195/70R16 tire size
A 195/70R16 tire is 26.75 inches (679.4 mm) tall, 7.68 in (195 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 26.7x7.7R16.
| Overall diameter | 26.75 in | 679.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 7.68 in | 195 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.37 in | 136.5 mm |
| Circumference | 84.03 in | 2,134 mm |
| Revolutions | 754.0 per mile | 468.5 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 195/70R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 195/70R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 195/70R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.85 in | +0.38% |
| 205/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.30 in | −1.68% |
| 195/80R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.28 in | +2.00% |
| 225/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.40 in | +2.44% |
| 225/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.74 in | −0.01% |
| 205/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.69 in | −0.24% |
| 245/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.65 in | −0.38% |
| 215/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.16 in | +1.53% |
| 245/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.68 in | −0.25% |
| 225/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.86 in | +0.41% |
| 205/55R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.88 in | +0.49% |
| 215/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.46 in | −1.06% |
| 245/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.72 in | −0.12% |
| 195/50R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.68 in | −0.26% |
| 225/45R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.97 in | +0.84% |
| 205/50R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.07 in | +1.21% |
Vehicles approved with 195/70R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 195/70R16 as a standard or optional size (34 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 16-inch sizes
Reading the 195/70R16 size
- 195 — section width in millimetres (7.68 in).
- 70 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70 % of the width, 136.5 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 16 — fits a 16-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.