Tire Size | Diameter | Rim (H x W) |
205/50R15 | 23.1″ (+2.6%) | 15″ x 5.5-7.5″ |
295/35R15 | 23.1″ (+2.6%) | 15″ x n/a |
225/40R16 | 23.1″ (+2.6%) | 16″ x 7.5-9.0″ |
195/40R17 | 23.1″ (+2.6%) | 17″ x 6.5-7.5″ |
185/55R15 | 23″ (+2.2%) | 15″ x 5.0-6.5″ |
225/45R15 | 23″ (+2.2%) | 15″ x 7.0-8.5″ |
255/35R16 | 23″ (+2.2%) | 16″ x 8.5-10.0″ |
125/80R15 | 22.9″ (+1.7%) | 15″ x n/a |
155/65R15 | 22.9″ (+1.7%) | 15″ x 4.5-5.5″ |
125/70R16 | 22.9″ (+1.7%) | 16″ x n/a |
175/50R16 | 22.9″ (+1.7%) | 16″ x 5.0-6.0″ |
195/45R16 | 22.9″ (+1.7%) | 16″ x 6.0-7.5″ |
215/35R17 | 22.9″ (+1.7%) | 17″ x 7.0-8.5″ |
165/60R15 | 22.8″ (+1.3%) | 15″ x 5.0-6.0″ |
215/40R16 | 22.8″ (+1.3%) | 16″ x 7.0-8.5″ |
245/35R16 | 22.8″ (+1.3%) | 16″ x 8.0-9.5″ |
165/45R17 | 22.8″ (+1.3%) | 17″ x n/a |
195/50R15 | 22.7″ (+0.9%) | 15″ x 5.5-7.0″ |
245/40R15 | 22.7″ (+0.9%) | 15″ x 8.0-9.5″ |
175/55R15 | 22.6″ (+0.4%) | 15″ x 5.0-6.0″ |
215/45R15 | 22.6″ (+0.4%) | 15″ x 7.0-8.0″ |
275/35R15 | 22.6″ (+0.4%) | 15″ x 9.0-11.0″ |
165/50R16 | 22.5″ (Equal) | 16″ x 4.5-6.0″ |
135/70R15 | 22.4″ (-0.4%) | 15″ x n/a |
145/65R15 | 22.4″ (-0.4%) | 15″ x 4.0-5.0″ |
135/60R16 | 22.4″ (-0.4%) | 16″ x n/a |
155/60R15 | 22.3″ (-0.9%) | 15″ x 4.5-5.5″ |
185/50R15 | 22.3″ (-0.9%) | 15″ x n/a |
205/45R15 | 22.3″ (-0.9%) | 15″ x 6.5-7.5″ |
115/70R16 | 22.3″ (-0.9%) | 16″ x n/a |
165/40R17 | 22.2″ (-1.4%) | 17″ x n/a |
165/55R15 | 22.1″ (-1.8%) | 15″ x 4.5-6.0″ |
195/40R16 | 22.1″ (-1.8%) | 16″ x 6.5-7.5″ |
185/35R17 | 22.1″ (-1.8%) | 17″ x n/a |
125/70R15 | 21.9″ (-2.7%) | 15″ x n/a |
175/50R15 | 21.9″ (-2.7%) | 15″ x 5.0-6.0″ |
195/45R15 | 21.9″ (-2.7%) | 15″ x 6.0-7.5″ |
215/35R16 | 21.9″ (-2.7%) | 16″ x 7.0-8.5″ |
205/40R16 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide
What size tire is 205/40R16 in Inches?
The 205/40R16 tire has an overall diameter of 22.5 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches, and can be mounted on 16 x 7.0-8.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 22.5x8.1R16.
Inches | Millimeters | |
Tire Diameter | 22.5 | 570.4 |
Section Width | 8.1 | 205 |
Rim Height | 16 | 406 |
Sidewall Height | 3.2 | 82 |
Circumference | 70.5 | 1792 |
To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 205/40R16 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:
How tall is a 205/40R16 tire?
A 205/40R16 tire has a height of 22.5 inches (570.4 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and no load.
How wide is a 205/40R16 tire?
The 205/40R16 has a width of 8.1 inches (205 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.
205/40R16 sidewall height
The sidewall height of a 205/40R16 is 3.2 inches (82 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.
What size rim do I need for 205/40R16 tire?
You can put on a rim with a height of 16 inches and a rim width ranging from 7.0-8.0 inches for a 205/40R16 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))
Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.
205/40R16 circumference
The 205/40R16 tire has a circumference of 70.5 inches (1792 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.
The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration & fuel efficiency.
205/40R16 Revolutions
The 205/40R16 performs 898.1 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 205/40R16
As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 205/40R16:
More tire sizes for 16" Wheel:
24" Tire Diameter
- 125/85R16 = 24.3x4.9R16
- 125/90R16 = 24.9x4.9R16
- 135/80R16 = 24.5x5.3R16
- 175/60R16 = 24.3x6.9R16
- 185/55R16 = 24x7.3R16
- 185/60R16 = 24.7x7.3R16
- 195/55R16 = 24.4x7.7R16
- 205/50R16 = 24.1x8.1R16
- 205/55R16 = 24.9x8.1R16
- 215/50R16 = 24.5x8.5R16
- 225/45R16 = 23.9x8.9R16
- 225/50R16 = 24.9x8.9R16
- 245/45R16 = 24.6x9.6R16
25" Tire Diameter
- 135/90R16 = 25.6x5.3R16
- 145/80R16 = 25.1x5.7R16
- 155/80R16 = 25.7x6.1R16
- 185/65R16 = 25.4x7.3R16
- 195/60R16 = 25.2x7.7R16
- 205/60R16 = 25.7x8.1R16
- 215/55R16 = 25.3x8.5R16
- 225/55R16 = 25.7x8.9R16
- 235/50R16 = 25.3x9.3R16
- 245/50R16 = 25.7x9.6R16
- 265/45R16 = 25.4x10.4R16
- 275/45R16 = 25.7x10.8R16
- 315/40R16 = 25.9x12.4R16
26" Tire Diameter
- 145/90R16 = 26.3x5.7R16
- 165/80R16 = 26.4x6.5R16
- 175/75R16 = 26.3x6.9R16
- 185/75R16 = 26.9x7.3R16
- 195/65R16 = 26x7.7R16
- 205/65R16 = 26.5x8.1R16
- 215/60R16 = 26.1x8.5R16
- 225/60R16 = 26.6x8.9R16
- 235/55R16 = 26.1x9.3R16
- 245/55R16 = 26.6x9.6R16
- 255/50R16 = 26.1x10R16
- 265/50R16 = 26.5x10.4R16
- 275/50R16 = 26.9x10.8R16
27" Tire Diameter
- 155/90R16 = 27x6.1R16
- 175/80R16 = 27x6.9R16
- 195/75R16 = 27.5x7.7R16
- 205/70R16 = 27.3x8.1R16
- 215/65R16 = 27x8.5R16
- 215/70R16 = 27.9x8.5R16
- 225/65R16 = 27.5x8.9R16
- 235/60R16 = 27.1x9.3R16
- 245/60R16 = 27.6x9.6R16
- 255/55R16 = 27x10R16
- 275/55R16 = 27.9x10.8R16
- 295/50R16 = 27.6x11.6R16
- 315/45R16 = 27.2x12.4R16
- 355/40R16 = 27.2x14R16
*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.