215/45R16 performance tyres
Compare 15 performance tyres in 215/45R16 (also written 215/45 R16 or 215 45 16) from 14 brands, priced from $72 to $234 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 215/45R16 means
A 215/45R16 tyre is 215 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 45% of that width, about 97 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 600 mm, or about 531 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 215/45R16 carry load indexes from 86 (530 kg per tyre) to 90 (600 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.
Brands in 215/45R16
The brands with the most 215/45R16 options are Linglong (2), Autogreen (1), Grenlander (1), Habilead (1), Hilo (1), Kapsen (1), Nexen (1), Roadx (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 215/45R16 mean?
It means a tyre 215 mm wide with a sidewall 45% of that width (about 97 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 215/45R16 91V.
How much are 215/45R16 tyres?
Right now 215/45R16 tyres range from $72 to $234 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $288.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 215/45R16?
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 215/45R16 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.