185R16 Tires

Understanding 185R16 tire size is crucial for making informed decisions when purchasing new tires, whether it is for replacement or upgrade, as it plays an important role in your vehicle's performance and safety. Let's explore 185R16 tire specs and dimensions, what vehicles come equipped with 185R16 tires, what are its replacement options, and where to buy 185R16 tires at lowest prices online.

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How to read 185R16 tire size?

185R16 is a Metric tire size that is commonly used on passenger and crossover vehicles.

Let us decode each aspect of 185R16 tire size dimensions for better understanding:

  • 185 indicates tire's section width, which includes the entire width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. The tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Section width of 185R16 tire is 185 millimeters.
  • 82 represents the aspect ratio of a tire. It is the ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 185R16 tire, the sidewall height is 82% of its tread width.
  • R denotes that tire has radial construction.
  • 16 indicates the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 185R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

You can learn more about tire size markings on tire sidewall with our comprehensive guide on how to read tire size.

185R16 Tire Dimensions

Compare and visualize 185R16 tire dimensions in both inches and millimeters. Tire size calculator will help you calculate the dimensions of any tire size.

185R16 Section Width
7.3"
28"
185R16 Tire Side
Tire Circumference
87.9"
16"
6"
721 Revs/Mile
Metric Inches
Tire Width 185 mm 7.3"
Aspect Ratio 82%
Rim Diameter 406 mm 16"
Tire Diameter 710 mm 28"
Sidewall Height 152 mm 6"
Circumference 2229 mm 87.9"
Revolutions 449 per km 721 per mile

185R16 Tire Width

Tire width is the measurement of the tire's cross-section at its widest point. 185R16 tire has a width of 185 millimeters or 7.3 inches.

Tires with section width of 185 millimeters come equipped on a variety of crossovers, minivans and passenger cars.

185 millimeters represents standard tire width. Standard width tires are very versatile, covering the needs of everyday drivers. They offer a balance of traction, fuel or energy efficiency, and handling.

Tire width plays a pivotal role in determining a vehicle's handling, safety, and efficiency. It is crucial to consider the compatibility of tire width with the vehicle's design and the manufacturer's specifications to maintain optimal functionality and ensure safety.

Tire Width
7.3"

185R16 Aspect Ratio

Tire aspect ratio represents the height of the tire's sidewall as a percentage of its width. 185R16 tire size has an aspect ratio of 82%.

Tires with an aspect ratio of 82 are known as high-profile tires. Such tires are typically chosen for their comfort and durability, making them well-suited for everyday driving and vehicles that prioritize passenger comfort or require additional load-bearing capacity. Taller sidewall allows for more flex and absorption of road imperfections, translating to a smoother, more comfortable ride.

While these tires provide a comfortable ride, they may not offer the same level of precise handling and cornering performance as lower aspect ratio tires. The increased sidewall height can lead to more flex during aggressive maneuvers, which might not be ideal for high-speed or performance-oriented driving.

185R16 Rim Diameter

Rim diameter refers to the diameter of the wheel on which the tire is mounted, commonly measured in inches. 185R16 tire can be mounted on 16-inch wheels. The rim diameter directly correlates with the overall diameter of the tire and affects various aspects of vehicle performance and aesthetics.

Tires with rim diameter of 16 inches are equipped on a select crossover, minivan, passenger car, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle and van models.

Rims with a 16-inch diameter are common on mid-size and full-size sedans, as well as some crossovers and SUVs. They offer a balance between ride comfort, handling, and aesthetic appeal.

When selecting a rim diameter, it's crucial to consider the vehicle's design specifications, as altering the rim size can affect the speedometer and odometer calibration, vehicle handling, suspension geometry, and brake clearance.

Rim Diameter
16"

185R16 Tire Diameter / Height

Tire diameter represens the total height of a tire, including the rim, when it is fully inflated and not under load. 185R16 tire height is 710 millimeters or 28 inches.

Tire height affects the clearance between the tire and the vehicle's body or chassis, influences the vehicle's ground clearance, and can impact the accuracy of the vehicle's speedometer and odometer.

For standard passenger cars, tire diameters typically range from about 24 to 30 inches. This includes sedans, hatchbacks, small SUVs, and minivans. Light trucks and larger SUVs might have tires on the higher end of this range or slightly above, often between 29 to 33 inches. Sports cars and high-performance vehicles may have similar diameter ranges as standard passenger cars, but they often feature wider tires with a lower aspect ratio, which can slightly affect the overall diameter. The range for these vehicles is typically between 24 to 30 inches, focusing more on width and profile for performance. Off-road vehicles, including larger SUVs, trucks, and specialized vehicles, often have larger tire diameters to handle rough terrain better. The diameters for these vehicles can range from about 31 to 40 inches or more, depending on the level of off-road capability and customization.

