195/50R16 tire size
A 195/50R16 tire is 23.68 inches (601.4 mm) tall, 7.68 in (195 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 23.7x7.7R16.
| Overall diameter | 23.68 in | 601.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 in | 195 mm |
| Sidewall height | 3.84 in | 97.5 mm |
| Circumference | 74.38 in | 1,889 mm |
| Revolutions | 851.8 per mile | 529.3 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 195/50R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 195/50R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 195/50R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175/70R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 23.65 in | −0.13% |
| 185/65R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 23.47 in | −0.88% |
| 195/65R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 23.98 in | +1.28% |
| 195/60R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 23.21 in | −1.96% |
| 185/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 23.74 in | +0.27% |
| 225/50R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 23.86 in | +0.76% |
| 205/55R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 23.88 in | +0.85% |
| 215/50R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 23.46 in | −0.90% |
| 215/40R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 23.77 in | +0.40% |
| 185/45R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 23.56 in | −0.52% |
| 205/40R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 23.46 in | −0.93% |
| 195/45R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 23.91 in | +0.98% |
| 215/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 23.93 in | +1.05% |
| 225/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.20 in | +2.21% |
Vehicles approved with 195/50R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 195/50R16 as a standard or optional size (776 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Audi A1
- Ford Fiesta
- Toyota Yaris
- Renault Clio
- Suzuki Swift
- Mazda MX-5
- Volkswagen Polo
- Audi S1
- Lotus Elise
- Citroen C3
- Hyundai i20
- Fiat 124
- Peugeot 1007
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Lancia Ypsilon
- Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
- Opel Combo
- Chevrolet Lacetti
- SEAT Ibiza
- Renault Megane
- Chevrolet Nubira
- Mazda 323
- Mazda Premacy
- Opel Meriva
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 16-inch sizes
- 175/50R16 (−3.3%)
- 175/55R16 (−0.4%)
- 175/60R16 (+2.5%)
- 185/50R16 (−1.7%)
- 185/55R16 (+1.4%)
- 185/60R16 (+4.5%)
- 195/45R16 (−3.2%)
- 195/55R16 (+3.2%)
- 195/60R16 (+6.5%)
- 205/45R16 (−1.7%)
- 205/50R16 (+1.7%)
- 205/55R16 (+5.1%)
- 205/60R16 (+8.5%)
- 215/40R16 (−3.8%)
- 215/45R16 (−0.2%)
- 215/50R16 (+3.3%)
- 215/55R16 (+6.9%)
- 215/60R16 (+10.5%)
Reading the 195/50R16 size
- 195 — section width in millimetres (7.68 in).
- 50 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 50 % of the width, 97.5 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 16 — fits a 16-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.