205/55R16 tyres
Compare 121 tyres in 205/55R16 (also written 205/55 R16 or 205 55 16) from 53 brands, priced from $50 to $345 each including GST. Tread types in this size include touring, performance, summer and all season. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
Vehicles that use 205/55R16
205/55R16 tyres are commonly fitted to compact cars and small sedans sold in Australia, including Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Honda Civic. Australian-market examples include Corolla generations from around 2012 onwards, Mazda3 models from around 2012 onwards, and Golf and Focus models from around 2010 onwards. Fitment varies by year, variant and wheel package, so check the current tyre sidewall or the vehicle's tyre placard before ordering.
Tyroola lists 121 products from 53 brands in this size. Prices range from $50 to $345 per tyre, in AUD including GST. You can compare budget, mid-range and premium options side by side, then have tyres delivered Australia-wide or sent to a nationwide Tyroola fitting partner for fitting and balancing.
Choosing a 205/55R16 tyre
Choose a touring tread for regular commuting and mixed road use. Performance patterns suit drivers who want sharper steering response, while summer patterns are common for normal warm-weather road driving. The catalogue includes 58 touring, 29 performance, 27 summer, 3 all season, 2 highway terrain and 2 semi-slick products.
For a cheap 205/55R16 tyre, compare the lower-priced options with the required load and speed markings on your placard. 205/55R16 all terrain tyres are not a practical choice for these passenger cars, and the small highway terrain selection is not intended for serious off-road use. Filter by brand, speed rating, tread type and stock, or search by brand or tread pattern.
What 205/55R16 means
A 205/55R16 tyre is 205 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 55% of that width, about 113 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 632 mm, or about 504 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 205/55R16 carry load indexes from 91 (615 kg per tyre) to 94 (670 kg per tyre) and speed ratings H (210 km/h), V (240 km/h), W (270 km/h) and Y (300 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 205/55R16
Touring (58), Performance (29), All season (3).
Brands in 205/55R16
The brands with the most 205/55R16 options are Kumho (9), Continental (8), Michelin (8), Pirelli (8), Bridgestone (7), Yokohama (6), Hankook (5), Atlas (3).
Frequently asked questions
What cars use 205/55R16 tyres?
Common Australian-market vehicles include the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Honda Civic. The size appears on selected years, variants and wheel packages, rather than every example of each model. Check the tyre sidewall or the vehicle's tyre placard before buying, then match the required load and speed markings.
How much do 205/55R16 tyres cost?
Tyroola lists 121 products in 205/55R16, from 53 brands. Prices range from $50 to $345 per tyre, in AUD including GST. Cheap 205/55R16 tyres are available alongside mid-range and premium options. Compare the tread type, brand, speed rating and stock status, then choose delivery or a Tyroola fitting partner for fitting and balancing.
What does 205/55R16 mean?
It means a tyre 205 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of that width (about 113 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 205/55R16 91V.
How much are 205/55R16 tyres?
Right now 205/55R16 tyres range from $50 to $345 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $200.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 205/55R16?
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 205/55R16 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.