The 195/55R16 is a common tire size for midsize sedans such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata.
With a 107.3 mm sidewall (55% aspect ratio), this tire offers a balanced blend of ride comfort and handling precision — versatile for both city driving and spirited cornering.
Compared to the baseline 205/55R16, this tire's overall diameter differs by -1.7% — a speedometer calibrated for 205/55R16 would read 101.8 km/h at an actual 100 km/h.
OE on the Mini Cooper (R56/F56), Toyota Yaris (XP130/XP210) higher trims and Honda CR-Z. Load index 87V or 91V reinforced. A frequent "comfort vs sport" compromise — slightly stiffer than 195/65R15 but still tolerable on broken pavement.
Narrow profiles in this group emphasize ride comfort, rolling resistance and snow-chain compatibility over cornering grip. Owners replacing these sizes should prioritize tread-life and fuel-economy ratings on the EU label — UHP compounds add little value on platforms tuned for 95 km/h cruise speeds, and the extra rolling resistance shortens range.
| Tire Code | 195/55R16 |
| Section Width | 195 mm |
| Aspect Ratio | 55% |
| Rim Diameter | 16" |
| Sidewall Height | 107.3 mm |
| Overall Diameter | 620.9 mm / 24.44" |
| Circumference | 1950.6 mm / 76.80" |
| Revolutions per km | 512.7 |
| Revolutions per mile | 825.0 |
| Tire Code | OD (mm) | Δ mm | Δ % | Speedo at 100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/50R16 | 601.4 | -19.5 | -3.1% | 103.2 |
| 185/55R16 | 609.9 | -11.0 | -1.8% | 101.8 |
| 195/55R16 (current) | 620.9 | — | — | 100.0 |
| 205/55R16 | 631.9 | +11.0 | +1.8% | 98.3 |