255/85R16 tyres
Compare 2 tyres in 255/85R16 (also written 255/85 R16 or 255 85 16) from 2 brands, priced from $482 to $487 each including GST. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 255/85R16 means
A 255/85R16 tyre is 255 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 85% of that width, about 217 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 840 mm, or about 379 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 255/85R16 carry load indexes from 123 (1,550 kg per tyre) to 123 (1,550 kg per tyre) and speed ratings Q (160 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.
Brands in 255/85R16
The brands with the most 255/85R16 options are BFGoodrich (1), Yokohama (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 255/85R16 mean?
It means a tyre 255 mm wide with a sidewall 85% of that width (about 217 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 255/85R16 91V.
How much are 255/85R16 tyres?
Right now 255/85R16 tyres range from $482 to $487 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $1,928.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 255/85R16?
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 255/85R16 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.