185/55R15 tyres
Compare 60 tyres in 185/55R15 (also written 185/55 R15 or 185 55 15) from 43 brands, priced from $44 to $219 each including GST. Tread types in this size include touring, summer, performance and highway terrain. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 185/55R15 means
A 185/55R15 tyre is 185 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 55% of that width, about 102 mm tall, and it fits a 15-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 585 mm, or about 545 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 185/55R15 carry load indexes from 82 (475 kg per tyre) to 86 (530 kg per tyre) and speed ratings H (210 km/h) and V (240 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Tread types in 185/55R15
Touring (31), Performance (11), Highway terrain (3).
Brands in 185/55R15
The brands with the most 185/55R15 options are Kumho (4), Yokohama (3), Atlas (2), Bridgestone (2), Dunlop (2), Falken (2), Goodyear (2), Grenlander (2).
Frequently asked questions
What does 185/55R15 mean?
It means a tyre 185 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of that width (about 102 mm), radial construction, for a 15-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 185/55R15 91V.
How much are 185/55R15 tyres?
Right now 185/55R15 tyres range from $44 to $219 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $176.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 185/55R15?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 185/55R15 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.