Section Width155 mm (6.1")
Aspect Ratio83%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter664 mm (26.1")
Sidewall Height129 mm
Circumference2085 mm
155/83R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 155/83R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 155/83R16 tire has a 155mm section width and a 83% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 128.7mm (5.06") and overall outside diameter is 663.7mm (26.13"). At highway speed the tire completes about 480 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 155/83R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 145/89R16 and 165/78R16. 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 155/83R16 you can upsize to 165/70R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 145/97R15 (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 155/83R16 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 155/83R16

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