189Best 195/55 R16 tires
69 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.
24.4″
overall diameter
7.7″
section width
16″
rim diameter
825
revs per mile
Best 195/55 R16 all-season tires
30189
289
388
488
591
685
783
885
982
1087
1183
128318 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 195/55 R16 summer tires
19
193
282
382
481
579
678
778
897
976
1175
12747 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 195/55 R16 winter tires
10
178
280
376
476
675
873
974
1060More top-rated 195/55 R16 tires
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872
Conversion
195/55 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 24.4″ |
| Section width | 7.7″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 107 mm |
| Circumference | 76.8″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 825 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 26.8% taller and 36.8% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 195/55 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
195/55 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. |
| 55 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 55%, the sidewall is about 107 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. |