Best 205/50 R16 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info

205/50 R16 in inches What rims fit 205/50 R16 tires What is 205/50 R16?

Best 205/50 R16 All-Season Tires

Image of BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport
Overall: 85.5%
Dry: 93%
Wet: 90.5%
Snow: 81%
Comfort: 87%
Wear: 87%
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Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Overall: 81.8%
Dry: 87%
Wet: 91%
Snow: 86%
Comfort: 84%
Wear: 64%
Buy again: 84%
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Image of General AltiMAX RT43
General AltiMAX RT43
Overall: 80.3%
Dry: 84.7%
Wet: 82.5%
Snow: 75%
Comfort: 86%
Wear: 89.5%
Buy again: 93%
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Image of Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Overall: 78%
Dry: 91%
Wet: 87%
Snow: 75%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 82%
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Image of BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Overall: 78%
Dry: 92%
Wet: 89%
Snow: 71%
Comfort: 80%
Wear: 78%
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Image of Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Overall: 77%
Dry: 90%
Wet: 90%
Snow: 77%
Comfort: 85%
Wear: 79%
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Image of Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
Overall: 73%
Dry: 87.5%
Wet: 82%
Snow: 69.5%
Comfort: 81.5%
Wear: 76.5%
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Best 205/50 R16 Street/Racetrack Tires

Image of Toyo Proxes R888R
Toyo Proxes R888R
Overall: 86%
Dry: 92%
Wet: 54%
Comfort: 67%
Wear: 69%
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Best 205/50 R16 Summer Tires

Image of Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Overall: 88%
Dry: 96%
Wet: 76%
Comfort: 70%
Wear: 62%
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Image of Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701
Overall: 82.1%
Dry: 84.3%
Wet: 82%
Comfort: 78%
Wear: 76%
Buy again: 86%
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Image of Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Overall: 81.5%
Dry: 87.3%
Wet: 81%
Comfort: 78%
Wear: 74.5%
Buy again: 70%
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Image of Yokohama ADVAN A052
Yokohama ADVAN A052
Overall: 81.4%
Dry: 96.7%
Wet: 60%
Comfort: 60%
Wear: 60%
Buy again: 100%
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Image of Kumho Ecsta PS31
Kumho Ecsta PS31
Overall: 79.1%
Dry: 79.7%
Wet: 81%
Comfort: 77%
Wear: 76%
Buy again: 81%
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Image of Dunlop Direzza ZIII
Dunlop Direzza ZIII
Overall: 76.4%
Dry: 83.3%
Wet: 75%
Comfort: 60%
Wear: 90%
Buy again: 60%
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Image of BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
Overall: 74%
Dry: 90%
Wet: 85%
Comfort: 74%
Wear: 77%
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Best 205/50 R16 Winter Tires

Image of Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Michelin X-Ice Xi3
Overall: 85%
Dry: 85%
Wet: 88%
Snow: 88%
Comfort: 89%
Wear: 90%
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Image of Falken EuroWinter HS449
Falken EuroWinter HS449
Overall: 78.4%
Dry: 81.3%
Wet: 87%
Snow: 40%
Comfort: 84%
Wear: 84%
Buy again: 87%
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Image of Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c
Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c
Overall: 76%
Dry: 77%
Wet: 78%
Snow: 87%
Comfort: 81%
Wear: 83%
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Image of Firestone Winterforce 2
Firestone Winterforce 2
Overall: 62.4%
Dry: 55%
Wet: 62.5%
Snow: 88.5%
Comfort: 68.5%
Wear: 65.5%
Buy again: 20%
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Cooper Evolution Winter
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205/50 R16 in inches

205/50 R16 tires' overall diameter is 24.1 inches, tire width is 8.1 inches, the tire can be mounted on 16 inches wheel and the circumference is 75.7". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 837 revolutions per mile.

So the closest metric tire size of 205/50R16 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R16, which is 28.63% taller and 29.63% wider.

You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 205/50 R16 vs 31x10.50R16.

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What rims fit 205/50 R16 tires?

For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 205/50 R16 tires:

Rim diameter x rim width

205/50 R16 – what does it mean?

Parameter Meaning
205 The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 205 mm or approximately 8.1 inches.
50 The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 50%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 50% of the width or ~ 103mm
R16 The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 16-inch wheels

If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.