Section Width205 mm (8.1")
Aspect Ratio165%
Rim Diameter48"
Overall Diameter1896 mm (74.6")
Sidewall Height338 mm
Circumference5956 mm
205/165R48 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 205/165R48 tire size

Size geometry

A 205/165R48 tire has a 205mm section width and a 165% aspect ratio, mounted on a 48-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 338.3mm (13.32") and overall outside diameter is 1895.7mm (74.63"). At highway speed the tire completes about 168 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 205/165R48 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 195/173R48 and 215/157R48. 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 205/165R48 you can upsize to 215/151R49 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 195/180R47 (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 205/165R48 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 205/165R48

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