195/55R16 tire size
A 195/55R16 tire is 195 mm wide with a 107.3 mm sidewall, 55% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 620.9 mm, or about 24.4 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly hatchbacks.
Overall height
620.9 mm
24.4 in
Sidewall
107.3 mm
55%
Circumference
1,951 mm
Revs per km
513
Actual dimensions of 195/55R16
| Section width | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Sidewall height | 107.3 mm (4.22 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 620.9 mm (24.4 in) |
| Circumference | 1,951 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 513 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 24.4x7.7R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 195 x 0.55 = 107.25 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (107.25 x 2) = 620.9 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 620.9 = 1,951 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 1.95 m, which is 513 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 195/55R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 195/55R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG3 HYBRID+ | Current model | 16-inch wheel grades | mgcars.com |
Cars that can switch to 195/55R16
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 195/55R16. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda City / City Hatchback2023–present | 185/60R16 | −1.19% | Same wheel |
| Mazda22015–present | 185/60R16 | −1.19% | Same wheel |
| Toyota Corolla Altis2019–present | 205/55R16 | −1.74% | Same wheel |
| Honda City2014–2019 | 185/55R16 | +1.80% | Same wheel |
| Honda City / City Hatchback2020–2023 | 185/55R16 | +1.80% | Same wheel |
| Honda Jazz (GK)2014–2021 | 185/55R16 | +1.80% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Swift2018–2023 | 185/55R16 | +1.80% | Same wheel |
| Suzuki Ertiga2019–present | 185/65R15 | −0.10% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Nissan AlmeraCurrent model | 195/65R15 | −2.14% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Toyota Veloz2022–present | 205/50R17 | −2.50% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV2025–present | 205/50R17 | −2.50% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| BYD Dolphin2023–present | 205/50R17 | −2.50% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
Showing the 12 closest of 15 models.
Sizes that can replace 195/55R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 195/55R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/65R15 | 621.5 mm | +0.6 mm (+0.10%) | 100.1 km/h | 120.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/45R17 | 625.3 mm | +4.4 mm (+0.71%) | 100.7 km/h | 96.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/45R17 | 616.3 mm | −4.6 mm (−0.74%) | 99.3 km/h | 92.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/60R15 | 615.0 mm | −5.9 mm (−0.95%) | 99.0 km/h | 117.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/60R15 | 627.0 mm | +6.1 mm (+0.98%) | 101.0 km/h | 123.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 185/60R16 | 628.4 mm | +7.5 mm (+1.21%) | 101.2 km/h | 111.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/40R18 | 629.2 mm | +8.3 mm (+1.34%) | 101.3 km/h | 86.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 611.4 mm | −9.5 mm (−1.53%) | 98.5 km/h | 102.5 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 185/60R16 at 628.4 mm, +7.5 mm (+1.21%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 101.2 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 3.8 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 215/45R17 (+0.71%), with the sidewall dropping from 107.3 mm to 96.8 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 185/65R15 (+0.10%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 120.3 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 195/55R16 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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Links open marketplace search results; prices change constantly and not every brand makes this size.
Load index and speed rating for 195/55R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/55R16 87H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 87 | 545 kg | 2,180 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 91 | 615 kg | 2,460 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
H
210 km/h
V
240 km/h
195/55R16 questions
How tall is a 195/55R16 tire?
About 24.4 inches, or 620.9 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 107.3 mm tall and the tire is 195 mm (7.7 in) wide.
Which cars use 195/55R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 195/55R16 comes on MG3 HYBRID+.
Can I fit 185/60R16 instead of 195/55R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +1.21% (+7.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 101.2 km/h. The tread is 10 mm narrower. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 195/55R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 87: 545 kg per tire, 2,180 kg across four. XL versions are rated 91, or 615 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/55R16 87H.
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.