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235/55 R16 - Best summer tyres 2026 - market overview, tests, reviews

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235/55 R16 doesn't belong to the most popular dimensions for summer tyres - there are 0 tyre models available, which can be compared to 155/60 R15, 170/60 R17, 160/60 R14. Let's break down the sizing - 55 is height of the tyre, which is calculated as 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which means the sidewall height has 129.25 mm. The wheel diameter is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. The total circumference of the tyre is 2088.84 mm, which is very similar to 215/60 R16(2087.27 mm), 225/35 R20(2090.73 mm), 305/30 R19(2091.04 mm), 235/50 R17(2094.81 mm), 265/30 R20(2095.44 mm), 225/40 R19(2081.62 mm), 205/70 R15(2098.58 mm). There are multiple speed indexes available for summer tyres in 235/55 R16: T(190km/h). The same goes for weight indexes: 96.

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