Pricing register
UK tyre prices by size
Every common UK tyre size in one reference table. Budget, mid-range and premium pricing for 2026. Prices are per tyre, before fitting.
Sidewall decoder
Find your size
Look at the outer sidewall of your tyre. You'll see a code like 205/55R16 91V. That tells you everything you need to buy a replacement. There is also usually a sticker inside the driver's door jamb listing factory-spec sizes.
205
Width
Tyre width in mm
55
Profile
Sidewall as % of width
R16
Diameter
Wheel diameter in inches
91
Load
Index = max load
V
Speed
V = up to 149 mph
Master pricing table (per tyre, before fitting)
Sorted by wheel diameter. Most popular UK sizes flagged.
| Size | Common cars | Load / Speed | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/65 R14 | Older Corsa, Fiesta, Polo | 82T | £38-60 | £55-80 | £80-115 |
| 185/65 R15 | VW Polo, Skoda Fabia, SEAT Ibiza, Honda Jazz | 88H | £40-62 | £60-88 | £85-125 |
| 195/65 R15Popular | Older Focus, Golf Mk5/6 | 91H | £42-65 | £65-92 | £90-130 |
| 205/55 R16Popular | Most popular UK size: Golf, Focus, A3, Megane | 91V | £45-70 | £70-110 | £100-150 |
| 215/55 R16 | Compact SUV, saloons | 93H | £50-72 | £75-110 | £105-155 |
| 215/65 R16Popular | Nissan Qashqai, VW Tiguan | 98H | £52-78 | £80-115 | £110-160 |
| 225/45 R17Popular | BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class | 94W | £55-80 | £85-125 | £120-180 |
| 225/40 R18 | GTI, ST hot hatches, performance saloons | 92Y | £65-92 | £100-145 | £140-220 |
| 235/55 R18Popular | Mid-size SUVs (Sportage, RAV4, Tucson) | 100V | £70-95 | £105-145 | £145-210 |
| 235/35 R19 | Large saloons, sports cars | 91Y | £85-115 | £125-175 | £175-280 |
| 255/35 R20 | Performance SUVs, sports cars | 97Y | £105-145 | £155-205 | £205-350 |
| 265/35 R21 | Large premium SUVs (X5, Q7, Cayenne) | 101Y | £140-200 | £210-285 | £280-460 |
Cross-referenced from publicly listed pricing at Blackcircles, Halfords and Kwik Fit, April 2026. Single tyre price before fitting, balancing and disposal. Add £8-15 per tyre for fitting.
Price drivers
Why does size affect price so much?
A 255/35 R20 can cost three times what a 195/65 R15 does, even in the same brand and tier. Three things drive that gap.
- 01More material. Bigger tyres use more rubber, more steel belt, more reinforcement.
- 02Higher speed ratings. A V or Y-rated tyre is engineered for sustained high-speed use, which costs more to test and certify.
- 03Lower production volumes. Specialist sizes for sports cars or large SUVs sell in much smaller quantities than 205/55 R16, so unit economics are worse.
The price ladder
Mid-range pricing across sizes
SUV / 4x4
SUV and 4x4 tyre pricing
SUVs are now the fastest-growing segment in the UK. Tyres for them cost more than buyers expect, partly because of size and partly because they often need higher load ratings.
| Size | Vehicle | Mid-range / tyre | Set of 4 fitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/65 R16 | Nissan Qashqai, VW Tiguan | £80-115 | £380-540 |
| 235/55 R18 | Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4 | £105-145 | £480-640 |
| 235/55 R19 | BMW X3, Audi Q5 | £135-180 | £600-790 |
| 255/45 R20 | Range Rover Velar, Volvo XC60 | £170-225 | £740-960 |
| 265/35 R21 | BMW X5, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne | £210-285 | £900-1,200 |