How common are 205/55/R16 tyres?

What cars ride on 205/55/R16 tyres? I have a set of winter tyres and want to identify which cars I should consider.

Asked on 7 February 2013 by sydney1k

Answered by Honest John

It's the most common 16" tyre size. Mazda 3s, 5s and 6s, for a start, most Fords, many VAGs, many Hondas.

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