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195/50R16 vs 225/50R16

225/50R16 is 5.0% taller (+1.18 in) and 1.18 in wider than 195/50R16.

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225/50R16 is 5.0% taller than 195/50R16. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock.

195/50R16225/50R16Change
Diameter23.68″24.86″+1.18″+5.0%
Width7.68″8.86″+1.18″+15.4%
Sidewall3.84″4.43″+0.59″+15.4%
Circumference74.4″78.1″+3.7″+5.0%
Wheel16″16″Same
Revs per mile852811−40
SideTread
195/50R16225/50R16
Speedometer shows 60 mph63.0mph

Real speed on 225/50R16.

Ground clearance+0.59in

Change in height under the axle.

Width per side+0.59in

On the same wheel, split inboard and outboard.

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195/50R16 or 225/50R16?

Can I use 225/50R16 instead of 195/50R16?

225/50R16 is 5.0% taller than 195/50R16. It often still fits, but expect a noticeable speedometer error and check clearance at full steering lock. Also match or beat the original load index and speed rating, and check that the wheel width suits the new tire.

Will my speedometer be off?

At an indicated 60 mph on 225/50R16 you are really doing 63.0 mph if the speedometer was set up for 195/50R16. Going the other way, 195/50R16 would make it read 57.1 mph at a real 60.

How much ground clearance does it change?

Half the diameter difference: +0.59 in (+15 mm) under the axle.

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