205/55R16 Tire Pressure
Discover the load limits at various inflation pressures for 205/55R16 tires to ensure your vehicle's tires are properly inflated for a safe and comfortable drive.
205/55R16 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 91 with a maximum load capacity of 1356 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 1356 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Extra load (XL) size has a load index of 94 with a maximum load capacity of 1477 lbs at 42 psi, capable of supporting up to 1477 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 42 pounds per square inch.
205/55R16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/55R16 | 91 | SL | 1038 lbs | 1133 lbs | 1228 lbs | 1318 lbs | 1356 lbs (91 SL) | |||
| 205/55R16 | 94 | XL | 1005 lbs | 1098 lbs | 1186 lbs | 1274 lbs | 1305 lbs | 1362 lbs | 1446 lbs | 1477 lbs (94 XL) |
Use the tire pressure calculator to determine proper inflation for new tire size when replacing 205/55R16 tires.
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