215/50R16 tire size in inches
A 215/50R16 tire measures
24.5" tall × 8.5" wide
4.23" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 824 revolutions per mile.
215/50R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (108 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/50R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.46 inches (621 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.23 inches (108 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 76.9 inches (1,952 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 824 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 512 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.5x8.5R16 |
| 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 215/50R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/50R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/55R16 | 24.44" | 7.68" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/40R16 | 24.35" | 10.43" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/45R16 | 24.33" | 9.25" | −0.6% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R16 | 24.27" | 6.89" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R16 | 24.66" | 10.83" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R16 | 24.68" | 9.65" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R16 | 24.74" | 7.28" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R16 | 24.86" | 8.86" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 24.07" | 8.07" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 24.88" | 8.07" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/40R16 | 24.03" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 24.01" | 7.28" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R15 | 15" | 24.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/40R18 | 18" | 24.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/35R18 | 18" | 24.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/65R14 | 14" | 24.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/25R20 | 20" | 24.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R13 | 13" | 24.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/65R13 | 13" | 24.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/25R19 | 19" | 24.41" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/40R17 | 17" | 24.40" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 165/80R14 | 14" | 24.39" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 265/45R15 | 15" | 24.39" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 235/30R19 | 19" | 24.55" | +0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/50R16narrower: 24.1" × 8.1"
- 225/50R16wider: 24.9" × 8.9"
- 215/45R16lower profile: 23.6" × 8.5"
- 215/55R16taller sidewall: 25.3" × 8.5"
Compare 215/50R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/50R16 tire?
- A 215/50R16 tire is 24.5 inches tall (621 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 4.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/50R16 mean?
- 215/50R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (108 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/50R16 tire make?
- About 824 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/50R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/55R16 instead of 215/50R16?
- 195/55R16 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) 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.