Tire Diameter
28"

185R16 Sidewall Height

Tire sidewall height, determined by the aspect ratio of a tire, represents the height of the tire's sidewall, measured from the edge of the rim to the top of the tread. 185R16 tire sidewall is 152 millimeters or 6 inches tall.

Sidewall height affects the tire's ability to dissipate heat and impacts its load-bearing capacity. It also plays a role in aesthetic appeal for many drivers, influencing the overall look of the vehicle.

Tires with a sidewall height of 6" offer a balance between performance and comfort, and are common on popular sedans, minivans, light trucks and SUVs.

Sidewall Height
6"

185R16 Circumference

Tire circumference is the total distance around the outer edge of the tire. 185R16 tire has a circumference of 2229 millimeters or 87.9 inches.

Tires with a circumference of 87.9 inches are common on mid-size cars, minivans and SUVs. These tires strike a balance between fuel efficiency and comfort, offering a smoother ride than smaller tires while maintaining reasonable handling and efficiency.

Tire circumference directly influences the speedometer and odometer readings of a vehicle. Mismatched tire circumferences, especially on the same axle, can lead to uneven wear, handling issues, and even mechanical damage, particularly in all-wheel or four-wheel-drive vehicles.

185R16 Circumference
Tire Circumference
87.9"

185R16 Revolutions

Tire revolutions metric reflects the number of times a tire rotates over a fixed distance. This figure is inherently tied to the tire's circumference - the larger the circumference, the fewer the revolutions needed to cover a mile, and vice versa. 185R16 tire makes 449 revolutions per kilometer or 721 revolutions per mile.

Number of the revolutions a tire makes affects greatly vehicle's performance, from speed and distance measurement accuracy to handling, fuel efficiency, and wear and tear.

Popular 185R16 tire models

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What is 185R16 in inches?

When converted to inches, 185R16 tire size is equivalent to 28x7.3R16. 28 inches indicate the tire diameter, 7.3 inches represent tread width, and 16 inches is the diameter of a rim the tire can be mounted on.

Learn more about 185R16 in inches conversion.

185R16 Vehicle Fitment

No vehicles that are equipped with 185R16 OEM tire size have been found in our database.

What are replacement sizes for 185R16 tire?

185R16 alternative has to be within 3% of the original tire's overall diameter to ensure safe drive and proper speedometer readings. Below is a list of 185R16 equivalent and plus sizes that are within the optimal characteristics and dimensions of the orignal tire size.

Keep in mind that different vehicles have different tire requirements. Passenger cars, SUVs, trucks, and high-performance vehicles each have specific types of tires that are engineered for their particular needs. When replacing tires on your vehicle, always refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for manufacturer recommendations on tire size, type, and other specifications.

Replacement Tire Size Tire Diameter Difference
195/75R16C -1.7%
LT195/75R16 -1.5%

185R16 Tire Size Comparison Chart

Below is a comparison chart where we compare 185R16 tire size with other popular sizes. Green indicates that new tire diameter is within the acceptable 3% of the original, while red warns that tire will adversely affect the vehicle's speedometer reading, handling characteristics, or clearance in the wheel well. We recommend to use the tire size comparison tool to ensure proper compatibility when switching to a new tire size.

