What is the diameter of a P225/55R16 tire?

A P225/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 25.74 inches (653.8mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P225/55R16 tire make?

A P225/55R16 tire makes approximately 783 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P225/55R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P225/55R16 tire is 5.6" - 7.9".

P225/55R16

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P225/55R16 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 117+ vehicle models including Acura 3.5RL.

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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

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P225/55R16 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)225/55R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:25.7"

Sidewall:4.9"

Revs/Mile:783

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

+14.9%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 68.9 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	23.0 mph	+3.0 mph
30 mph	34.5 mph	+4.5 mph
45 mph	51.7 mph	+6.7 mph
60 mph	68.9 mph	+8.9 mph
75 mph	86.2 mph	+11.2 mph
90 mph	103.4 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 P225/55R16 (117+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P225/55R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
2002	Acura 3.5RL	3.5RL	View 2002 3.5RL ›
2003	Acura 3.5RL	3.5RL	View 2003 3.5RL ›
2004	Acura 3.5RL	3.5RL	View 2004 3.5RL ›
1989	Cadillac Allante	F7/ME9	View 1989 Allante ›
1989	Cadillac Allante	440T4/ME9	View 1989 Allante ›
1990	Cadillac Allante	440T4/ME9	View 1990 Allante ›
1990	Cadillac Allante	4T60/ME9	View 1990 Allante ›
1990	Cadillac Allante	F7/ME9	View 1990 Allante ›
1991	Cadillac Allante	440T4/ME9	View 1991 Allante ›
1991	Cadillac Allante	4T60/ME9	View 1991 Allante ›
1991	Cadillac Allante	F7/ME9	View 1991 Allante ›
1992	Cadillac Allante	4T60/ME9	View 1992 Allante ›
1992	Cadillac Allante	F7/ME9	View 1992 Allante ›
1997	Cadillac Catera	Catera	View 1997 Catera ›
1998	Cadillac Catera	Catera	View 1998 Catera ›
1999	Cadillac Catera	Catera	View 1999 Catera ›
2000	Cadillac Catera	Catera	View 2000 Catera ›
2001	Cadillac Catera	Catera	View 2001 Catera ›
2003	Cadillac CTS	Standard	View 2003 CTS ›
2003	Cadillac CTS	Automatic	View 2003 CTS ›
2004	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.2 N	View 2004 CTS ›
2004	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7	View 2004 CTS ›
2005	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2.8 T, Automatic	View 2005 CTS ›
2005	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2.8 T, Standard	View 2005 CTS ›
2005	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, Automatic	View 2005 CTS ›
2005	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, Standard	View 2005 CTS ›
2006	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2.8 T, Standard	View 2006 CTS ›
2006	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2.8 T, Automatic	View 2006 CTS ›
2006	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, Automatic	View 2006 CTS ›
2006	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, Standard	View 2006 CTS ›
2007	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, Standard	View 2007 CTS ›
2007	Cadillac CTS	Base, 3.6 7, Automatic	View 2007 CTS ›
2007	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2.8 T, Automatic	View 2007 CTS ›
2007	Cadillac CTS	Base, 2.8 T, Standard	View 2007 CTS ›
1991	Dodge Stealth	R/T, Automatic	View 1991 Stealth ›
1991	Dodge Stealth	R/T, Standard	View 1991 Stealth ›
1991	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	LX, 2D Convertible, 5.0 E, Automatic	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	LX, 2D Convertible, 5.0 E, Standard	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	LX, 2D Hatchback, 5.0 E, Automatic	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	LX, 2D Hatchback, 5.0 E, Standard	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 E, Automatic	View 1991 Mustang ›
1991	Ford Mustang	LX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 E, Standard	View 1991 Mustang ›
1992	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1992 Mustang ›
1992	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1992 Mustang ›
1992	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic	View 1992 Mustang ›
1992	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard	View 1992 Mustang ›
1993	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1993 Mustang ›
1993	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1993 Mustang ›
1993	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Hatchback, Automatic	View 1993 Mustang ›
1993	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Hatchback, Standard	View 1993 Mustang ›
1994	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1994 Mustang ›
1994	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1994 Mustang ›
1994	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1994 Mustang ›
1994	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1994 Mustang ›
1995	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1995 Mustang ›
1995	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1995 Mustang ›
1995	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1995 Mustang ›
1995	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1995 Mustang ›
1996	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1996 Mustang ›
1996	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1996 Mustang ›
1996	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1996 Mustang ›
1996	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1996 Mustang ›
1996	Ford Taurus	SHO	View 1996 Taurus ›
1997	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1997 Mustang ›
1997	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1997 Mustang ›
1997	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1997 Mustang ›
1997	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1997 Mustang ›
1997	Ford Taurus	SHO	View 1997 Taurus ›
1998	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1998 Mustang ›
1998	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1998 Mustang ›
1998	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1998 Mustang ›
1998	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1998 Mustang ›
1998	Ford Taurus	SHO	View 1998 Taurus ›
1999	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1999 Mustang ›
1999	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1999 Mustang ›
1999	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1999 Mustang ›
1999	Ford Mustang	GT, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1999 Mustang ›
1999	Ford Taurus	SHO	View 1999 Taurus ›
2002	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2002 Mustang ›
2002	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2002 Mustang ›
2002	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2002 Mustang ›
2002	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2002 Mustang ›
2003	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2003 Mustang ›
2003	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2003 Mustang ›
2003	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2003 Mustang ›
2003	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2003 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, 3.8 4, Automatic	View 2004 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, 3.8 4, Standard	View 2004 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, 3.9 6, Automatic	View 2004 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Convertible, 3.9 6, Standard	View 2004 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, 3.8 4, Automatic	View 2004 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, 3.8 4, Standard	View 2004 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, Automatic	View 2004 Mustang ›
2004	Ford Mustang	Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, Standard	View 2004 Mustang ›
1995	Lexus SC 300	Automatic	View 1995 SC 300 ›
1995	Lexus SC 300	Standard	View 1995 SC 300 ›
1995	Lexus SC 400	SC 400	View 1995 SC 400 ›
1996	Lexus SC 300	Automatic	View 1996 SC 300 ›
1996	Lexus SC 300	Standard	View 1996 SC 300 ›
1996	Lexus SC 400	SC 400	View 1996 SC 400 ›
1997	Lexus SC 300	Standard	View 1997 SC 300 ›
1997	Lexus SC 300	Automatic	View 1997 SC 300 ›
1997	Lexus SC 400	SC 400	View 1997 SC 400 ›
1998	Lexus SC 300	SC 300	View 1998 SC 300 ›
1998	Lexus SC 400	SC 400	View 1998 SC 400 ›
1999	Lexus SC 400	SC 400	View 1999 SC 400 ›
1999	Lexus SC 300	SC 300	View 1999 SC 300 ›
2003	Lincoln LS	3.0 S	View 2003 LS ›
2004	Lincoln LS	3.0 S	View 2004 LS ›
2005	Lincoln LS	3.0 S	View 2005 LS ›
1999	Mercury Sable	LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S	View 1999 Sable ›
1999	Mercury Sable	LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4N	View 1999 Sable ›
1999	Mercury Sable	LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S	View 1999 Sable ›