What is the diameter of a 225/50R16 tire?

A 225/50R16 tire has an overall diameter of 24.86 inches (631.4mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/50R16 tire make?

A 225/50R16 tire makes approximately 811 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for 225/50R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a 225/50R16 tire is 5.6" - 7.9".

225/50R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 225/50R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 24.86 inches, a section width of 8.9 inches (225mm), and rotates 811 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 150+ vehicle models including Acura NSX.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

24.86"

631.4 mm

Section Width

225 mm

8.86" wide

Sidewall Height

4.43"

112.5 mm (50% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

811

Circumference: 78.09"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.6" - 7.9"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 225/50R16 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)225/50R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:24.9"

Sidewall:4.4"

Revs/Mile:811

Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:5.8"

Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Speedometer Variance

+19.0%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 71.4 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	23.8 mph	+3.8 mph
30 mph	35.7 mph	+5.7 mph
45 mph	53.5 mph	+8.5 mph
60 mph	71.4 mph	+11.4 mph
75 mph	89.2 mph	+14.2 mph
90 mph	107.1 mph	+17.1 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance

Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out

Ride Height Delta:+2.36" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 225/50R16 (150+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 225/50R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1991	Acura NSX	Automatic	View 1991 NSX ›
1991	Acura NSX	Standard	View 1991 NSX ›
1992	Acura NSX	Automatic	View 1992 NSX ›
1992	Acura NSX	Standard	View 1992 NSX ›
1993	Acura NSX	Automatic	View 1993 NSX ›
1993	Acura NSX	Standard	View 1993 NSX ›
1992	Audi S4	2.2 P	View 1992 S4 ›
1992	Audi S4	2.2 R	View 1992 S4 ›
1993	Audi S4	2.2 P	View 1993 S4 ›
1993	Audi S4	2.2 R	View 1993 S4 ›
1994	Audi S4	S4	View 1994 S4 ›
1995	Audi S6	4D Sedan	View 1995 S6 ›
1995	Audi S6	4D Wagon	View 1995 S6 ›
1988	BMW M5	M5	View 1988 M5 ›
1996	BMW Z3	Automatic	View 1996 Z3 ›
1996	BMW Z3	Standard	View 1996 Z3 ›
1997	BMW Z3	1.9 3, Automatic	View 1997 Z3 ›
1997	BMW Z3	1.9 3, Standard	View 1997 Z3 ›
1998	BMW 318ti	Automatic	View 1998 318ti ›
1998	BMW 318ti	Standard	View 1998 318ti ›
1999	BMW 318ti	Standard	View 1999 318ti ›
1999	BMW 318ti	Automatic	View 1999 318ti ›
1999	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Standard	View 1999 Z3 ›
1999	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Automatic	View 1999 Z3 ›
2000	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Standard	View 2000 Z3 ›
2000	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Automatic	View 2000 Z3 ›
2001	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Standard	View 2001 Z3 ›
2001	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Automatic	View 2001 Z3 ›
2002	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Automatic	View 2002 Z3 ›
2002	BMW Z3	2D Convertible, 2.5 3, Standard	View 2002 Z3 ›
2003	BMW Z4	2.5 3, Automatic	View 2003 Z4 ›
2003	BMW Z4	2.5 3, Standard	View 2003 Z4 ›
2004	BMW Z4	2.5 3, Automatic	View 2004 Z4 ›
2004	BMW Z4	2.5 3, Standard, S5D250G	View 2004 Z4 ›
2004	BMW Z4	2.5 3, Standard, S6	View 2004 Z4 ›
2005	BMW Z4	2.5 3, Automatic	View 2005 Z4 ›
2005	BMW Z4	2.5 3, Standard	View 2005 Z4 ›
2006	BMW Z4	2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2006 Z4 ›
2006	BMW Z4	2D Convertible, Standard, GS617BG	View 2006 Z4 ›
2006	BMW Z4	2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2006 Z4 ›
2006	BMW Z4	2D Convertible, Standard, GS637BZ	View 2006 Z4 ›
2006	BMW Z4	2D Coupe, Standard	View 2006 Z4 ›
1986	Dodge Conquest	2.6 H, Automatic	View 1986 Conquest ›
1986	Dodge Conquest	2.6 H, Standard	View 1986 Conquest ›
1986	Dodge Conquest	2.6 N	View 1986 Conquest ›
1984	Ford Mustang	SVO	View 1984 Mustang ›
2000	Honda S2000	S2000	View 2000 S2000 ›
2001	Honda S2000	S2000	View 2001 S2000 ›
2002	Honda S2000	S2000	View 2002 S2000 ›
2003	Honda S2000	S2000	View 2003 S2000 ›
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1993 XJR-S ›
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Coupe, Standard	View 1993 XJR-S ›
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Convertible, Standard	View 1993 XJR-S ›
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1993 XJR-S ›
1998	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	SLK230	View 1998 SLK230 ›
1999	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Automatic	View 1999 SLK230 ›
1999	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Standard	View 1999 SLK230 ›
2000	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Automatic	View 2000 SLK230 ›
2000	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Standard	View 2000 SLK230 ›
2001	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Automatic	View 2001 SLK230 ›
2001	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Automatic	View 2001 SLK320 ›
2001	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Standard	View 2001 SLK230 ›
2001	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Standard	View 2001 SLK320 ›
2002	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Standard	View 2002 SLK320 ›
2002	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Automatic	View 2002 SLK320 ›
