205/60 R16 Tyres Explained

205/60 R16 is a common tyre size for a lot of UK cars on the road. Cars which require a good blend of comfort, grip and stable handling. Think cars that are often used for commuting and motorway driving. The numbers explain the tyre's dimensions. 205 is the tyre width in millimetres. 60 tells us that the sidewall height is 60% of 205mm (around 123mm). R16 means the tyre fits a 16 inch wheel. You'll find this size on family hatchbacks, compact saloons and some small estates. It's offered across premium, mid range and budget brands. Premium manufacturers include Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Bridgestone and Goodyear. mid range names on the page are Hankook, Kumho, Yokohama and Falken. Value options include Wanli, Tomket, Mazzini and Royal Black. Popular 205/60 R16 models you can buy here include the Michelin CrossClimate 3 and the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2. Confirm this is the right size by checking the tyre sidewall, the driver's door sticker or your vehicle handbook, or enter your registration for exact matches.

The numbers 205/60 R16 are 3 very important pieces of information in regards to a tyre's size. They tell you the width, profile and diameter of a tyre. For a tyre that is 205/60 R16 this information can be broken down into the following: 205 - the width in millimetres of the tyre. In this case 205mm wide. 60 - the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width. For this tyre that is 60% R16 - the diameter, in inches, of the tyre's inner rim. Letting you know what size of wheel this tyre should be fitted to. For this size, that is a 16 inch wheel

There is no standard recommended tyre pressure for 205/60 R16 tyres, as each vehicle manufacturer will recommend their own optimal tyre pressure so you can enjoy the best performance from your vehicle. If you are unsure as to the correct tyre pressure for your 205/60 R16 tyres, there are a few different places you can look to find this information. Vehicle handbook - There is a section in most manufacturer handbooks which covers all the technical details for a tyre. This includes the tyre size, load rating, speed rating and tyre pressure. Tyre label - The tyre label is often found on the door jamb of the driver’s side. It is a small rectangular sticker which contains the information you need to know in regards to tyre pressure and tyre sizes. It should also tell you the tyre pressure recommendation

The height of your tyre's sidewall for the tyre size 205/60 R16 can be worked out by using the tyre's profile size. For the tyre size, the profile is 60. What this tells us is that the sidewall height is 60% of the cross-section width of the tyre. The sidewall height is determined by the distance between the rim line and the tread line. So, as this tyre has a cross-section width of 205mm, the height of the sidewall is 60% of 205 – which is 123mm.