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195/55R16 tire size

195/55R16 in inches: 24.44" overall diameter — 7.68" wide, 4.22" sidewall.

Methodology: dimensions are calculated from standard ETRTO tire-size formulas. Last reviewed June 2026 by the TreadSize editorial team.

195/55R16 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 24.44 in 620.9 mm
Section width 7.68 in 195 mm
Sidewall height 4.22 in 107.25 mm
Revs / mile 825 speedo calibration

Before you fit 195/55R16: verify the vehicle placard, load index, speed rating, wheel offset, and full-lock/full-compression clearance. Nominal dimensions do not guarantee a safe physical fit.

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Full dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial
Overall diameter 620.9 mm 24.44 in
Section width 195 mm 7.68 in
Sidewall height 107.25 mm 4.22 in
Rim diameter 406.4 mm 16 in
Circumference 1950.6 mm 76.80 in
Revolutions per mile 825.0
Aspect ratio 55%

NHTSA safety record for 195/55R16

Drawn from official U.S. government (NHTSA) consumer complaint and recall filings for this exact tire size — not the generic averages you'll find elsewhere.

Complaints on record 19 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 0 none on record

What owners report fails — 195/55R16

  • Blowout 11
  • Tread separation 4
  • Out of round 2
  • Blister 2

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated failure rates, and not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service. Popular sizes naturally accumulate more reports. Use this as a research signal, not a verdict on any specific tire. Data as of 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain). Always check the latest recalls at NHTSA.gov and report a tire problem if you have one.

How 195/55R16 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #104 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 9 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 58% Blowout

This comparison is derived only from tire sizes that have a real NHTSA complaint or recall record in the TreadSize dataset. Source: NHTSA ODI — Consumer Complaints (FLAT_CMPL) + Recalls (FLAT_RCL), U.S. DOT public domain; Complaints through 2021.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

275/70R22 19 complaints · 2 recalls 225/70R14 19 complaints · 1 recalls 275/65R20 19 complaints · 1 recalls 265/60R18 19 complaints · 0 recalls 235/60R17 18 complaints · 1 recalls 265/70R18 20 complaints · 1 recalls 185/75R14 20 complaints · 0 recalls 205/70R14 20 complaints · 0 recalls

Dataset download: JSON or CSV. Latest recall lookup: NHTSA.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 195/55R16 tire?

A 195/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 24.44 inches (620.9 mm).

How tall is a 195/55R16 tire?

The sidewall height is 107.25 mm (4.22 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 24.44 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 195/55R16 tire make?

A 195/55R16 tire makes approximately 825 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 195/55R16 tire fit?

A 195/55R16 tire is designed for a 16-inch rim (406.4 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 195/55R16 tires?

NHTSA has 19 consumer complaints on record for the 195/55R16 size; the most reported issue is blowout (11 reports). These are unverified consumer reports, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service.

All dimensions calculated using standard ETRTO formulas. Always confirm fitment with your vehicle's door-placard and a qualified tire professional before purchasing.