189Best 205/50 R16 tires
51 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.
24.1″
overall diameter
8.1″
section width
16″
rim diameter
837.9
revs per mile
Best 205/50 R16 all-season tires
26189
289
388
491
586
684
784
882
987
1083
1183
128414 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 205/50 R16 summer tires
14
193
286
384
489
583
682
782
881
986
1080
1172
12722 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
More top-rated 205/50 R16 tires
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388
485
5100
774Best 205/50 R16 winter tires
4
192
284
381
476Conversion
205/50 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 24.1″ |
| Section width | 8.1″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 103 mm |
| Circumference | 75.6″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 837.9 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 28.8% taller and 30.1% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 205/50 R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
5.5″
Ideal
6.5″
Maximum
7.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 16″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.1″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x6, 16x6.5, 16x7, 16x8.
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Sidewall
205/50 R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 205 | The first number is the section width — 205 mm, or about 8.1 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 103 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. |