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16-inch tires: sizes and treadwear
Quick answer: NHTSA’s UTQG data lists 51 tire sizes for 16-inch wheels (51 with a treadwear grade). 244 tire lines have a grade at one or more of them, and the median treadwear across line × size grades is 490. The size with the most graded lines is 205/55R16 (65).
51graded sizes
244lines
490median grade
642line × size grades
16-inch sizes in the NHTSA data
| Size | Graded lines | Highest treadwear | Median treadwear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/55R16 | 65 | 700 | 420 |
| 215/60R16 | 53 | 860 | 440 |
| 205/60R16 | 48 | 700 | 440 |
| 225/60R16 | 43 | 720 | 440 |
| 215/65R16 | 33 | 700 | 460 |
| 215/55R16 | 29 | 700 | 500 |
| 235/70R16 | 25 | 700 | 500 |
| 215/70R16 | 23 | 700 | 500 |
| 205/65R16 | 22 | 700 | 480 |
| 265/70R16 | 22 | 800 | 510 |
| 225/55R16 | 20 | 700 | 440 |
| 235/60R16 | 20 | 700 | 480 |
| 245/70R16 | 19 | 700 | 520 |
| 255/70R16 | 19 | 700 | 500 |
| 195/55R16 | 18 | 880 | 400 |
| 225/50R16 | 15 | 500 | 400 |
| 225/70R16 | 15 | 700 | 560 |
| 235/65R16 | 15 | 700 | 620 |
| 245/75R16 | 14 | 700 | 510 |
| 265/75R16 | 13 | 700 | 500 |
| 205/45R16 | 11 | 500 | 420 |
| 205/50R16 | 11 | 560 | 400 |
| 225/75R16 | 9 | 700 | 520 |
| 245/50R16 | 8 | 500 | 410 |
| 275/70R16 | 8 | 520 | 500 |
| 195/50R16 | 7 | 500 | 340 |
| 225/65R16 | 6 | 700 | 500 |
| 185/55R16 | 5 | 500 | 360 |
| 205/40R16 | 5 | 500 | 340 |
| 235/55R16 | 5 | 500 | 420 |
| 255/65R16 | 4 | 500 | 500 |
| 195/45R16 | 3 | 500 | 300 |
| 225/45R16 | 3 | 340 | 220 |
| 235/75R16 | 3 | 500 | 500 |
| 175/55R16 | 2 | 360 | 270 |
| 195/65R16 | 2 | 500 | 370 |
| 205/70R16 | 2 | 680 | 590 |
| 215/40R16 | 2 | 340 | 320 |
| 215/75R16 | 2 | 460 | 400 |
| 245/45R16 | 2 | 340 | 280 |
Showing 40 of 51 sizes, most graded lines first. Sizes link only where this build has a page. Click a heading to sort.
Treadwear mix at 16 inches
| Treadwear band | Line × size grades | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 | 6 | 0.9% |
| 200–299 | 31 | 4.8% |
| 300–399 | 110 | 17.1% |
| 400–499 | 174 | 27.1% |
| 500–599 | 239 | 37.2% |
| 600–699 | 32 | 5% |
| 700–799 | 47 | 7.3% |
| 800 and up | 3 | 0.5% |
Brands with the most 16-inch lines
| Brand | Lines graded at 16 inches |
|---|---|
| Hankook | 29 |
| Bridgestone | 21 |
| Nexen | 12 |
| Yokohama | 9 |
| Falken | 8 |
| Firestone | 8 |
| Toyo | 8 |
| Continental | 7 |
| Dunlop | 7 |
| Thunderer | 7 |
Highest treadwear grades at 16 inches
| Tire line | Size | Treadwear |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone ECOPIA EP150 | 195/55R16 | 880 |
| Hankook KInERGy PT | 215/60R16 | 860 |
| Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | 265/70R16 | 800 |
| Venezia CUSTOM BUILT IX (S) | 225/60R16 | 720 |
| Hankook iON ST AS | 175/75R16 | 720 |
| Yokohama AVID TRZ | 205/55R16 | 700 |
| Big O LEGACY TOUR PLUS | 215/60R16 | 700 |
| Yokohama AVID TRZ | 215/60R16 | 700 |
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FAQ
What does the 16 mean in a tire size?
In a size like 225/65R16, the number after R is the wheel (rim) diameter in inches. It must match your wheel exactly; width and aspect ratio come from your vehicle's placard.
What is the most common 16-inch tire size in NHTSA's data?
By number of graded lines, 205/55R16 (65 line × size grades), followed by 215/60R16 (53). This reflects what is in the NHTSA database, not sales.
What is the typical treadwear grade for 16-inch tires?
The median across 642 line × size grades is 490. Treadwear is the maker's wear rating relative to a control tire, not miles.