195/55R16 tire size in inches
A 195/55R16 tire measures
24.4" tall × 7.7" wide
4.22" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 825 revolutions per mile.
195/55R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (107 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
195/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 24.44 inches (621 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.22 inches (107 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 76.8 inches (1,951 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 825 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 513 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 24.4x7.7R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 195/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 195/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/50R16 | 24.46" | 8.46" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/40R16 | 24.35" | 10.43" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/45R16 | 24.33" | 9.25" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 175/60R16 | 24.27" | 6.89" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/40R16 | 24.66" | 10.83" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/45R16 | 24.68" | 9.65" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/60R16 | 24.74" | 7.28" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/50R16 | 24.07" | 8.07" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/40R16 | 24.03" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R16 | 24.86" | 8.86" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 185/55R16 | 24.01" | 7.28" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 24.88" | 8.07" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R18 | 18" | 24.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/25R20 | 20" | 24.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/65R15 | 15" | 24.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/35R18 | 18" | 24.48" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/25R19 | 19" | 24.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/40R17 | 17" | 24.40" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/65R14 | 14" | 24.49" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 165/80R14 | 14" | 24.39" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/45R15 | 15" | 24.39" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 155/85R14 | 14" | 24.37" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 195/75R13 | 13" | 24.52" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 225/65R13 | 13" | 24.52" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/55R16narrower: 24.0" × 7.3"
- 205/55R16wider: 24.9" × 8.1"
- 195/50R16lower profile: 23.7" × 7.7"
- 195/60R16taller sidewall: 25.2" × 7.7"
Compare 195/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/55R16 tire?
- A 195/55R16 tire is 24.4 inches tall (621 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 4.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/55R16 mean?
- 195/55R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (107 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/55R16 tire make?
- About 825 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 76.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/55R16 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 215/50R16 instead of 195/55R16?
- 215/50R16 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.