What does the 185 mean on tires?
Indicates the tire’s section width in millimeters (185 mm). The aspect ratio, representing the height of the sidewall as 65% of the 185 mm width. This provides a comfortable cushion for urban driving. R: Signifies radial construction, the industry standard for modern passenger tires. R16 is a Metric tire that comes in a Standard Load (SL) range and an Extra Load (XL) range. Standard load (SL) size has a load index of 83 with a maximum load capacity of 1074 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 1074 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.