225/55R16 tires

Prices, best picks and current deals for 225/55R16, a common size on performance cars. It fits the Ford Mustang GT, Ford Mustang and more.

What 225/55R16 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $332 to $420, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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About the 225/55R16 size

SN95 Mustang size and the easiest classic-era fitment to shop for, because 225/55R16 is still a current mainstream size used by modern sedans. The 1994-1998 GT wore it on a 16x7.5 wheel (the 1999-2004 V6 uses the same size) and the original was a ZR-rated Goodyear Eagle GA or GS-C. That means you get the full modern brand list at normal prices, including proper all-season and summer options, which is not true of anything on a 15 in wheel. No bias or whitewall history. If you want the period look, the 17 in Cobra wheel with 245/45R17 is the usual upgrade path.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 225/55R16 tire is 225 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 4.9 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 25.7 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 99W on the Lexani LXTR-203 (1,709 lb per tire, rated to 168 mph) and 99V on the Kumho Ecsta PA31 (1,709 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.

What 225/55R16 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 127 tires listed in this size, 63 are in stock today. The median is $89.96; a third of the tires cost $82.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $183.96. 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 Lexani LXTR-203, our budget pick here at $88.96, is also stocked in 185/70R14 ($61.96). 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 and this size: summer tires are not winter tires

Many tires sold in this size are summer tires, and the manufacturers advise against driving them in near-freezing temperatures: the compound hardens, grip drops sharply and the tread can crack. They also carry no M+S or 3PMSF marking, so a car on summer tires fails Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law outright on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, unless it is all-wheel drive with at least 3/16 inch of tread; fines start at $130. If the car is driven year-round in a state with real winters, either run an all-season or all-weather tire in this size or keep a second set of winter tires, often on a smaller, narrower wheel that is also less expensive.

Vehicles that use 225/55R16

• Ford Mustang GT (1994-1998)
• Ford Mustang (1999-2004, V6 base)

Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 235/50R18, 255/40R19 or 205/70R14 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.

Which type of 225/55R16 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 225/55R16 tires cost?

Expect $69–$83 per tire for a budget brand, $83–$105 for a mid-range tire like the Kumho Ecsta PA31, and $105–$184 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus. A set of four therefore starts at about $276. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 225/55R16 tires?

225/55R16 is original equipment on Ford Mustang GT (1994-1998) and Ford Mustang (1999-2004, V6 base), 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 225/55R16 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Kumho Ecsta PA31, 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 BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 A/S Plus is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani LXTR-203 is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 225/55R16 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.