215/85R16 tyres
Compare 15 tyres in 215/85R16 (also written 215/85 R16 or 215 85 16) from 11 brands, priced from $137 to $332 each including GST. Tread types in this size include all terrain, highway terrain, regional and long distance and summer. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 215/85R16 means
A 215/85R16 tyre is 215 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 85% of that width, about 183 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 772 mm, or about 412 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 215/85R16 carry load indexes from 115 (1,215 kg per tyre) to 120 (1,400 kg per tyre) and speed ratings L (120 km/h), N (140 km/h), Q (160 km/h), R (170 km/h) and S (180 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 215/85R16
All terrain (9), Highway terrain (2).
Brands in 215/85R16
The brands with the most 215/85R16 options are Kenda (3), Goodride (2), Toyo (2), Grenlander (1), Habilead (1), Hilo (1), Kapsen (1), Kumho (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 215/85R16 mean?
It means a tyre 215 mm wide with a sidewall 85% of that width (about 183 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 215/85R16 91V.
How much are 215/85R16 tyres?
Right now 215/85R16 tyres range from $137 to $332 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $548.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 215/85R16?
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 215/85R16 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.