188Best 195/50 R16 tires
38 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Toyo Extensa HP II at 93/100.
23.7″
overall diameter
7.7″
section width
16″
rim diameter
851.8
revs per mile
Best 195/50 R16 all-season tires
14188
291
386
484
582
687
783
877
976
1075
1152
12612 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 195/50 R16 summer tires
10
193
289
389
483
581
679
797
872
964
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8
186
283
388
674
Best 195/50 R16 winter tires
6
281
378
480
575
Conversion
195/50 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 23.7″ |
| Section width | 7.7″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 98 mm |
| Circumference | 74.4″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 851.8 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 30.9% taller and 36.8% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 195/50 R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6″
Maximum
7″
Rim diameter is fixed at 16″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 7.7″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x5.5, 16x6, 16x6.5, 16x7.
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Sidewall
195/50 R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 195 | The first number is the section width — 195 mm, or about 7.7 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 50 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 50%, the sidewall is about 98 mm tall. |
| R16 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 16-inch wheel. |