195/65R16 tire size
A 195/65R16 tire is 25.98 inches (659.9 mm) tall, 7.68 in (195 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 26.0x7.7R16.
| Overall diameter | 25.98 in | 659.9 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 in | 195 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.99 in | 126.8 mm |
| Circumference | 81.62 in | 2,073 mm |
| Revolutions | 776.3 per mile | 482.4 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 195/65R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 195/65R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 195/65R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/70R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 25.30 in | −2.62% |
| 215/65R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.00 in | +0.09% |
| 195/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 25.75 in | −0.89% |
| 205/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.30 in | +1.23% |
| 225/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 25.63 in | −1.35% |
| 175/65R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 25.96 in | −0.09% |
| 205/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 25.88 in | −0.39% |
| 225/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 25.86 in | −0.47% |
| 195/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.21 in | +0.89% |
| 225/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 25.97 in | −0.03% |
| 245/40R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 25.72 in | −1.02% |
| 175/60R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.27 in | +1.11% |
| 235/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.33 in | +1.33% |
| 225/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.09 in | +0.41% |
| 245/35R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.75 in | −0.88% |
| 235/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.40 in | +1.62% |
| 235/35R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.48 in | −1.94% |
Vehicles approved with 195/65R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 195/65R16 as a standard or optional size (934 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
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
Reading the 195/65R16 size
- 195 — section width in millimetres (7.68 in).
- 65 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65 % of the width, 126.8 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.