195/60R16 tire size
A 195/60R16 tire is 195 mm wide with a 117.0 mm sidewall, 60% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 640.4 mm, or about 25.2 inches, tall. Our data lists 5 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly MPVs and sedans.
Overall height
640.4 mm
25.2 in
Sidewall
117.0 mm
60%
Circumference
2,012 mm
Revs per km
497
Actual dimensions of 195/60R16
| Section width | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Sidewall height | 117.0 mm (4.61 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 640.4 mm (25.2 in) |
| Circumference | 2,012 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 497 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 25.2x7.7R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 195 x 0.6 = 117 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (117 x 2) = 640.4 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 640.4 = 2,012 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.01 m, which is 497 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 195/60R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 195/60R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Veloz | 2022–present | Smart | headlightmag.com |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV | 2022–present | 1.2 Sport, Smart, Premium, Premium Luxury | headlightmag.com |
| Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV | 2025–present | Premium | headlightmag.com |
| BYD Dolphin | 2023–present | Standard Range | headlightmag.com |
| Suzuki XL7 | 2020–present | GLX | headlightmag.com |
Cars that can switch to 195/60R16
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 195/60R16. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
Sizes that can replace 195/60R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 195/60R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/60R15 | 639.0 mm | −1.4 mm (−0.22%) | 99.8 km/h | 129.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/55R16 | 642.9 mm | +2.5 mm (+0.39%) | 100.4 km/h | 118.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 225/40R18 | 637.2 mm | −3.2 mm (−0.50%) | 99.5 km/h | 90.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 205/50R17 | 636.8 mm | −3.6 mm (−0.56%) | 99.4 km/h | 102.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 195/65R15 | 634.5 mm | −5.9 mm (−0.92%) | 99.1 km/h | 126.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/45R17 | 634.3 mm | −6.1 mm (−0.95%) | 99.0 km/h | 101.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/50R17 | 646.8 mm | +6.4 mm (+1.00%) | 101.0 km/h | 107.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 631.9 mm | −8.5 mm (−1.33%) | 98.7 km/h | 112.8 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 215/55R16 at 642.9 mm, +2.5 mm (+0.39%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 100.4 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 1.3 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 205/50R17 (−0.56%), with the sidewall dropping from 117.0 mm to 102.5 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 215/60R15 (−0.22%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 129.0 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 195/60R16 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 195/60R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/60R16 89H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 89 | 580 kg | 2,320 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
195/60R16 questions
How tall is a 195/60R16 tire?
About 25.2 inches, or 640.4 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 117.0 mm tall and the tire is 195 mm (7.7 in) wide.
Which cars use 195/60R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 195/60R16 comes on Toyota Veloz, Toyota Yaris ATIV, Toyota Yaris ATIV HEV, BYD Dolphin and Suzuki XL7.
Can I fit 215/55R16 instead of 195/60R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +0.39% (+2.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 100.4 km/h. The tread is 20 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 195/60R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 89: 580 kg per tire, 2,320 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 195/60R16 89H.
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.