Can we use 205-60 R16 instead of 205-55 R16?
Both of there tires can fit on a 16 inch wheel. Be aware that if you were to swap one for the other, you’d get a 3% overall diameter difference, resulting in a small speedometer error. Therefore, the tire size 205/50r16 can be expressed in inches as roughly 8.
What does 205 50 R16 mean?
In this case, for the tyre size 205/50 r16, this means the following: 205 – the width of the tyre in millimetres. I. in this case 50% r16 – the diameter of the tyre’s inner rim in inches. The 45-50 number is the aspect ratio of the tire, bigger the number the larger the sidewall. Though in this case, the difference is small, around an inch, but still affects final drive ratio as other have mentioned.
What is the air pressure for a 205 50 R16?
According to the manual it should be 2. Bar (33 PSI) all round. This is assuming standard wheels and tyres. Most passenger cars’ psi requirement will be between 30 to 35 psi, but several vehicles fall outside of that range and every vehicle will have specific requirements. Good tire air pressure ensures that tires wear evenly, provide a smooth ride, and increase fuel efficiency.