195/50R16 tire size
A 195/50R16 tire is 195 mm wide with a 97.5 mm sidewall, 50% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 601.4 mm, or about 23.7 inches, tall. No model in our data leaves the factory on it, but it can replace the original size on 10 models within 3% of the height.
Overall height
601.4 mm
23.7 in
Sidewall
97.5 mm
50%
Circumference
1,889 mm
Revs per km
529
Actual dimensions of 195/50R16
| Section width | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Sidewall height | 97.5 mm (3.84 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 601.4 mm (23.7 in) |
| Circumference | 1,889 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 529 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 23.7x7.7R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 195 x 0.5 = 97.5 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (97.5 x 2) = 601.4 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 601.4 = 1,889 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.89 m, which is 529 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 195/50R16 from the factory
No model sold in Thailand in our data leaves the factory on 195/50R16.
Cars that can switch to 195/50R16
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 195/50R16. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda City2014–2019 | 185/55R16 | −1.39% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2020–2023 | 185/55R16 | −1.39% | Same wheel |
| Honda Jazz (GK)2014–2021 | 185/55R16 | −1.39% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Swift2018–2023 | 185/55R16 | −1.39% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Vios2013–2022 | 185/60R15 | −0.27% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Toyota Yaris (Hatchback)2017–present | 185/60R15 | −0.27% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV2017–2022 | 185/60R15 | −0.27% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2023–present | 185/60R15 | −0.27% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Nissan March2010–2022 | 175/60R15 | +1.76% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Mitsubishi Attrage2013–present | 185/55R15 | +2.89% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 195/50R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 195/50R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/60R15 | 603.0 mm | +1.6 mm (+0.27%) | 100.3 km/h | 111.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/40R17 | 603.8 mm | +2.4 mm (+0.40%) | 100.4 km/h | 86.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 205/40R17 | 595.8 mm | −5.6 mm (−0.93%) | 99.1 km/h | 82.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/55R15 | 595.5 mm | −5.9 mm (−0.98%) | 99.0 km/h | 107.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 175/65R15 | 608.5 mm | +7.1 mm (+1.18%) | 101.2 km/h | 113.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 609.9 mm | +8.5 mm (+1.41%) | 101.4 km/h | 101.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 591.4 mm | −10.0 mm (−1.66%) | 98.3 km/h | 92.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 611.4 mm | +10.0 mm (+1.66%) | 101.7 km/h | 102.5 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 185/55R16 at 609.9 mm, +8.5 mm (+1.41%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 101.4 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 4.3 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 215/40R17 (+0.40%), with the sidewall dropping from 97.5 mm to 86.0 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 185/60R15 (+0.27%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 111.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 195/50R16 tires
Passenger tires in this size come in eco, comfort and sport lines. Japanese and European brands usually cost more than Asian ones, and the difference shows in noise, wet braking and tread life.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 195/50R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/50R16 84V, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 84 | 500 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 88 | 560 kg | 2,240 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
V
240 km/h
W
270 km/h
195/50R16 questions
How tall is a 195/50R16 tire?
About 23.7 inches, or 601.4 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 97.5 mm tall and the tire is 195 mm (7.7 in) wide.
Which cars use 195/50R16 tires?
No car in our data is fitted with 195/50R16 from the factory, but its height is close to the original size on Honda City, Honda City / City Hatchback, Honda Jazz (GK), Suzuki Swift and Toyota Vios, so it works as a replacement size.
Can I fit 185/55R16 instead of 195/50R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +1.41% (+8.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 101.4 km/h. The tread is 10 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 195/50R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 84: 500 kg per tire, 2,000 kg across four. XL versions are rated 88, or 560 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/50R16 84V.
Other 16-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.