Section Width225 mm (8.9")
Aspect Ratio50%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter631 mm (24.9")
Sidewall Height113 mm
Circumference1984 mm
225/50R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 225/50R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 225/50R16 tire has a 225mm section width and a 50% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 112.5mm (4.43") and overall outside diameter is 631.4mm (24.86"). At highway speed the tire completes about 504 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 225/50R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 215/52R16 and 235/48R16. 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 225/50R16 you can upsize to 235/42R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 215/58R15 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

4 vehicles in our database run the 225/50R16 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 225/50R16