Tire Size Comparison Tire Diameter Difference
185R16 vs 225/70R16 1.7%
185R16 vs LT225/75R16 4.8%
185R16 vs LT235/85R16 13.5%
185R16 vs LT245/75R16 9%
185R16 vs LT265/70R16 9.4%
185R16 vs LT265/75R16 13.2%
185R16 vs LT285/75R16 17.5%
185R16 vs P205/55R16 -11%
185R16 vs P205/60R16 -8.2%
185R16 vs P205/65R16 -5.4%
185R16 vs LT215/85R16 8.7%
185R16 vs 265/75R16 13.2%
185R16 vs 225/75R16C 4.8%
185R16 vs 235/60R16 -3.1%
185R16 vs 235/65R16 0.3%
185R16 vs 235/65R16C 0.3%
185R16 vs 235/70R16 3.7%
185R16 vs P215/70R16 -0.3%
185R16 vs 255/65R16 3.9%
185R16 vs 255/70R16 7.6%
185R16 vs 265/70R16 9.6%
185R16 vs P215/60R16 -6.5%
185R16 vs P225/60R16 -4.8%
185R16 vs 245/50R16 -8.2%
185R16 vs 205/70R16 -2.3%
185R16 vs 225/75R16 4.8%
185R16 vs 235/75R16 6.8%
185R16 vs 245/75R16 9%
185R16 vs 275/70R16 11.5%
185R16 vs LT245/70R16 5.5%
185R16 vs LT255/85R16 18.3%
185R16 vs LT305/70R16 17.3%
185R16 vs 245/45R16 -11.8%
185R16 vs P265/75R16 13.2%
185R16 vs P225/70R16 1.7%
185R16 vs P225/75R16 4.8%
185R16 vs P235/70R16 3.7%
185R16 vs P235/75R16 6.8%
185R16 vs P245/70R16 5.6%
185R16 vs P245/75R16 9%
185R16 vs P255/70R16 7.6%
185R16 vs 245/70R16 5.6%
185R16 vs P265/70R16 9.6%
185R16 vs LT315/75R16 23.8%
185R16 vs 225/65R16 -1.7%
185R16 vs 215/65R16 -3.4%
185R16 vs 225/55R16 -7.9%
185R16 vs 205/45R16 -16.9%
185R16 vs 205/50R16 -13.8%
185R16 vs 195/60R16 -9.9%
185R16 vs 205/55R16 -11%
185R16 vs 205/60R16 -8.2%
185R16 vs 205/65R16 -5.4%
185R16 vs 205/75R16C 0.6%
185R16 vs 225/50R16 -11%
185R16 vs 215/45R16 -15.5%
185R16 vs 215/55R16 -9.6%
185R16 vs 215/70R16 -0.3%
185R16 vs 215/60R16 -6.5%
185R16 vs 195/75R16C -1.7%
185R16 vs 195/50R16 -15.2%
185R16 vs 185/55R16 -14.1%
185R16 vs 195/45R16 -18%
185R16 vs 195/55R16 -12.7%
185R16 vs 225/60R16 -4.8%
185R16 vs P215/65R17 0.3%
185R16 vs P225/45R17 -10.7%
185R16 vs P225/50R17 -7.3%
185R16 vs LT265/65R17 9.3%
185R16 vs P225/55R17 -4.2%
185R16 vs P225/60R17 -1.1%
185R16 vs P225/65R17 2%
185R16 vs 215/45R17 -11.8%
185R16 vs LT295/70R17 19%
185R16 vs P215/60R17 -2.8%
185R16 vs 215/50R17 -8.7%
185R16 vs P215/55R17 -5.9%
185R16 vs 215/60R17 -2.8%
185R16 vs LT265/70R17 13.1%
185R16 vs LT305/70R17 21%
185R16 vs LT275/70R17 15.1%
185R16 vs P215/45R17 -11.8%
185R16 vs LT285/70R17 17%
185R16 vs LT315/70R17 23%
185R16 vs P205/50R17 -10.1%
185R16 vs 215/55R17 -5.9%
185R16 vs LT305/65R17 16.6%
185R16 vs LT285/75R17 21%
185R16 vs P235/60R17 0.6%
185R16 vs LT225/65R17 2%
185R16 vs P285/70R17 17.2%
185R16 vs 205/45R17 -13.2%
185R16 vs P315/35R17 -8.2%
185R16 vs 315/35R17 -8.2%
185R16 vs 205/40R17 -16.1%
185R16 vs 235/75R17 10.4%
185R16 vs 285/70R17 17.2%
185R16 vs P255/70R17 11.3%
185R16 vs 275/60R17 7.3%
185R16 vs P275/40R17 -8.2%
185R16 vs 205/50R17 -10.1%
185R16 vs P265/70R17 13.2%
185R16 vs P235/65R17 3.9%
185R16 vs P235/70R17 7.3%
185R16 vs 215/40R17 -14.9%
185R16 vs P235/75R17 10.4%
185R16 vs P245/65R17 5.6%
185R16 vs P245/70R17 9.3%
185R16 vs LT255/80R17 18.3%
185R16 vs 205/55R17 -7.3%
185R16 vs P265/65R17 9.3%
