Tire Size Box

195/50R16 vs 195/60R16

195/60R16 compared with 195/50R16

+6.5% diameter, 0.0" width

195/60R16 is 25.21" tall vs 23.68". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

23.7"16" rim3.8"7.7" wide
195/50R16 (solid) compared with 195/60R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 195/60R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

63.9 mph

195/60R16 is +1.54 inches (+6.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

195/50R16195/60R16Difference%
Overall diameter23.68"25.21"+1.54"+6.5%
Section width7.68"7.68"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height3.84"4.61"+0.77"+20.0%
Circumference74.38"79.21"+4.82"+6.5%
Revolutions per mile851.8799.9−51.9−6.1%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 195/50R16 and you fit 195/60R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.3 mph+1.3 mph
30 mph31.9 mph+1.9 mph
40 mph42.6 mph+2.6 mph
50 mph53.2 mph+3.2 mph
60 mph63.9 mph+3.9 mph
65 mph69.2 mph+4.2 mph
70 mph74.5 mph+4.5 mph
75 mph79.9 mph+4.9 mph
80 mph85.2 mph+5.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 195/50R16 or 195/60R16?
195/60R16 is taller by 1.54 inches (25.21" vs 23.68"). 195/50R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 195/50R16 with 195/60R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +6.5%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 195/60R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 195/60R16 fitted (calibrated for 195/50R16), your real speed is 63.9 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 6.5%.
Will 195/60R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.77 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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