195/60R16 tire size in inches
A 195/60R16 tire measures
25.2" tall × 7.7" wide
4.61" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 800 revolutions per mile.
195/60R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (117 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
195/60R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.21 inches (640 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 inches (195 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.61 inches (117 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 79.2 inches (2,012 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 800 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 497 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.2x7.7R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 195/60R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 195/60R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/50R16 | 25.25" | 9.25" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R16 | 25.29" | 11.61" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R16 | 25.31" | 8.46" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R16 | 25.39" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R16 | 25.04" | 10.04" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R16 | 24.98" | 11.22" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R16 | 24.96" | 6.89" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 25.47" | 7.28" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 24.88" | 8.07" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/50R16 | 24.86" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R16 | 25.65" | 6.89" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R16 | 25.65" | 9.65" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/25R20 | 20" | 25.22" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/35R19 | 19" | 25.20" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/25R19 | 19" | 25.20" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/70R15 | 15" | 25.20" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/55R15 | 15" | 25.18" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R19 | 19" | 25.26" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 205/45R18 | 18" | 25.26" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/60R15 | 15" | 25.16" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 195/80R13 | 13" | 25.28" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 295/35R17 | 17" | 25.13" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 205/70R14 | 14" | 25.30" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/35R18 | 18" | 25.30" | +0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/60R16narrower: 24.7" × 7.3"
- 205/60R16wider: 25.7" × 8.1"
- 195/55R16lower profile: 24.4" × 7.7"
- 195/65R16taller sidewall: 26.0" × 7.7"
Compare 195/60R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 195/60R16 tire?
- A 195/60R16 tire is 25.2 inches tall (640 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.7 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 195/60R16 mean?
- 195/60R16 means a tire 195 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (117 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 195/60R16 tire make?
- About 800 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 79.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 195/60R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 235/50R16 instead of 195/60R16?
- 235/50R16 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.