What is the diameter of a P205/55R16 tire?

A P205/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 24.88 inches (632.0mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P205/55R16 tire make?

A P205/55R16 tire makes approximately 811 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P205/55R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P205/55R16 tire is 5.1" - 7.2".

P205/55R16

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P205/55R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 24.88 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches (205mm), and rotates 811 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 150+ vehicle models including Acura RSX.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

24.88"

632.0 mm

Section Width

205 mm

8.07" wide

Sidewall Height

4.44"

112.8 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

811

Circumference: 78.16"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.1" - 7.2"

Optimal rim width range

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)205/55R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:24.9"

Sidewall:4.4"

Revs/Mile:811

Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:5.8"

Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Speedometer Variance

+18.9%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 71.3 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	23.8 mph	+3.8 mph
30 mph	35.7 mph	+5.7 mph
45 mph	53.5 mph	+8.5 mph
60 mph	71.3 mph	+11.3 mph
75 mph	89.2 mph	+14.2 mph
90 mph	107.0 mph	+17.0 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:+2.35" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P205/55R16 (150+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P205/55R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
2002	Acura RSX	Base, Automatic	View 2002 RSX ›
2002	Acura RSX	Base, Standard	View 2002 RSX ›
2002	Acura RSX	Type S	View 2002 RSX ›
2003	Acura RSX	Type S	View 2003 RSX ›
2003	Acura RSX	Base, Standard	View 2003 RSX ›
2003	Acura RSX	Base, Automatic	View 2003 RSX ›
2004	Acura RSX	Base, Automatic	View 2004 RSX ›
2004	Acura RSX	Type S	View 2004 RSX ›
2004	Acura RSX	Base, Standard	View 2004 RSX ›
2005	Acura RSX	Base, Automatic	View 2005 RSX ›
2005	Acura RSX	Base, Standard	View 2005 RSX ›
2006	Acura RSX	Base, Automatic	View 2006 RSX ›
2006	Acura RSX	Base, Standard	View 2006 RSX ›
2013	Acura ILX	Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 1	View 2013 ILX ›
2013	Acura ILX	Hybrid	View 2013 ILX ›
2014	Acura ILX	Hybrid	View 2014 ILX ›
1992	Buick Skylark	Gran Sport, 2D Coupe	View 1992 Skylark ›
1992	Buick Skylark	Gran Sport, 4D Sedan	View 1992 Skylark ›
1993	Buick Skylark	Gran Sport, 2D Coupe	View 1993 Skylark ›
1993	Buick Skylark	Gran Sport, 4D Sedan	View 1993 Skylark ›
1994	Buick Skylark	Gran Sport, 2D Coupe	View 1994 Skylark ›
1994	Buick Skylark	Gran Sport, 4D Sedan	View 1994 Skylark ›
1990	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ	View 1990 Beretta ›
1991	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 2.3 A	View 1991 Beretta ›
1991	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 3.1 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9	View 1991 Beretta ›
1991	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 3.1 T, Automatic, 3T40/MD9	View 1991 Beretta ›
1991	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 3.1 T, Standard	View 1991 Beretta ›
1992	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 2.3 A	View 1992 Beretta ›
1992	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 3.1 T	View 1992 Beretta ›
1993	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 2.3 A	View 1993 Beretta ›
1993	Chevrolet Beretta	GTZ, 3.1 T	View 1993 Beretta ›
1994	Chevrolet Beretta	Z26, 2.3 A	View 1994 Beretta ›
1994	Chevrolet Beretta	Z26, 3.1 M	View 1994 Beretta ›
1995	Chevrolet Beretta	Z26	View 1995 Beretta ›
1995	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, Automatic	View 1995 Cavalier ›
1995	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, Standard	View 1995 Cavalier ›
1996	Chevrolet Beretta	Z26	View 1996 Beretta ›
1996	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, Automatic	View 1996 Cavalier ›
1996	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, Standard	View 1996 Cavalier ›
1997	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, Automatic	View 1997 Cavalier ›
1997	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, Standard	View 1997 Cavalier ›
1998	Chevrolet Cavalier	RS, Automatic	View 1998 Cavalier ›
1998	Chevrolet Cavalier	RS, Standard	View 1998 Cavalier ›
1998	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1998 Cavalier ›
1998	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1998 Cavalier ›
1998	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1998 Cavalier ›
1998	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1998 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	RS, 2.2 4, Automatic	View 1999 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	RS, 2.2 4, Standard	View 1999 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	RS, 2.4 T	View 1999 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1999 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1999 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, 2.2 4	View 1999 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Automatic	View 1999 Cavalier ›
1999	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, 2.4 T, Standard	View 1999 Cavalier ›
2000	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Automatic	View 2000 Cavalier ›
2000	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Convertible, 2.2 4	View 2000 Cavalier ›
2000	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Convertible, 2.4 T, Standard	View 2000 Cavalier ›
2000	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2000 Cavalier ›
