195/40R16 tire size in inches
A 195/40R16 tire measures
22.1" tall × 7.7" wide
3.07" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 911 revolutions per mile.
195/40R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (78 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
195/40R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.14 inches (562 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.07 inches (78 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 69.6 inches (1,767 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 911 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 566 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.1x7.7R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 195/40R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 195/40R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R16 | 22.46" | 8.07" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/45R16 | 22.56" | 7.28" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/40R16 | 22.77" | 8.46" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/55R15 | 15" | 22.15" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 145/80R13 | 13" | 22.13" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 155/75R13 | 13" | 22.15" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 185/35R17 | 17" | 22.10" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 165/70R13 | 13" | 22.09" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 195/60R13 | 13" | 22.21" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 205/45R15 | 15" | 22.26" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 175/60R14 | 14" | 22.27" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 185/55R14 | 14" | 22.01" | −0.6% | Compare |
| 185/50R15 | 15" | 22.28" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 195/35R17 | 17" | 22.37" | +1.0% | Compare |
| 165/65R14 | 14" | 22.44" | +1.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 195/40R16 tire?
- A 195/40R16 tire is 22.1 inches tall (562 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 3.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/40R16 mean?
- 195/40R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (78 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/40R16 tire make?
- About 911 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 69.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/40R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 205/40R16 instead of 195/40R16?
- 205/40R16 is +0.31 inches (+1.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.