195/85R16 tire size in inches
A 195/85R16 tire measures
29.1" tall × 7.7" wide
6.53" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 694 revolutions per mile.
195/85R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (166 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
195/85R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.05 inches (738 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.53 inches (166 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 91.3 inches (2,318 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 694 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 431 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.1x7.7R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 195/85R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 195/85R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R16 | 28.95" | 9.25" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R16 | 28.91" | 8.07" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29" | 8.86" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R16 | 28.78" | 11.61" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R16 | 28.70" | 8.46" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R16 | 29.46" | 11.22" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R16 | 28.54" | 9.65" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/70R15 | 15" | 29.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 17" | 29.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/85R14 | 14" | 29.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/75R14 | 14" | 29.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/55R18 | 18" | 29.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R19 | 19" | 29.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/45R20 | 20" | 29.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R21 | 21" | 29.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/65R15 | 15" | 29.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R17 | 17" | 29.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R22 | 22" | 29.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/25R24 | 24" | 29.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 195/85R16 tire?
- A 195/85R16 tire is 29.1 inches tall (738 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 6.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/85R16 mean?
- 195/85R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (166 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/85R16 tire make?
- About 694 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 91.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/85R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/65R16 instead of 195/85R16?
- 255/65R16 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.