1996 SL600 ›
1997Mercedes-Benz SL320SL320View 1997 SL320 ›
1997Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 1997 SL600 ›
1997Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 1997 SL500 ›
1998Mercedes-Benz SL600SL600View 1998 SL600 ›
1998Mercedes-Benz SL500SL500View 1998 SL500 ›
2003Mercedes-Benz E320Base, 4D SedanView 2003 E320 ›
2004Mercedes-Benz E320Base, 4D WagonView 2004 E320 ›
2004Mercedes-Benz E3204Matic, 4D WagonView 2004 E320 ›
2004Mercedes-Benz E320Base, 4D SedanView 2004 E320 ›
2005Mercedes-Benz E320Base, 4D Sedan, 112.949View 2005 E320 ›
2005Mercedes-Benz E3204Matic, 4D SedanView 2005 E320 ›
2005Mercedes-Benz E3204Matic, 4D WagonView 2005 E320 ›
2005Mercedes-Benz E320Base, 4D WagonView 2005 E320 ›