185/55R16 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 185/55R16, a common size on compact cars. It fits the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris and more.
Yes, this fits your Toyota Yaris. 185/55R16 is the original size on the 2019-2020 Toyota Yaris.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Toyota Yaris size.
What 185/55R16 tires cost
Westlake RP18
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Westlake RP18 185/55R16 83V All Season Passenger Tires
Dunlop SP Sport 7000
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Dunlop SP Sport LM705 185/55R16 83V Touring Passenger Tires
Bridgestone Weatherpeak
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $284 to $432, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 185/55R16 right now
Roadtrack Terrena 185/55R16 83V UHP Passenger Tires
$59.96per tire $119.92 for 2 tires · $239.84 for 4
49 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
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About the 185/55R16 size
Narrow low-profile size found almost only on the Honda Fit. H rated, limited model choice, so shop by availability.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 185/55R16 tire is 185 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 4.0 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 24 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 83V on the Westlake RP18 and Dunlop SP Sport 7000 (1,074 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Westlake RP18 | Dunlop SP Sport 7000 | Bridgestone Weatherpeak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $66.96 | $98.99 | not stocked today |
| Set of four | $267.84 | $395.96 | — |
| Service description in 185/55R16 | 83V | 83V | — |
| Mileage warranty | 45,000 mi | see listing | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 500 A A (typical, varies by size) | see listing | see listing |
| Season | All-season | see listing | see listing |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 185/55R16 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 60 tires listed in this size, 49 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Roadtrack Terrena at $59.96, a 83V tire. The median is $80.96; a third of the tires cost $70.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $157.99. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Westlake RP18, our budget pick here at $66.96, is also stocked in 215/60R16 ($76.96), 225/60R16 ($83.96), 215/60R15 ($70.96) and 175/70R14 ($53.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a compact car in this size
Compact cars are nearly all front-wheel drive, and that is what the traction laws look at. In Colorado the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law applies on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car must be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, with at least 3/16 inch of tread, and fines start at $130. Most all-season tires in this size are M+S rated, so the marking is usually there; the tread depth is what catches older tires. A light car on narrow tires actually does well in snow because the tire cuts down to the road instead of floating on it, so a dedicated winter set in this same size, swapped on in November, is the simplest upgrade if you live where it snows.
None of our picks in this size, the Westlake RP18, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 185/55R16
- Honda Fit (2009-2013, Sport)
- Honda Fit (2015-2020, EX-L)
- Toyota Yaris (2019-2020, XLE)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 175/65R14, 185/60R15 or 205/45R17 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 185/55R16 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 185/55R16 tires cost?
Expect $60–$71 per tire for a budget brand, $71–$108 for a mid-range tire like the Dunlop SP Sport 7000, and $108–$158 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Weatherpeak. A set of four therefore starts at about $240. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 185/55R16 tires?
185/55R16 is original equipment on Honda Fit (2009-2013, Sport), Honda Fit (2015-2020, EX-L) and Toyota Yaris (2019-2020, XLE), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 185/55R16 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Dunlop SP Sport 7000, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Bridgestone Weatherpeak is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Westlake RP18 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 185/55R16 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.