Section Width215 mm (8.5")
Aspect Ratio54%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter639 mm (25.1")
Sidewall Height116 mm
Circumference2006 mm
215/54R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 215/54R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 215/54R16 tire has a 215mm section width and a 54% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 116.1mm (4.57") and overall outside diameter is 638.6mm (25.14"). At highway speed the tire completes about 498 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 215/54R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 205/57R16 and 225/52R16. 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 215/54R16 you can upsize to 225/46R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 205/63R15 (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 215/54R16 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 215/54R16

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