175/55R16 in Inches

175/55R16 tire size conversion to inches with detailed visualization of tire height, width, diameter, rim size and more.

What is 175/55R16 in inches?

When we convert 175/55R16 to inches, it is equivalent to 23.5x6.9R16. Let us break down the tire size dimensions for better understanding. 6.9 inches or 175 mm stand for section width, or width of the tire tread. 23.5 inches or 598 mm represent the overall diameter of the tire, or tire height. 16 inches is the rim diameter, or the diameter of the wheel the tire can be mounted on.

175/55R16 Section Width
6.9"
23.5"
175/55R16 Tire Side
Tire Circumference
73.8"
16"
3.8"
859 Revs/Mile
Metric Inches
Overall Diameter 598 mm 23.5"
Tread Width 175 mm 6.9"
Rim Diameter 406 mm 16"
Sidewall Height 96 mm 3.8"
Circumference 1878 mm 73.8"
Revolutions 532 per km 859 per mile
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What is 175/55R16 tire width?

175/55R16 tire has a width of 6.9 inches or 175 mm that reflects the measurement of tire's width from its inner sidewall to its outer sidewall at the widest point (excluding decorations, protective ribs or raised letters). Tire width is also called tread width, section width or cross section width. Tire width should be measured without any load placed upon the tire after it has been properly inflated and mounted on its industry assigned measuring rim.

What is 175/55R16 tire height?

175/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 23.5 inches or 598 mm that represents the outer diameter of the tire or tire height.

What is 175/55R16 tire sidewall height?

175/55R16 tire has a sidewall height of 3.8 inches or 96 mm which is the measurement of tire sidewall from the wheel rim to the top of tire tread. Tire sidewall height or "profile" depends on aspect ratio - lower aspect ratio means lower tire profile.

What is 175/55R16 rim diameter?

Rim or wheel diameter is generally measured in inches, representing the size of the wheel the tire can be mounted on. 175/55R16 tire can be mounted on 16 inch wheels.

What is 175/55R16 tire circumference?

175/55R16 tire has a circumference of 73.8 inches or 1878 mm that represents the outer perimeter of the tire.

How many revolutions 175/55R16 tire makes?

Tire revolutions indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of a mile or a kilometer. 175/55R16 tire completes 859 revolutions per mile or 532 revolutions per kilometer.

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