The 215/55R16 is a common tire size for midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata.
With a 118.3 mm sidewall (55% aspect ratio), this tire offers a balanced blend of ride comfort and handling precision — versatile for both city driving and spirited cornering.
Compared to the baseline 205/55R16, this tire's overall diameter differs by +1.7% — a speedometer calibrated for 205/55R16 would read 98.3 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
Fitted to the Volvo S60 (P24), Hyundai Sonata (NF) and Mazda 6 (GH). Load index 93V or 97W reinforced. Wider footprint compared to 205/55R16 — recommend matching rim width 7.0" minimum for proper tread contact.
Mainstream sedan sizes balance compound longevity against light all-season handling. When replacing, match the OE speed rating (H or V on most trims) — installing a lower rating voids many manufacturer load-test certifications and is illegal on autobahn-rated vehicles. Wheel-well clearance is rarely a concern at this rim diameter; speedometer drift across factory alternatives stays well inside the ±3% legal window.
| Tire Code | 215/55R16 |
| Section Width | 215 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 55% |
| Rim Diameter | 16" |
| Sidewall Height | 118.3 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 642.9 mm / 25.31" |
| Circumference | 2019.7 mm / 79.52" |
| Revolutions per km | 495.1 |
| Revolutions per mile | 796.8 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/55R16 | 631.9 | -11.0 | -1.7% | 101.7 |
| 215/55R16 (current) | 642.9 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 225/55R16 | 653.9 | +11.0 | +1.7% | 98.3 |
| 215/60R16 | 664.4 | +21.5 | +3.3% | 96.8 |
| 215/55R17 | 668.3 | +25.4 | +4.0% | 96.2 |