Section Width155 mm (6.1")
Aspect Ratio166%
Rim Diameter53"
Overall Diameter1861 mm (73.3")
Sidewall Height257 mm
Circumference5846 mm
155/166R53 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 155/166R53 tire size

Size geometry

A 155/166R53 tire has a 155mm section width and a 166% aspect ratio, mounted on a 53-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 257.3mm (10.13") and overall outside diameter is 1860.8mm (73.26"). At highway speed the tire completes about 171 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 155/166R53 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 145/177R53 and 165/156R53. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 155/166R53 you can upsize to 165/148R54 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 145/186R52 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 155/166R53 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 155/166R53

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