2002	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Standard	View 2002 SLK230 ›
2002	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Automatic	View 2002 SLK230 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz CLK320	2D Convertible	View 2003 CLK320 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Automatic	View 2003 SLK320 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Standard	View 2003 SLK230 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Automatic	View 2003 SLK230 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Standard	View 2003 SLK320 ›
2003	Mercedes-Benz CLK320	2D Coupe	View 2003 CLK320 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz CLK320	2D Convertible	View 2004 CLK320 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz CLK320	2D Coupe	View 2004 CLK320 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Automatic	View 2004 SLK230 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz SLK230	Standard	View 2004 SLK230 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Automatic	View 2004 SLK320 ›
2004	Mercedes-Benz SLK320	Standard	View 2004 SLK320 ›
2006	Mercedes-Benz SLK280	Automatic	View 2006 SLK280 ›
2006	Mercedes-Benz SLK280	Standard	View 2006 SLK280 ›
2007	Mercedes-Benz SLK280	Standard	View 2007 SLK280 ›
2007	Mercedes-Benz SLK280	Automatic	View 2007 SLK280 ›
2008	Mercedes-Benz SLK280	Standard	View 2008 SLK280 ›
2008	Mercedes-Benz SLK280	Automatic	View 2008 SLK280 ›
1986	Mitsubishi Starion	ESI-R	View 1986 Starion ›
1987	Mitsubishi Starion	ESI-R	View 1987 Starion ›
1988	Mitsubishi Starion	ESI	View 1988 Starion ›
1988	Mitsubishi Starion	ESI-R, Automatic	View 1988 Starion ›
1988	Mitsubishi Starion	ESI-R, Standard	View 1988 Starion ›
1989	Mitsubishi Starion	Starion	View 1989 Starion ›
1984	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Automatic	View 1984 300ZX ›
1984	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Standard	View 1984 300ZX ›
1985	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Automatic	View 1985 300ZX ›
1985	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Automatic	View 1985 300ZX ›
1985	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Standard	View 1985 300ZX ›
1985	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Standard	View 1985 300ZX ›
1986	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Automatic	View 1986 300ZX ›
1986	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Standard	View 1986 300ZX ›
1986	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Automatic	View 1986 300ZX ›
1986	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Standard	View 1986 300ZX ›
1987	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Automatic	View 1987 300ZX ›
1987	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Standard	View 1987 300ZX ›
1987	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Automatic	View 1987 300ZX ›
1987	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Standard	View 1987 300ZX ›
1988	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Automatic	View 1988 300ZX ›
1988	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Standard	View 1988 300ZX ›
1988	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Automatic	View 1988 300ZX ›
1988	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Standard	View 1988 300ZX ›
1989	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Automatic	View 1989 300ZX ›
1989	Nissan 300ZX	Base, 3.0 C, Standard	View 1989 300ZX ›
1989	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Automatic	View 1989 300ZX ›
1989	Nissan 300ZX	GL, Standard	View 1989 300ZX ›
1990	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Standard	View 1990 300ZX ›
1990	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Automatic	View 1990 300ZX ›
1991	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Automatic	View 1991 300ZX ›
1991	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Standard	View 1991 300ZX ›
1992	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Automatic	View 1992 300ZX ›
1992	Nissan 300ZX	Base, Standard	View 1992 300ZX ›
1984	Porsche 928	Automatic	View 1984 928 ›
1984	Porsche 928	Standard	View 1984 928 ›
1985	Porsche 928	Automatic	View 1985 928 ›
1985	Porsche 928	Standard	View 1985 928 ›
1986	Porsche 911	Turbo	View 1986 911 ›
1986	Porsche 928	Standard	View 1986 928 ›
1986	Porsche 928	Automatic	View 1986 928 ›
1986	Porsche 944	Turbo	View 1986 944 ›
1987	Porsche 928	Automatic	View 1987 928 ›
1987	Porsche 928	Standard	View 1987 928 ›
1987	Porsche 944	Turbo	View 1987 944 ›
1988	Porsche 928	Automatic	View 1988 928 ›
1988	Porsche 944	Base, Automatic	View 1988 944 ›
1988	Porsche 928	Standard	View 1988 928 ›
1988	Porsche 944	Base, Standard	View 1988 944 ›
1988	Porsche 944	Turbo	View 1988 944 ›
1988	Porsche 944	S	View 1988 944 ›
1989	Porsche 911	Carrera 4	View 1989 911 ›
1989	Porsche 911	Carrera, 2D Convertible	View 1989 911 ›
1989	Porsche 911	Carrera, 2D Coupe	View 1989 911 ›
1989	Porsche 928	Automatic	View 1989 928 ›
1989	Porsche 928	Standard	View 1989 928 ›
1989	Porsche 944	S2, 2D Coupe	View 1989 944 ›
1989	Porsche 944	S2, 2D Convertible	View 1989 944 ›
1989	Porsche 944	Turbo	View 1989 944 ›
1990	Porsche 911	Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1990 911 ›
1990	Porsche 911	Carrera 2, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1990 911 ›
1990	Porsche 911	Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1990 911 ›
1990	Porsche 911	Carrera 2, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1990 911 ›
1990	Porsche 911	Carrera 4, 2D Convertible	View 1990 911 ›
1990	Porsche 911	Carrera 4, 2D Coupe	View 1990 911 ›