Tyre size
Best 205/55 R16 tyres
Picked for the 4 fitments that run 205/55 R16 from the factory, ranked by independent test results and set for the most demanding of them, so every pick suits every car here.
- width
- 205 mm
- sidewall
- 113 mm
- diameter
- 632 mm
- rim
- 16 in
- factory ratings
- 91V, 91H, 89V
Best tyres in 205/55 R16
Best overall
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 88
Best in the wet
Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 84
Best performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S
Most dry grip and steering response for spirited roads.
Max performance summer · Premium · fit 79
Best value
Falken
Azenis FK520
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Ultra-high performance summer · Value · fit 62
Best road + track
Falken
Azenis RT660
A 200-treadwear tyre for track days that still drives home.
Extreme performance (200TW) · Mid-range · fit 73
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 205/55 R16 when the retailer stocks it, or the tyre’s page when it doesn’t. Match or beat the load index and speed rating on your placard.
Cars on 205/55 R16 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Hatch 2.0 | 205/55 R16 · Ascent Sport 2.0 petrol 16in | Grand touring |
| Toyota Corolla Hybrid 1.8 | 205/55 R16 91V · Ascent Sport/SX 16in | Touring & eco |
| Hyundai i30 2.0 | 205/55 R16 91H · Base 2.0 16in | Grand touring |
| Honda S2000 (AP1) | 205/55 R16 89V front · Standard 16-inch | Ultra-high performance summer |
The picks above are ultra-high performance summer tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
205/55 R16 questions
What are the best 205/55 R16 tyres?
For the cars that use 205/55 R16 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Michelin Pilot Sport 5, a ultra-high performance summer tyre. Best in the wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. Best performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Best value: Falken Azenis FK520. Best road + track: Falken Azenis RT660.
Which cars use 205/55 R16 tyres?
Toyota Corolla Hatch 2.0, Toyota Corolla Hybrid 1.8, Hyundai i30 2.0, Honda S2000 (AP1) (front). Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 205/55 R16 tyre?
About 632 mm (24.9 in) tall overall, 205 mm wide, with a 113 mm sidewall, on an 16-inch rim.