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205/40R16 Specifications Recommended Rim Width
5.5–7.5 in
5.5" 7.5"
Overall Diameter
57.0 cm
22.4 in
Sidewall Height
8.2 cm
3.2 in
Visible Sidewall
6.5 cm
2.5 in
66 compatible alternatives within 3% of the original diameter, organized by wheel diameter. The closest match per tread width within each section is shown in italics. All sizes are theoretical and may not actually be produced. Click a size to verify commercial availability.
15" Wheel Diameter Tire Size Diameter (cm) Sidewall (cm) Visible SW (cm) % Diff Speed @ 30mph Speed @ 60mph 185/50R15 56.6 9.3 7.5 -0.8% 29.8 mph 59.5 mph 185/55R15 58.5 10.2 8.4 +2.5% 30.7 mph 61.5 mph 195/45R15 55.7 8.8 7.0 -2.4% 29.3 mph 58.5 mph 195/50R15 57.6 9.8 8.0 +1.0% 30.3 mph 60.6 mph 205/45R15 56.5 9.2 7.5 -0.9% 29.7 mph 59.5 mph 205/50R15 58.6 10.3 8.5 +2.7% 30.8 mph 61.6 mph 215/45R15 57.5 9.7 7.9 +0.7% 30.2 mph 60.4 mph 225/40R15 56.1 9.0 7.3 -1.6% 29.5 mph 59.0 mph 225/45R15 58.4 10.1 8.4 +2.3% 30.7 mph 61.4 mph 235/40R15 56.9 9.4 7.7 -0.2% 29.9 mph 59.9 mph 245/40R15 57.7 9.8 8.1 +1.2% 30.3 mph 60.7 mph 255/35R15 56.0 8.9 7.2 -1.9% 29.4 mph 58.9 mph 255/40R15 58.5 10.2 8.5 +2.6% 30.8 mph 61.5 mph 265/35R15 56.6 9.3 7.5 -0.7% 29.8 mph 59.6 mph 275/35R15 57.4 9.6 7.9 +0.5% 30.2 mph 60.3 mph 285/35R15 58.0 10.0 8.2 +1.8% 30.5 mph 61.1 mph
16" Wheel Diameter (Original) Tire Size Diameter (cm) Sidewall (cm) Visible SW (cm) % Diff Speed @ 30mph Speed @ 60mph 185/40R16 55.4 7.4 5.7 -2.8% 29.2 mph 58.3 mph 185/45R16 57.3 8.3 6.6 +0.4% 30.1 mph 60.3 mph 195/40R16 56.2 7.8 6.1 -1.4% 29.6 mph 59.2 mph 195/45R16 58.2 8.8 7.0 +2.0% 30.6 mph 61.2 mph 205/40R16 (Original) 57.0 8.2 6.5 +0.0% 30.0 mph 60.0 mph 215/35R16 55.7 7.5 5.8 -2.4% 29.3 mph 58.6 mph 215/40R16 57.8 8.6 6.8 +1.4% 30.4 mph 60.8 mph 225/35R16 56.4 7.9 6.1 -1.1% 29.7 mph 59.3 mph 225/40R16 58.6 9.0 7.3 +2.8% 30.8 mph 61.7 mph 235/35R16 57.1 8.2 6.5 +0.1% 30.0 mph 60.1 mph 245/30R16 55.3 7.3 5.6 -3.0% 29.1 mph 58.2 mph 245/35R16 57.8 8.6 6.8 +1.3% 30.4 mph 60.8 mph 255/30R16 55.9 7.6 5.9 -1.9% 29.4 mph 58.8 mph 255/35R16 58.5 8.9 7.2 +2.5% 30.8 mph 61.5 mph 265/30R16 56.5 7.9 6.2 -0.9% 29.7 mph 59.5 mph 275/30R16 57.1 8.3 6.5 +0.2% 30.1 mph 60.1 mph 285/30R16 57.7 8.5 6.8 +1.2% 30.4 mph 60.7 mph
17" Wheel Diameter Tire Size Diameter (cm) Sidewall (cm) Visible SW (cm) % Diff Speed @ 30mph Speed @ 60mph 185/35R17 56.1 6.5 4.7 -1.6% 29.5 mph 59.0 mph 185/40R17 58.0 7.4 5.7 +1.6% 30.5 mph 61.0 mph 195/35R17 56.8 6.8 5.1 -0.4% 29.9 mph 59.8 mph 205/30R17 55.5 6.1 4.4 -2.7% 29.2 mph 58.4 mph 205/35R17 57.5 7.2 5.4 +0.9% 30.3 mph 60.5 mph 215/30R17 56.1 6.5 4.7 -1.7% 29.5 mph 59.0 mph 215/35R17 58.2 7.5 5.8 +2.1% 30.6 mph 61.3 mph 225/30R17 56.7 6.8 5.0 -0.6% 29.8 mph 59.6 mph 235/30R17 57.3 7.0 5.3 +0.4% 30.1 mph 60.3 mph 245/25R17 55.4 6.1 4.4 -2.8% 29.2 mph 58.3 mph 245/30R17 57.9 7.3 5.6 +1.5% 30.4 mph 60.9 mph 255/25R17 55.9 6.4 4.6 -1.9% 29.4 mph 58.8 mph 255/30R17 58.5 7.6 5.9 +2.5% 30.8 mph 61.5 mph 265/25R17 56.4 6.6 4.9 -1.1% 29.7 mph 59.4 mph 275/25R17 56.9 6.9 5.1 -0.2% 29.9 mph 59.9 mph 285/25R17 57.4 7.1 5.4 +0.7% 30.2 mph 60.4 mph
Current Tire Pricing Price availability updated June 2026. Actual prices may vary.
Tire Recommendations Extreme Performance Summer Track days, autocross, and maximum dry grip
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ Treadwear: 200
Hoosier Track Attack Pro Treadwear: 200
Nankang Sportnex CR-S Treadwear: 200
Vitour Tempesta P1 P-01R Treadwear: 200
Yokohama Advan A052 Treadwear: 200
Falken Azenis RT660+ Treadwear: 200
BFGoodrich g-Force Rival + Treadwear: 200
BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5 Treadwear: 200
Kumho Ecsta V730 Treadwear: 200
Continental ExtremeContact Force Treadwear: 200
Hankook Ventus R-S4 Treadwear: 200
Max Performance Summer Spirited street driving and occasional track use
Continental ExtremeContact Sport Treadwear: 340
Ultra High Performance All-Season Year-round daily driving with performance capability
Nitto Neo Gen Treadwear: 280
How to Use This Information Stay within 3%: All listed tire sizes maintain proper speedometer accuracy and vehicle dynamicsConsider aspect ratio: Lower numbers mean shorter sidewalls (better handling, harsher ride)Treadwidth matters: Wider tires typically offer more grip but may reduce fuel economyCheck clearance: Ensure your vehicle has adequate wheel well and suspension clearanceWant to look up compatibility for a different tire size? Use our tire size compatibility lookup