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Yokohama YK-GTX
Choose the Yokohama YK-GTX 215/55R16 97H XL BSW, a premium touring tire built for drivers who want all-season grip, long tread life, wet-road confidence, sporty handling, and a quiet, comfortable ride. This 215/55R16 YK-GTX is a popular balanced fitment for select Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Toyota Camry models, plus similar vehicles using 16-inch wheels.
Why choose the Yokohama YK-GTX in 215/55R16?
Made for sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, and everyday commuters: The 97H XL rating adds extra load capacity for heavier trims, passengers, cargo, and higher-feature vehicle packages.
Confident all-season performance: The YK-GTX is designed for dependable traction in dry, wet, and light winter conditions while keeping daily ride comfort in focus.
Sporty handling with a refined feel: An optimized contact patch and closed outside shoulder ribs help support responsive steering and stable highway control.
Quiet touring comfort: A multi-pitch tread design helps reduce pattern noise for a smoother ride on commutes, errands, and road trips.
Long-wearing tread design: Yokohama's high-resin tread compound and deformation-resistant profile help promote even wear and extended tread life.
Popular vehicle fitments for 215/55R16 Yokohama YK-GTX
This tire size is commonly used on select trims of the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, and Toyota Camry. It is also a strong option for similar cars, crossovers, SUVs, hybrids, and commuter vehicles that use the same tire size, load rating, speed rating, and wheel diameter.
Size and rating details
215/55R16: This size is designed for 16-inch wheels and helps shoppers match the tire to an original equipment or replacement fitment.
97H XL: The service description and load range identify the tire's load capacity and speed rating for compatible vehicles.
BSW: This version uses black sidewall styling for the finished look on the vehicle.
| SECTION WIDTH Measures the width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall, which is mounted on a wheel and inflated. | 215 |
| ASPECT RATIO Determines the sidewall height of the tire, based on the width. | 55 |
| RIM DIAMETER Measures the rim size from top to bottom (in inches). | 16" |
| OVERALL DIAMETER Measures the tire height from top to bottom when mounted on a wheel and inflated. | 25.3" |
| RIM WIDTH RANGE The approved range of rim widths this tire can be safely mounted on. | 6.0" - 7.5" |
| WEIGHT The weight of the tire measured in pounds (weight of tire only). | 22.04 LBS |
| TREAD DEPTH Measured in /32 of an inch to determine the height of the tread block from top to bottom. | 12/32" |
| LOAD INDEX Determines the weight a tire can carry at maximum air pressure. See load Index chart. | 97 |
| LOAD RANGE Determines the ply rating of the tire. Should be replaced with the same or higher rating. | XL |
| MAX PSI The max psi is the highest pressure the tire can hold, but should be inflated to your vehicle specifications not exceeding this amount. | 50 PSI |
| SPEED RATING Designation from laboratory testing to determine the maximum speed the tire can travel. Maintain the same speed rating or higher for replacement. | Up to 130 mph |
| SIDEWALL DESC. The sidewall designation to describe the lettering on the sidewall. | Black Side Wall |
| WARRANTY Estimates the life expectancy of the tire, set by the tire manufacturer. | 70000 |
| VPN Vendor Product Number | 110174109 |
| GTIN Global Trade Item Number | 721506741098 |
Customer Reviews
Handling was so bad. I returned them and got michelins
I get plenty of compliments.