245/50R16 tire size
A 245/50R16 tire is 25.65 inches (651.4 mm) tall, 9.65 in (245 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 25.6x9.6R16.
| Overall diameter | 25.65 in | 651.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 in | 245 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.82 in | 122.5 mm |
| Circumference | 80.57 in | 2,046 mm |
| Revolutions | 786.4 per mile | 488.7 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 245/50R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 245/50R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 245/50R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 25.63 in | −0.06% |
| 215/65R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.00 in | +1.40% |
| 215/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 25.16 in | −1.90% |
| 275/40R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 25.66 in | +0.06% |
| 245/45R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 25.68 in | +0.14% |
| 215/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 25.46 in | −0.71% |
| 225/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 25.86 in | +0.83% |
| 215/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 25.62 in | −0.11% |
| 275/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 25.58 in | −0.26% |
| 245/40R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 25.72 in | +0.28% |
| 285/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 25.85 in | +0.81% |
| 285/30R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.73 in | +0.34% |
| 245/35R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.75 in | +0.41% |
| 275/30R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.50 in | −0.58% |
| 235/35R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.48 in | −0.66% |
Nearby 16-inch sizes
Reading the 245/50R16 size
- 245 — section width in millimetres (9.65 in).
- 50 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 50 % of the width, 122.5 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.