
The 205/55R16 Tire and 265/70R17 Tire are most easily told apart by their overall size. On height, the 265/70R17 Tire measures 803.0 mm against the 205/55R16 Tire's 632.0 mm — about 171.0 mm more. On width, the 265/70R17 Tire measures 803.0 mm against the 205/55R16 Tire's 632.0 mm — about 171.0 mm more. On thickness, the 265/70R17 Tire measures 265.0 mm against the 205/55R16 Tire's 205.0 mm — about 60.0 mm more.
The 265/70R17 Tire is the heavier of the two at 20.00 kg, compared with 9.00 kg for the 205/55R16 Tire. That is a 11.00 kg difference (122%). The weight gap is modest and rarely the headline difference between them.
| Metric | 205/55R16 Tire | 265/70R17 Tire | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 632.0 mm | 803.0 mm | -171.0 mm |
| Height | 632.0 mm | 803.0 mm | -171.0 mm |
| Depth | 205.0 mm | 265.0 mm | -60.0 mm |
| Weight | 9.00 kg | 20.00 kg | -11.00 kg |