195/55R16 tire size
A 195/55R16 tire is 24.4 inches tall and 7.7 inches wide. Here are its full dimensions, what the numbers mean, and the sizes you can swap it for.
- Overall diameter
- 24.44″ (621 mm)
- Section width
- 7.68″ (195 mm)
- Sidewall height
- 4.22″ (107 mm)
- Wheel diameter
- 16″
- Circumference
- 76.8″
- Revolutions per mile
- 825
What 195/55R16 means
- 195: the tire is 195 mm (7.7 in) wide from sidewall to sidewall.
- 55: the sidewall is 55% of the width, 107.3 mm (4.22 in) tall.
- R: radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 16: it fits a 16-inch wheel.
Overall diameter = 16 + 2 × 4.22 = 24.44 inches.
Sizes equivalent to 195/55R16
These sizes are within 3% of the overall diameter, the usual limit for swapping without speedometer problems.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Speedometer at 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/40R18 | 24.5″ | +0.0% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 215/50R16 | 24.5″ | +0.1% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 185/45R18 | 24.6″ | +0.5% | 60.3 mph actual |
| 175/55R17 | 24.6″ | +0.5% | 60.3 mph actual |
| 185/50R17 | 24.3″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 215/45R17 | 24.6″ | +0.7% | 60.4 mph actual |
| 175/60R16 | 24.3″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 205/45R17 | 24.3″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 195/50R17 | 24.7″ | +1.0% | 60.6 mph actual |
| 175/45R18 | 24.2″ | -1.0% | 59.4 mph actual |
Going a size taller? 205/55R16 is 24.9″ tall, 1.8% more than 195/55R16. Compare any two sizes in the tire size calculator.
See every common size side by side in the tire size chart.
Questions
What is 195/55R16 in inches?
A 195/55R16 tire is about 24.4 inches tall (621 mm) and 7.7 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. In flotation sizing that's roughly 24.4x7.7R16.
How tall is a 195/55R16 tire?
The overall diameter is 24.44 inches: the 16-inch wheel plus two 4.22-inch sidewalls. Actual tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and models.
Can I put 205/55R16 instead of 195/55R16?
205/55R16 is 0.43 inches taller (1.8%) and 10 mm wider. That's within the usual 3% limit, but check that your wheel width is approved for it and that it clears the suspension.
How many revolutions per mile does a 195/55R16 make?
About 825 revolutions per mile, from a circumference of 76.8 inches.
