195/50R16 tire size in inches
A 195/50R16 tire measures
23.7" tall × 7.7" wide
3.84" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 852 revolutions per mile.
195/50R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (98 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
195/50R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 23.68 inches (601 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.84 inches (98 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 74.4 inches (1,889 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 852 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 529 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 23.7x7.7R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 195/50R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 195/50R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/40R16 | 23.72" | 9.65" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/45R16 | 23.62" | 8.46" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/55R16 | 23.58" | 6.89" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/40R16 | 23.40" | 9.25" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/45R16 | 23.97" | 8.86" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 24.01" | 7.28" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/40R16 | 24.03" | 10.04" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 24.07" | 8.07" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 23.28" | 7.28" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 23.26" | 8.07" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R16 | 24.27" | 6.89" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/40R16 | 23.09" | 8.86" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/45R15 | 15" | 23.68" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/60R14 | 14" | 23.69" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/35R18 | 18" | 23.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 175/70R14 | 14" | 23.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/60R13 | 13" | 23.63" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/25R19 | 19" | 23.63" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/60R15 | 15" | 23.74" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 165/75R14 | 14" | 23.74" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 225/55R14 | 14" | 23.74" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 195/70R13 | 13" | 23.75" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 245/35R17 | 17" | 23.75" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 155/80R14 | 14" | 23.76" | +0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/50R16narrower: 23.3" × 7.3"
- 205/50R16wider: 24.1" × 8.1"
- 195/45R16lower profile: 22.9" × 7.7"
- 195/55R16taller sidewall: 24.4" × 7.7"
Compare 195/50R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/50R16 tire?
- A 195/50R16 tire is 23.7 inches tall (601 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 3.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/50R16 mean?
- 195/50R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (98 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/50R16 tire make?
- About 852 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 74.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/50R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 245/40R16 instead of 195/50R16?
- 245/40R16 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.