Section Width505 mm (19.9")
Aspect Ratio60%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter1012 mm (39.9")
Sidewall Height303 mm
Circumference3181 mm
505/60R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 505/60R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 505/60R16 tire has a 505mm section width and a 60% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 303.0mm (11.93") and overall outside diameter is 1012.4mm (39.86"). At highway speed the tire completes about 314 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 505/60R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 495/61R16 and 515/59R16. 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 505/60R16 you can upsize to 515/56R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 495/64R15 (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 505/60R16 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 505/60R16

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