195/55 R16 Tyres Norwich

If the sidewall of your tyre reads 195/55 R16, 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 195/55 R16?

The 16-inch supermini size: Ford Fiesta Titanium and ST-Line, Vauxhall Corsa, Peugeot 208 and 2008, Citroen C3, Renault Clio, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz and Mazda 2 on their larger wheel options, and the older MINI One and Cooper.

Always confirm against your own sidewall or the tyre label inside the driver's door, because the same model can run different sizes on different wheels and trims.

What 195/55 R16 Means

Think of the size as width, height and wheel. 195 mm wide, a sidewall 55 per cent of that (call it 107 mm), on a 16-inch rim, R for radial. The overall diameter comes out near 621 mm. Everything the car does with its wheels, from the speedometer to the stability control, assumes that figure, so the size is not a preference but a specification.

Load and Speed Ratings on 195/55 R16

Expect to see 87H, 87V and 91V XL on tyres in this size. The load index and speed rating are legal minimums set by the car maker, not suggestions, and they differ between engines and trims of the same model, which is why we check by registration rather than by copying whatever is on the car now. XL versions carry a higher load index for heavier variants and are usually inflated to a higher pressure.

Good to know

Can I fit 195/55 R16 all-season tyres to a Fiesta? Yes, the size is available in all-season patterns from several premium and mid-range brands, and for a supermini that does short trips all year it is a sensible choice. Look for the three-peak mountain snowflake marking.

What to Watch For on This Size

Superminis on 16-inch wheels give up a little ride comfort for looks, and the 55 profile is a fair compromise. Load index is usually 87, with 91 XL on heavier crossover versions like the 2008 and C3 Aircross; the speed rating is H on most engines and V on the quicker ones. It is a competitive size with plenty of choice, so the EU label is a better guide than price alone.

Brands Available in 195/55 R16

Well served: Michelin Primacy and CrossClimate, Continental PremiumContact and EcoContact, Goodyear EfficientGrip, Bridgestone Turanza, Pirelli Cinturato, Hankook Kinergy, Kumho, Falken, Nexen, Uniroyal RainExpert and the budget tier including Davanti, Landsail and Laufenn.

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 16-Inch Sizes

Sizes on the same rim diameter that are often confused with this one, each with its own page: 205/55 R16, 205/60 R16, 215/65 R16, 215/60 R16, 205/65 R16C. See the full tyre size guide.

Fitting 195/55 R16 at Ber Street

One phone call books it: 07933 900901, the size or registration, and a time. If the tyre is not on the shelf it is normally with us the next working day. Fitting is done at 100-106 Ber Street with a new valve, computer balancing, hand torqueing and disposal of the old tyre, guaranteed for 3 months or 3,000 miles. Free parking, open seven days.

How Tyre Fitting Works at Ber Street