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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

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P225/55R16 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 P225/55R16 (117+ Models)

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

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2002Acura 3.5RL3.5RLView 2002 3.5RL ›
2003Acura 3.5RL3.5RLView 2003 3.5RL ›
2004Acura 3.5RL3.5RLView 2004 3.5RL ›
1989Cadillac AllanteF7/ME9View 1989 Allante ›
1989Cadillac Allante440T4/ME9View 1989 Allante ›
1990Cadillac Allante440T4/ME9View 1990 Allante ›
1990Cadillac Allante4T60/ME9View 1990 Allante ›
1990Cadillac AllanteF7/ME9View 1990 Allante ›
1991Cadillac Allante440T4/ME9View 1991 Allante ›
1991Cadillac Allante4T60/ME9View 1991 Allante ›
1991Cadillac AllanteF7/ME9View 1991 Allante ›
1992Cadillac Allante4T60/ME9View 1992 Allante ›
1992Cadillac AllanteF7/ME9View 1992 Allante ›
1997Cadillac CateraCateraView 1997 Catera ›
1998Cadillac CateraCateraView 1998 Catera ›
1999Cadillac CateraCateraView 1999 Catera ›
2000Cadillac CateraCateraView 2000 Catera ›
2001Cadillac CateraCateraView 2001 Catera ›
2003Cadillac CTSStandardView 2003 CTS ›
2003Cadillac CTSAutomaticView 2003 CTS ›
2004Cadillac CTSBase, 3.2 NView 2004 CTS ›
2004Cadillac CTSBase, 3.6 7View 2004 CTS ›
2005Cadillac CTSBase, 2.8 T, AutomaticView 2005 CTS ›
2005Cadillac CTSBase, 2.8 T, StandardView 2005 CTS ›
2005Cadillac CTSBase, 3.6 7, AutomaticView 2005 CTS ›
2005Cadillac CTSBase, 3.6 7, StandardView 2005 CTS ›
2006Cadillac CTSBase, 2.8 T, StandardView 2006 CTS ›
2006Cadillac CTSBase, 2.8 T, AutomaticView 2006 CTS ›
2006Cadillac CTSBase, 3.6 7, AutomaticView 2006 CTS ›
2006Cadillac CTSBase, 3.6 7, StandardView 2006 CTS ›
2007Cadillac CTSBase, 3.6 7, StandardView 2007 CTS ›
2007Cadillac CTSBase, 3.6 7, AutomaticView 2007 CTS ›
2007Cadillac CTSBase, 2.8 T, AutomaticView 2007 CTS ›
2007Cadillac CTSBase, 2.8 T, StandardView 2007 CTS ›
1991Dodge StealthR/T, AutomaticView 1991 Stealth ›
1991Dodge StealthR/T, StandardView 1991 Stealth ›
1991Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangGT, 2D Hatchback, StandardView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangLX, 2D Convertible, 5.0 E, AutomaticView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangLX, 2D Convertible, 5.0 E, StandardView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangLX, 2D Hatchback, 5.0 E, AutomaticView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangLX, 2D Hatchback, 5.0 E, StandardView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangLX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 E, AutomaticView 1991 Mustang ›
1991Ford MustangLX, 2D Sedan, 5.0 E, StandardView 1991 Mustang ›
1992Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1992 Mustang ›
1992Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1992 Mustang ›
1992Ford MustangGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1992 Mustang ›
1992Ford MustangGT, 2D Hatchback, StandardView 1992 Mustang ›
1993Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1993 Mustang ›
1993Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1993 Mustang ›
1993Ford MustangGT, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticView 1993 Mustang ›
1993Ford MustangGT, 2D Hatchback, StandardView 1993 Mustang ›
1994Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1994 Mustang ›
1994Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1994 Mustang ›
1994Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1994 Mustang ›
1994Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1994 Mustang ›
1995Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1995 Mustang ›
1995Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1995 Mustang ›
1995Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1995 Mustang ›
1995Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1995 Mustang ›
1996Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1996 Mustang ›
1996Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1996 Mustang ›
1996Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1996 Mustang ›
1996Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1996 Mustang ›
1996Ford TaurusSHOView 1996 Taurus ›
1997Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1997 Mustang ›
1997Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1997 Mustang ›
1997Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1997 Mustang ›
1997Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1997 Mustang ›
1997Ford TaurusSHOView 1997 Taurus ›
1998Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1998 Mustang ›
1998Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1998 Mustang ›
1998Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1998 Mustang ›
1998Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1998 Mustang ›
1998Ford TaurusSHOView 1998 Taurus ›
1999Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1999 Mustang ›
1999Ford MustangGT, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1999 Mustang ›
1999Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1999 Mustang ›
1999Ford MustangGT, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1999 Mustang ›
1999Ford TaurusSHOView 1999 Taurus ›
2002Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 2002 Mustang ›
2002Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, StandardView 2002 Mustang ›
2002Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 2002 Mustang ›
2002Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, StandardView 2002 Mustang ›
2003Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 2003 Mustang ›
2003Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, StandardView 2003 Mustang ›
2003Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 2003 Mustang ›
2003Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, StandardView 2003 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, 3.8 4, AutomaticView 2004 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, 3.8 4, StandardView 2004 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, 3.9 6, AutomaticView 2004 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Convertible, 3.9 6, StandardView 2004 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, 3.8 4, AutomaticView 2004 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, 3.8 4, StandardView 2004 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, AutomaticView 2004 Mustang ›
2004Ford MustangBase, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, StandardView 2004 Mustang ›
1995Lexus SC 300AutomaticView 1995 SC 300 ›
1995Lexus SC 300StandardView 1995 SC 300 ›
1995Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1995 SC 400 ›
1996Lexus SC 300AutomaticView 1996 SC 300 ›
1996Lexus SC 300StandardView 1996 SC 300 ›
1996Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1996 SC 400 ›
1997Lexus SC 300StandardView 1997 SC 300 ›
1997Lexus SC 300AutomaticView 1997 SC 300 ›
1997Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1997 SC 400 ›
1998Lexus SC 300SC 300View 1998 SC 300 ›
1998Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1998 SC 400 ›
1999Lexus SC 400SC 400View 1999 SC 400 ›
1999Lexus SC 300SC 300View 1999 SC 300 ›
2003Lincoln LS3.0 SView 2003 LS ›
2004Lincoln LS3.0 SView 2004 LS ›
2005Lincoln LS3.0 SView 2005 LS ›
1999Mercury SableLS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SView 1999 Sable ›
1999Mercury SableLS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4NView 1999 Sable ›
1999Mercury SableLS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4SView 1999 Sable ›