215/55 R16 Tyres in Park Royal
215 mm wide, 55% profile, for a 16-inch wheel. Fitted at our NW10 workshop, with live prices online.
215/55 R16 is a 16-inch tyre, 215 mm wide, with a sidewall 118.2 mm tall (55% of the width). We fit 215/55 R16 tyres at our Park Royal garage in NW10, with balancing, a new valve and disposal of the old tyre included. The price depends on the brand: see live prices for 215/55 R16. It is fitted to cars such as the Citroen Berlingo (car and van), Ford Focus and Honda Civic.
What 215/55 R16 means
- 215: the tyre is 215 mm wide, measured across the sidewalls.
- 55: the sidewall height is 55% of the width, so 215 × 55% = 118.2 mm.
- R: radial construction. A ZR in the same place is the same size with a speed marking for over 240 km/h.
- 16: it fits a 16-inch wheel. Overall diameter is 16 × 25.4 mm plus two sidewalls: 642.9 mm.
The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall (for example 91V). Replace like for like or higher, as your handbook states.
Cars that use 215/55 R16
Manufacturer and tyre-maker fitment listings give 215/55 R16 for these models, usually as one of several wheel options. The size on your own tyres, or on the placard in the door frame, is the one to match.
| Make | Model | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Citroen | Berlingo (car and van) | 2nd gen B9 incl. 2015 facelift (2008-2018) |
| Ford | Focus | Mk3 (2011-2018) |
| Ford | Transit Connect | Mk2 (pre-2022 model) |
| Honda | Civic | 10th gen FK hatchback (2017-2022) |
| Volvo | S60 | Mk2 facelift (2013-2018) |
| Volvo | V60 | Mk1 facelift (2013-2018) |
What to look for in a 215/55 R16 tyre
- Check the load index. Many of the SUVs, crossovers and vans on this size are heavy, and some are fitted with reinforced (XL) tyres. Match or beat the load index on the tyres you are replacing.
- Load and speed ratings. Tyre-maker listings for the cars on this size give 91T, 93H and 93V. The rating differs between cars and engines, so match the marking on your own tyres or in the handbook, or go higher.
- Winter or all-season. If you want winter or all-season tyres in 215/55 R16, the live list shows what is made in this size today; not every pattern is made in every size.
215/55 R16 tyres by price band
These are the brands we fit, by price band. Which of them make 215/55 R16, and at what price today, is on the live price list.
- Premium: Continental, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin
- Mid-range: Avon, Nankang, Roadstone, Kumho
- Budget: Accelera, Linglong
Prices for 215/55 R16 depend on the brand — see live fitted prices for 215/55 R16.
Book online, call 020 3886 2355 or WhatsApp 07476 586 589. We fit at Unit 4 Unimix House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7TR, balancing and a new valve included.
Sizes next to 215/55 R16
Same 16-inch rim, one step wider, narrower, taller or lower.
Sizes with a similar overall diameter
These sizes are within 3% of the 642.9 mm diameter of 215/55 R16 on paper, and within 20 mm of its width. That alone does not make them approved for your car: check the handbook or the door placard, and keep one size across an axle.
| Size | Overall diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 235/45 R17 | 643.3 mm | +0.1% |
| 195/60 R16 | 640.4 mm | -0.4% |
| 215/50 R17 | 646.8 mm | +0.6% |
| 205/65 R15 | 647.5 mm | +0.7% |
| 195/65 R15 | 634.5 mm | -1.3% |
| 225/45 R17 | 634.3 mm | -1.3% |
See all tyre sizes, or read how our tyre fitting works.
Frequently asked questions
Is 215/55 R16 the same as 215/55 ZR16?
Yes, the dimensions are the same. The Z marks a tyre rated for over 240 km/h (149 mph); the exact rating is the letter after the load index, such as W or Y. Fit at least the speed rating your handbook gives for the car.
Can I fit 235/45 R17 instead of 215/55 R16?
Only if 235/45 R17 is listed for your car. On paper it is 643.3 mm tall against 642.9 mm for 215/55 R16, a 0.1% difference, so the speedometer would barely change. It also needs a 17-inch wheel instead of a 16-inch one. Wheel width, arch clearance, load index and speed rating must suit the car too, so check the handbook or the door placard, and fit one size across an axle.
How tall is a 215/55 R16 tyre?
About 642.9 mm (25.3 inches) across when new and unloaded: the 16-inch rim (406.4 mm) plus two sidewalls of 118.2 mm, which is 55% of the 215 mm width. Real tyres differ by a few millimetres between brands and patterns.
Which cars use 215/55 R16 tyres?
Fitment listings give 215/55 R16 for the Citroen Berlingo (car and van), Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Volvo V60, Ford Transit Connect and Volvo S60. One model can use several sizes depending on its wheels, so check the sidewall of your own tyres before you book.
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New tyres fitted while you wait, plus puncture repairs, wheel balancing and battery replacement at our Park Royal workshop. No appointment needed for tyres, just call in.