Section Width165 mm (6.5")
Aspect Ratio169%
Rim Diameter50"
Overall Diameter1828 mm (72.0")
Sidewall Height279 mm
Circumference5742 mm
165/169R50 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 165/169R50 tire size

Size geometry

A 165/169R50 tire has a 165mm section width and a 169% aspect ratio, mounted on a 50-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 278.9mm (10.98") and overall outside diameter is 1827.7mm (71.96"). At highway speed the tire completes about 174 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 165/169R50 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 155/180R50 and 175/159R50. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 165/169R50 you can upsize to 175/152R51 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 155/188R49 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 165/169R50 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 165/169R50

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