205/50R16 tire size
A 205/50R16 tire is 24.07 inches (611.4 mm) tall, 8.07 in (205 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 24.1x8.1R16.
| Overall diameter | 24.07 in | 611.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 in | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.04 in | 102.5 mm |
| Circumference | 75.62 in | 1,921 mm |
| Revolutions | 837.9 per mile | 520.6 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 205/50R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 205/50R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 205/50R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/65R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 23.98 in | −0.38% |
| 185/70R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 24.20 in | +0.52% |
| 175/70R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 23.65 in | −1.77% |
| 185/65R14 | Minus 2 (14 in) | 23.47 in | −2.50% |
| 175/65R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 23.96 in | −0.47% |
| 195/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 24.21 in | +0.59% |
| 205/55R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 23.88 in | −0.80% |
| 225/50R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 23.86 in | −0.88% |
| 225/40R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 24.09 in | +0.07% |
| 195/45R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 23.91 in | −0.67% |
| 205/45R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 24.26 in | +0.80% |
| 185/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 24.28 in | +0.88% |
| 225/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.20 in | +0.54% |
| 215/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 23.93 in | −0.61% |
| 205/40R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.46 in | +1.60% |
| 235/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.48 in | +1.68% |
| 245/30R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 24.79 in | +2.98% |
Vehicles approved with 205/50R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 205/50R16 as a standard or optional size (715 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Opel Astra
- Ford Focus
- Lancia Musa
- Ford Mondeo
- Opel Meriva
- Fiat Idea
- Mazda MX-5
- Volvo S40
- Kia Cerato
- Volvo V40
- Mazda 626
- Saab 900
- Saab 9-3
- Volvo V70
- Subaru Impreza
- Volvo S70
- Alfa Romeo GTV
- Alfa Romeo Spider
- Audi A1
- Opel Corsa
- Renault Megane
- Toyota Celica
- Honda Accord
- Honda Prelude
- Nissan Primera
- Opel Tigra
- Volvo 850
- Fiat Coupé
- Opel Vectra
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
- 185/50R16 (−3.3%)
- 185/55R16 (−0.2%)
- 185/60R16 (+2.8%)
- 195/45R16 (−4.8%)
- 195/50R16 (−1.6%)
- 195/55R16 (+1.6%)
- 195/60R16 (+4.7%)
- 205/45R16 (−3.4%)
- 205/55R16 (+3.4%)
- 205/60R16 (+6.7%)
- 215/40R16 (−5.4%)
- 215/45R16 (−1.9%)
- 215/50R16 (+1.6%)
- 215/55R16 (+5.2%)
- 215/60R16 (+8.7%)
- 225/45R16 (−0.4%)
- 225/50R16 (+3.3%)
- 225/55R16 (+7.0%)
- 225/60R16 (+10.6%)
Reading the 205/50R16 size
- 205 — section width in millimetres (8.07 in).
- 50 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 50 % of the width, 102.5 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.