Best 245/50 R16 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info
Best 245/50 R16 All-Season Tires
BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S
Overall: 78% Dry: 92%Wet: 89%Snow: 71%Comfort: 80%Wear: 78%Check on Amazon
Nexen CP641
Overall: 67.1% Dry: 68%Wet: 59%Comfort: 70%Wear: 76%Buy again: 61%Check on Amazon
Kumho Ecsta PA31
Overall: 59.4% Dry: 71.7%Wet: 71%Snow: 66%Comfort: 69.5%Wear: 58.5%Buy again: 60%Check on AmazonBest 245/50 R16 Summer Tires
General G-MAX RS
Overall: 84% Dry: 91%Wet: 87%Comfort: 86%Wear: 84%Check on Amazon
BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2
Overall: 74% Dry: 90%Wet: 85%Comfort: 74%Wear: 77%Check on Amazon
Toyo Extensa HP II
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Nitto NT555RII
Check on Amazon245/50 R16 in inches
245/50 R16 tires' overall diameter is 25.6 inches, tire width is 9.6 inches, the tire can be mounted on 16 inches wheel and the circumference is 80.4". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 788.1 revolutions per mile.
So the closest metric tire size of 245/50R16 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R16, which is 21.09% taller and 9.38% wider.
You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 245/50 R16 vs 31x10.50R16.
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What rims fit 245/50 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 245/50 R16 tires:
Rim diameter x rim width
- 16x7.5
- 16x8
- 16x9
245/50 R16 – what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 245 | The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 245 mm or approximately 9.6 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 ~ 123mm |
| 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.