185/55R16 Tire Pressure
Discover the load limits at various inflation pressures for 185/55R16 tires to ensure your vehicle's tires are properly inflated for a safe and comfortable drive.
185/55R16 is a Metric tire that comes in a Standard Load (SL) range and an Extra Load (XL) range.
Standard load (SL) size has a load index of 83 with a maximum load capacity of 1074 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 1074 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Extra load (XL) size has a load index of 87 with a maximum load capacity of 1201 lbs at 42 psi, capable of supporting up to 1201 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 42 pounds per square inch.
185/55R16 Tire Pressure Chart
| Tire Size | Load Index | Load Range | 26 psi | 29 psi | 32 psi | 35 psi | 36 psi | 38 psi | 41 psi | 42 psi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/55R16 | 83 | SL | 822 lbs | 897 lbs | 972 lbs | 1045 lbs | 1074 lbs (83 SL) | |||
| 185/55R16 | 87 | XL | 818 lbs | 893 lbs | 966 lbs | 1036 lbs | 1060 lbs | 1107 lbs | 1177 lbs | 1201 lbs (87 XL) |
Use the tire pressure calculator to determine proper inflation for new tire size when replacing 185/55R16 tires.
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