What does 205/45R16 mean?
205/45R16 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 205 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
- 45 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
- R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
- 16 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.
205/45R16 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 23.3 in | 590.9 mm |
Section Width | 8.1 in | 205 mm |
Rim Height | 16 in | 406 mm |
Sidewall Height | 3.6 in | 92.3 mm |
Circumference | 73.1 in | 1856.4 mm |
Revolutions | 866.9 revs/mile |
FAQ About 205/45R16 Tire
How tall is a 205/45R16 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 205/45R16 tire is 23.3 inches
How wide is a 205/45R16 tire?
The width of a 205/45R16 tire is 205 mm, which is about 8.1 inches.
What size rim fits a 205/45R16 tire?
A 205/45R16 tire fits on a rim that is 16 inches in diameter.
What does the 45 in a 205/45R16 tire mean?
The 45 in a 205/45R16 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 45% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 205/45R16
Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.
However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.
Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 205/45R16:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
185/50R16 | 23.3″ (Equal) | 16 x 5.0-6.5 |
125/70R16 | 22.9″ (-1.7%) | 16 x n/a |
125/80R16 | 23.9″ (2.6%) | 16 x n/a |
135/70R16 | 23.4″ (0.4%) | 16 x n/a |
175/50R16 | 22.9″ (-1.7%) | 16 x 5.0-6.0 |
175/55R16 | 23.6″ (1.3%) | 16 x 5.0-6.0 |
195/45R16 | 22.9″ (-1.7%) | 16 x 6.0-7.5 |
195/50R16 | 23.7″ (1.7%) | 16 x 5.5-7.0 |
215/40R16 | 22.8″ (-2.1%) | 16 x 7.0-8.5 |
215/45R16 | 23.6″ (1.3%) | 16 x 7.0-8.0 |
225/40R16 | 23.1″ (-0.9%) | 16 x 7.5-9.0 |
245/35R16 | 22.8″ (-2.1%) | 16 x 8.0-9.5 |
255/35R16 | 23.0″ (-1.3%) | 16 x 8.5-10.0 |