Best 225/50 R16 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info
Best 225/50 R16 All-Season Tires
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PLUS
Overall: 81.8% Dry: 87%Wet: 91%Snow: 86%Comfort: 84%Wear: 64%Buy again: 84%Check on Amazon
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4
Overall: 80.7% Dry: 84.3%Wet: 92%Snow: 71%Comfort: 80%Wear: 80%Buy again: 87%Check on Amazon
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Overall: 78% Dry: 92%Wet: 89%Snow: 71%Comfort: 80%Wear: 78%Check on Amazon
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06
Overall: 77% Dry: 90%Wet: 90%Snow: 77%Comfort: 85%Wear: 79%Check on Amazon
Sumitomo HTR A/S P02
Overall: 73% Dry: 87.5%Wet: 82%Snow: 69.5%Comfort: 81.5%Wear: 76.5%Check on Amazon
Kumho Ecsta PA51
Overall: 70% Dry: 83.3%Wet: 60%Snow: 60%Comfort: 60%Buy again: 60%Check on Amazon
Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
Overall: 69.5% Dry: 89%Wet: 83%Snow: 68%Comfort: 82.5%Wear: 84%Check on AmazonBest 225/50 R16 Street/Racetrack Tires
Toyo Proxes R888
Overall: 88% Dry: 93%Wet: 50%Comfort: 60%Wear: 68%Check on AmazonBest 225/50 R16 Summer Tires
Toyo Proxes RA1
Overall: 90.4% Dry: 91%Wet: 72%Comfort: 69%Wear: 89.5%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Overall: 88% Dry: 96%Wet: 76%Comfort: 70%Wear: 62%Check on Amazon
Hankook Ventus R-S4
Overall: 87% Dry: 91%Wet: 75%Comfort: 77%Wear: 86%Check on Amazon
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Overall: 85.6% Dry: 84.7%Wet: 87%Comfort: 90%Wear: 77%Buy again: 91%Check on Amazon
Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Overall: 85.6% Dry: 88.7%Wet: 83%Comfort: 87%Wear: 86.5%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V105
Overall: 84.3% Dry: 87.7%Wet: 84.5%Comfort: 81%Wear: 77%Buy again: 84.5%Check on Amazon
General G-MAX RS
Overall: 84% Dry: 91%Wet: 87%Comfort: 86%Wear: 84%Check on AmazonBest 225/50 R16 Winter Tires
Yokohama iceGUARD iG52c
Overall: 76% Dry: 77%Wet: 78%Snow: 87%Comfort: 81%Wear: 83%Check on Amazon225/50 R16 in inches
225/50 R16 tires' overall diameter is 24.9 inches, tire width is 8.9 inches, the tire can be mounted on 16 inches wheel and the circumference is 78.2". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 810.2 revolutions per mile.
So the closest metric tire size of 225/50R16 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R16, which is 24.5% taller and 17.98% wider.
You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 225/50 R16 vs 31x10.50R16.
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What rims fit 225/50 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 225/50 R16 tires:
Rim diameter x rim width
- 16x7
- 16x7.5
- 16x8
- 16x6.5
- 16x9
- 16x8.5
225/50 R16 – what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 225 | The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 225 mm or approximately 8.9 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 ~ 113mm |
| 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.