2000	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2000 Cavalier ›
2001	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2.2 4	View 2001 Cavalier ›
2001	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2.4 T, Automatic	View 2001 Cavalier ›
2001	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2.4 T, Standard	View 2001 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.2 4	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Automatic	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2002	Chevrolet Cavalier	Z24, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T, Standard	View 2002 Cavalier ›
2003	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2003 Cavalier ›
2003	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2003 Cavalier ›
2003	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6	View 2003 Cavalier ›
2003	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic	View 2003 Cavalier ›
2003	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard	View 2003 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 6	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Automatic	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 4D Sedan, 2.2 F, Standard	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2004	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, Standard	View 2004 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	Base, 4D Sedan, Standard	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cavalier	LS Sport, 4D Sedan, Standard	View 2005 Cavalier ›
2005	Chevrolet Cobalt	LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2005 Cobalt ›
2005	Chevrolet Cobalt	LS, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2005 Cobalt ›
2005	Chevrolet Cobalt	LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2005 Cobalt ›
2005	Chevrolet Cobalt	LS, 4D Sedan, Standard	View 2005 Cobalt ›
2005	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, Automatic	View 2005 Cobalt ›
2005	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, Standard	View 2005 Cobalt ›
2006	Chevrolet Cobalt	LTZ	View 2006 Cobalt ›
2007	Chevrolet Cobalt	LTZ	View 2007 Cobalt ›
2008	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2008 Cobalt ›
2008	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2008 Cobalt ›
2008	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2008 Cobalt ›
2008	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 4D Sedan, Standard	View 2008 Cobalt ›
2009	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2009 Cobalt ›
2009	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2009 Cobalt ›
2009	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2009 Cobalt ›
2009	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 4D Sedan, Standard	View 2009 Cobalt ›
2010	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2010 Cobalt ›
2010	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2010 Cobalt ›
2010	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2010 Cobalt ›
2010	Chevrolet Cobalt	LT, 4D Sedan, Standard	View 2010 Cobalt ›
2018	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, 1.4L Eng VIN B, Automatic Trans	View 2018 Sonic ›
2018	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, 1.4L Eng VIN B, Standard Trans	View 2018 Sonic ›
2018	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans	View 2018 Sonic ›
2018	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN G, Standard Trans	View 2018 Sonic ›
2018	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans	View 2018 Sonic ›
2018	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, 1.8L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans	View 2018 Sonic ›
2019	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, Automatic Trans	View 2019 Sonic ›
2019	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback, Standard Trans	View 2019 Sonic ›
2019	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans	View 2019 Sonic ›
2019	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans	View 2019 Sonic ›
2020	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Hatchback	View 2020 Sonic ›
2020	Chevrolet Sonic	LT, 4D Sedan	View 2020 Sonic ›
1988	Chrysler Conquest	Automatic	View 1988 Conquest ›
1988	Chrysler Conquest	Standard	View 1988 Conquest ›
1989	Chrysler Conquest	Standard	View 1989 Conquest ›
1989	Chrysler Conquest	Automatic	View 1989 Conquest ›
1989	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Convertible, 2.2 A	View 1989 LeBaron ›
1989	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Convertible, 2.5 J	View 1989 LeBaron ›
1989	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Coupe, 2.2 A	View 1989 LeBaron ›
1989	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Coupe, 2.5 J	View 1989 LeBaron ›
1990	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Convertible, 2.2 C	View 1990 LeBaron ›
1990	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Convertible, 2.5 J	View 1990 LeBaron ›
1990	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Coupe, 2.2 C	View 1990 LeBaron ›
1990	Chrysler LeBaron	GTC, 2D Coupe, 2.5 J	View 1990 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 2.5 J, Automatic, 30TH	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 2.5 J, Automatic, A413	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 2.5 J, Standard	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 3.0 3, Automatic, A604	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 3.0 3, Automatic, 41TE	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 2.5 K, A413	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 2.5 K, 30TH	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Convertible, 3.0 3, Standard	View 1991 LeBaron ›
1991	Chrysler LeBaron	Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 J, Automatic, 30TH	View 1991 LeBaron ›