195/50R17 tire size in inches

A 195/50R17 tire measures

24.7" tall × 7.7" wide

3.84" sidewall on a 17" wheel. 817 revolutions per mile.

195/50R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (98 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.

24.7"17" rim3.8"7.7" wide
195/50R17: 24.7 inches tall, 7.7 inches wide, on a 17 inch rim, drawn to scale

195/50R17 specs

Overall diameter (height)24.68 inches (627 mm)
Section width7.68 inches (195 mm)
Sidewall height3.84 inches (98 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter17 inches
Circumference77.5 inches (1,969 mm)
Revolutions per mile817
Revolutions per kilometer508
Approximate rim width5.5" to 7.0"
In inches (flotation style)24.7x7.7R17
Aspect ratio50%

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 195/50R17 on a 17" wheel

These 17" sizes are within 3% of 195/50R17's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
245/40R1724.72"9.65"+0.2%60.1 mphCompare
215/45R1724.62"8.46"−0.2%59.9 mphCompare
275/35R1724.58"10.83"−0.4%59.8 mphCompare
285/35R1724.85"11.22"+0.7%60.4 mphCompare
235/40R1724.40"9.25"−1.1%59.3 mphCompare
225/45R1724.97"8.86"+1.2%60.7 mphCompare
185/55R1725.01"7.28"+1.4%60.8 mphCompare
255/40R1725.03"10.04"+1.4%60.9 mphCompare
265/35R1724.30"10.43"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
205/50R1725.07"8.07"+1.6%61.0 mphCompare
185/50R1724.28"7.28"−1.6%59.0 mphCompare
205/45R1724.26"8.07"−1.7%59.0 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
245/45R1616"24.68"0.0%Compare
205/60R1515"24.69"0.0%Compare
275/40R1616"24.66"−0.1%Compare
185/80R1313"24.65"−0.1%Compare
205/35R1919"24.65"−0.1%Compare
175/70R1515"24.65"−0.1%Compare
245/50R1515"24.65"−0.1%Compare
175/85R1313"24.71"+0.1%Compare
225/60R1414"24.63"−0.2%Compare
235/25R2020"24.63"−0.2%Compare
185/60R1616"24.74"+0.3%Compare
165/75R1515"24.74"+0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 195/50R17 with another size

With 205/50R17 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

61.0 mph

205/50R17 is +0.39 inches (+1.6%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

195/50R17205/50R17Difference%
Overall diameter24.68"25.07"+0.39"+1.6%
Section width7.68"8.07"+0.39"+5.1%
Sidewall height3.84"4.04"+0.20"+5.1%
Circumference77.53"78.76"+1.24"+1.6%
Revolutions per mile817.3804.4−12.8−1.6%

Questions

How tall is a 195/50R17 tire?
A 195/50R17 tire is 24.7 inches tall (627 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 3.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 195/50R17 mean?
195/50R17 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (98 mm), radial construction (R), for a 17 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 195/50R17 tire make?
About 817 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 77.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 195/50R17 tire?
Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 245/40R17 instead of 195/50R17?
245/40R17 is +0.04 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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