185/55 R15 Tyres Norwich

If the sidewall of your tyre reads 185/55 R15, this page is for you. It covers the cars that come on this size from the factory, the load and speed ratings you will see beside it, the brands that make it and the problems this particular size is prone to, followed by how fitting works at our Ber Street workshop. For a quote, call 07933 900901 with the size or the registration.

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Which Cars Use 185/55 R15?

A small-car size found on the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz, Mazda 2, Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20, Kia Rio, Fiat Punto and 500, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra, usually on the sportier 15-inch wheel options.

Wheel options change everything, so a model on this list may run a different size on its larger alloys. The door-jamb label is the reference; we will check it by registration if you prefer.

What 185/55 R15 Means

Three figures, three facts. 185: the tyre is 185 mm across the tread. 55: the sidewall stands 55 per cent of that width, roughly 102 mm. R15: radial construction on a 15-inch wheel. Multiply it out and the tyre is about 585 mm tall overall, which is why a different profile on the same rim is not a like-for-like swap: it changes the gearing, the speedometer and the space in the arch.

Load and Speed Ratings on 185/55 R15

The codes after the size on this fitment are usually 82V, 82H and 86H XL. Load index is a table value (91 is 615 kg per tyre, 94 is 670 kg, 98 is 750 kg, 103 is 875 kg) and the speed letter is a maximum (H 130 mph, V 149, W 168, Y 186). Your car's minimums are on the door label; we match or exceed them, never the reverse. Heavier trims call for the XL load index and the higher pressures that go with it.

Good to know

Is 185/55 R15 a common size to keep in stock? Yes, it is a staple supermini size and the mid-range and premium options are normally on the shelf or with us within the day. Call with the size and we will confirm.

What to Watch For on This Size

The 55 profile on a 15-inch wheel keeps the overall diameter small, so these cars steer quickly and ride firmly for their size. Load index is 82 on most fitments, with 86 XL on a few; the speed rating is V on the petrols and H on the rest. A good size for a first car where the premium is small and the wet-grip gain is large.

Brands Available in 185/55 R15

Well stocked at every level: Michelin Energy Saver, Continental EcoContact, Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact, Bridgestone Turanza, Pirelli Cinturato, Hankook Kinergy, Kumho Ecowing, Falken Ziex, Nexen N'Blue, Uniroyal and the budget brands.

We show you the EU tyre label for each option in your size, which rates wet grip, rolling resistance and noise, so the choice between tiers is an informed one rather than a guess. See all the brands we supply and our honest guide to cheap tyres.

Other 15-Inch Sizes

Sizes on the same rim diameter that are often confused with this one, each with its own page: 195/65 R15, 185/60 R15, 175/65 R15, 185/65 R15, 195/60 R15. See the full tyre size guide.

Fitting 185/55 R15 at Ber Street

Booking is a phone call: 07933 900901, the size or the registration, and a time that suits. Allow a working day for us to bring the tyre in if it is not on the shelf. We check the other three tyres, the tracking and the brakes while the wheels are off, fit with a new valve, balance, torque correctly and dispose of the old tyre. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm, free parking.

How Tyre Fitting Works at Ber Street