235/55 R16 - Best tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

235/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for tyres - there are tyre models available, which can be compared to 325/30 R21, 155/60 R15, 155/65 R13. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is mm, which is very similar to 175/60 R15(1856.68 mm), 245/75 R16(2431.28 mm), 180/55 R17(1978.58 mm), 255/40 R19(2157.02 mm), 185/60 R15(1894.38 mm), 255/50 R20(2397.04 mm), 190/50 R17(1953.44 mm).