Section Width245 mm (9.7")
Aspect Ratio50%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter651 mm (25.6")
Sidewall Height123 mm
Circumference2046 mm
245/50R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 245/50R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 245/50R16 tire has a 245mm section width and a 50% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 122.5mm (4.82") and overall outside diameter is 651.4mm (25.65"). At highway speed the tire completes about 489 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 245/50R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 235/52R16 and 255/48R16. 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 245/50R16 you can upsize to 255/43R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 235/58R15 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 245/50R16 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 245/50R16

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