215/40R16 Passenger car tyres
Compare 5 Passenger car tyres in 215/40R16 (also written 215/40 R16 or 215 40 16) from 4 brands, priced from $83 to $141 each including GST. Tread types in this size include performance and summer. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 215/40R16 means
A 215/40R16 tyre is 215 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 40% of that width, about 86 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 578 mm, or about 550 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 215/40R16 carry load indexes from 86 (530 kg per tyre) to 86 (530 kg per tyre) and speed ratings 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 215/40R16
Performance (4).
Brands in 215/40R16
The brands with the most 215/40R16 options are Linglong (2), Grenlander (1), Nankang (1), Windforce (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 215/40R16 mean?
It means a tyre 215 mm wide with a sidewall 40% of that width (about 86 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 215/40R16 91V.
How much are 215/40R16 tyres?
Right now 215/40R16 tyres range from $83 to $141 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $332.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 215/40R16?
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 215/40R16 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.