225/55R16 touring tyres
Compare 21 touring tyres in 225/55R16 (also written 225/55 R16 or 225 55 16) from 17 brands, priced from $75 to $295 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 225/55R16 means
A 225/55R16 tyre is 225 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 55% of that width, about 124 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 654 mm, or about 487 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 225/55R16 carry load indexes from 95 (690 kg per tyre) to 99 (775 kg per tyre) and speed ratings H (210 km/h), V (240 km/h) and W (270 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 225/55R16
The brands with the most 225/55R16 options are Kumho (3), Grenlander (2), Pirelli (2), BFGoodrich (1), Bridgestone (1), Continental (1), Davanti (1), Farroad (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 225/55R16 mean?
It means a tyre 225 mm wide with a sidewall 55% of that width (about 124 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 225/55R16 91V.
How much are 225/55R16 tyres?
Right now 225/55R16 tyres range from $75 to $295 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $300.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 225/55R16?
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 225/55R16 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.