Tire size
195/50 R16
Full dimensions and a live comparison calculator for the 195/50 R16 tire size.
Overall diameter
601.4 mm
23.68″
Sidewall height
97.5 mm
Circumference
1.889 m
Revs / km
529.3
Section width
195 mm
Aspect ratio
50%
Rim diameter
16″
406.4 mm
Radius
300.7 mm
What does 195/50 R16 mean?
The 195 is the section width in millimetres, measured sidewall to sidewall. The 50 is the aspect ratio — sidewall height as a percentage of width, so the sidewall here is 97.5 mm. The R16 means a radial-construction tire designed for a 16-inch wheel rim. Together these give an overall diameter of 601 mm.
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Not Recommended
Over 5% — speedometer & ABS may misread
Diameter change
+32.9 mm
5.47%
Speedometer at 100
105.5 km/h
+5.47% error
Ground clearance
+16.4 mm
ride height delta
Sidewall change
+3.8 mm
revs/km: 501.8
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Fitment safety note
Overall diameter, speedometer error and circumference are only part of the picture. Physical clearance, wheel offset (ET), hub bore, suspension geometry, load index and your manufacturer's recommendation all decide whether a size is truly safe on your car. Always cross-check with the vehicle manual or a qualified fitter before changing tire size.