185R16 vs LT245/65R17 5.6%
185R16 vs 265/60R17 5.6%
185R16 vs LT255/75R17 14.6%
185R16 vs 245/50R17 -4.5%
185R16 vs 235/65R17 3.9%
185R16 vs 225/55R17 -4.2%
185R16 vs 255/75R17 14.6%
185R16 vs 235/70R17 7.3%
185R16 vs 235/60R17 0.6%
185R16 vs 265/65R17 9.3%
185R16 vs 235/55R17 -2.8%
185R16 vs 235/50R17 -5.9%
185R16 vs 255/65R17 7.6%
185R16 vs 225/50R17 -7.3%
185R16 vs 255/60R17 3.9%
185R16 vs 245/65R17 5.6%
185R16 vs 245/70R17 9.3%
185R16 vs 245/45R17 -8.2%
185R16 vs 245/75R17 12.7%
185R16 vs 255/40R17 -10.4%
185R16 vs 255/45R17 -6.8%
185R16 vs 255/70R17 11.3%
185R16 vs 245/40R17 -11.5%
185R16 vs 265/70R17 13.2%
185R16 vs 225/45R17 -10.7%
185R16 vs LT225/75R17 8.3%
185R16 vs 225/65R17 2%
185R16 vs 235/40R17 -12.7%
185R16 vs LT235/80R17 13.8%
185R16 vs 235/45R17 -9.3%
185R16 vs 215/65R17 0.3%
185R16 vs 275/40R17 -8.2%
185R16 vs LT245/70R17 9.2%
185R16 vs 225/60R17 -1.1%
185R16 vs LT245/75R17 12.5%
185R16 vs 315/30R18 -8.9%
185R16 vs 295/35R18 -6.6%
185R16 vs 245/50R18 -1%
185R16 vs 285/35R18 -7.5%
185R16 vs 285/30R18 -11.4%
185R16 vs 275/45R18 -0.7%
185R16 vs 265/40R18 -5.8%
185R16 vs 265/35R18 -9.4%
185R16 vs LT325/60R18 19.3%
185R16 vs 245/45R18 -4.6%
185R16 vs LT305/65R18 20.3%
185R16 vs 215/35R18 -14.5%
185R16 vs 235/65R18 7.5%
185R16 vs LT265/60R18 9.2%
185R16 vs LT265/65R18 13%
185R16 vs 235/50R18 -2.4%
185R16 vs 235/55R18 0.7%
185R16 vs LT285/60R18 12.5%
185R16 vs LT285/65R18 16.6%
185R16 vs 235/60R18 4.1%
185R16 vs LT285/70R18 20.6%
185R16 vs 275/60R18 10.8%
185R16 vs 225/60R18 2.4%
185R16 vs 225/55R18 -0.7%
185R16 vs 235/40R18 -9.2%
185R16 vs LT295/70R18 22.5%
185R16 vs P275/65R18 14.8%
185R16 vs LT305/60R18 15.9%
185R16 vs 245/35R18 -11.4%
185R16 vs 205/40R18 -12.5%
185R16 vs 235/45R18 -5.8%
185R16 vs LT265/70R18 16.6%
185R16 vs 215/50R18 -5.2%
185R16 vs 275/35R18 -8.6%
185R16 vs P215/55R18 -2.4%
185R16 vs 265/70R18 16.8%
185R16 vs 255/60R18 7.5%
185R16 vs 225/45R18 -7.2%
185R16 vs P225/45R18 -7.2%
185R16 vs 265/65R18 12.8%
185R16 vs P225/55R18 -0.7%
185R16 vs 275/40R18 -4.6%
185R16 vs 275/65R18 14.8%
185R16 vs LT275/65R18 14.8%
185R16 vs LT275/70R18 18.6%
185R16 vs 225/40R18 -10.3%
185R16 vs 215/55R18 -2.4%
185R16 vs LT285/75R18 24.6%
185R16 vs LT305/70R18 24.5%
185R16 vs 295/30R18 -10.6%
185R16 vs LT325/65R18 23.9%
185R16 vs 285/60R18 12.5%
185R16 vs 215/45R18 -8.3%
185R16 vs 265/60R18 9.2%
185R16 vs P225/60R18 2.4%
185R16 vs 255/45R18 -3.2%
185R16 vs 255/40R18 -6.9%
185R16 vs P255/65R18 11.1%
185R16 vs 255/35R18 -10.6%
185R16 vs P255/70R18 14.8%
185R16 vs P265/60R18 9.2%
185R16 vs P265/65R18 12.8%
185R16 vs P265/70R18 16.8%
185R16 vs 245/60R18 5.8%
185R16 vs 255/55R18 3.8%
185R16 vs P245/60R18 5.8%
185R16 vs 255/70R18 14.8%
185R16 vs 245/40R18 -8%
185R16 vs P235/50R18 -2.4%
185R16 vs 255/65R18 11.1%
185R16 vs P235/60R18 4.1%
185R16 vs P235/65R18 7.5%
185R16 vs 215/40R18 -11.4%
185R16 vs 225/50R18 -3.8%
185R16 vs P245/40R18 -8%
185R16 vs 245/55R18 2.4%

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