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215/50R16 Compatible Tire Sizes

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The 215/50R16 has an overall diameter of 62.1 cm. The T&RA recommended rim width for a 215mm section width is 6–7.5 inches, with a measuring rim of 6.5 inches. This page lists 69 compatible alternatives within 3% of the original diameter. Sizes are organized by wheel diameter. Within each section, the closest match per treadwidth is shown in italics. All sizes are theoretical and there may not be an actual production tire for the size.

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215/50R16 Specifications

Recommended Rim Width
6–7.5 in
Measuring: 6.5 in
6" 7.5"
Sidewall Height
10.8 cm
Visible Sidewall
9.0 cm
3.5 in
Overall Diameter
62.1 cm
24.4 in

Current Tire Pricing

TireSizePrice/Tire
Alternative Sizes · 205/50R16, 205/55R16, 225/50R16, 225/45R16
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZExtreme Performance Summer205/50R16$260.15
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZExtreme Performance Summer205/55R16$262.06
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RSExtreme Performance Summer205/55R16$219.84
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer205/50R16$284.99
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer205/55R16$282.99
Kumho Ecsta V730Extreme Performance Summer205/55R16$157.94
Hankook Ventus R-S4Extreme Performance Summer205/55R16$192.33
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZExtreme Performance Summer225/50R16$217.03
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RSExtreme Performance Summer225/50R16$202.77
Nankang Sportnex CR-SExtreme Performance Summer225/45R16$265.00
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer225/45R16$303.99
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$239.99
Falken Azenis RT660+Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$178.31
Kumho Ecsta V730Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$168.54
Hankook Ventus R-S4Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$189.52
Continental ExtremeContact SportMax Performance Summer205/55R16$165.99
Bridgestone Potenza SportMax Performance Summer205/55R16$177.99
Continental ExtremeContact SportMax Performance Summer225/50R16$194.99
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PlusUltra High Performance All-Season205/50R16$167.99
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PlusUltra High Performance All-Season205/55R16$183.99
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+Ultra High Performance All-Season205/55R16$157.68
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4Ultra High Performance All-Season205/55R16$210.99
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PlusUltra High Performance All-Season225/50R16$194.99
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4Ultra High Performance All-Season225/50R16$226.99
Michelin CrossClimate2Grand Touring All-Season205/55R16$188.99
Continental SecureContact AWGrand Touring All-Season205/55R16$163.99
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2Grand Touring All-Season205/55R16$183.99
Michelin X-Ice SnowStudless Ice & Snow205/50R16$167.83
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90Studless Ice & Snow205/55R16$148.95

Price availability updated May 2026. Actual prices may vary.

Tire Recommendations

Extreme Performance Summer

Track days, autocross, and maximum dry grip

Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ

Treadwear: 200

225/50R15 -1", +10mm 195/55R16 -20mm 205/50R16 -10mm 205/55R16 -10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS

Treadwear: 200

205/55R16 -10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm

Hoosier Track Attack Pro

Treadwear: 200

225/40R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm

Nankang Sportnex CR-S

Treadwear: 200

225/50R15 -1", +10mm 225/45R16 +10mm 195/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/40R17 +1" 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 235/40R17 +1", +20mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm 275/35R17 +1", +60mm

Vitour Tempesta P1 P-01R

Treadwear: 200

205/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 235/40R17 +1", +20mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm 285/30R17 +1", +70mm

Yokohama Advan A052

Treadwear: 200

225/50R15 -1", +10mm 205/50R16 -10mm 205/55R16 -10mm 225/45R16 +10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 245/45R16 +30mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/40R17 +1" 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Falken Azenis RT660+

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 +10mm 215/40R17 +1" 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 235/40R17 +1", +20mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

BFGoodrich g-Force Rival +

Treadwear: 200

225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5

Treadwear: 200

225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Kumho Ecsta V730

Treadwear: 200

205/55R16 -10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)

Treadwear: 240

215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Continental ExtremeContact Force

Treadwear: 200

225/40R17 +1", +10mm 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm 275/35R17 +1", +60mm

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Treadwear: 200

205/55R16 -10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Max Performance Summer

Spirited street driving and occasional track use

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

Treadwear: 340

205/55R16 -10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Treadwear: 300

225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Treadwear: 320

195/45R17 +1", -20mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Treadwear: 300

205/55R16 -10mm 245/45R16 +30mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm

Ultra High Performance All-Season

Year-round daily driving with performance capability

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

Treadwear: 560

245/40R17 +1", +30mm

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

Treadwear: 560

205/50R16 -10mm 205/55R16 -10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

Treadwear: 500

205/55R16 -10mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Treadwear: 540

205/55R16 -10mm 225/50R16 +10mm 205/45R17 +1", -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm 245/40R17 +1", +30mm 255/40R17 +1", +40mm

Nitto Neo Gen

Treadwear: 280

205/45R17 +1", -10mm 215/40R17 +1" 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm

Grand Touring All-Season

Comfortable, long-wearing all-season tires for daily driving

Michelin CrossClimate2

Treadwear: 640

205/55R16 -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -10mm 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

Treadwear: 400

205/45R17 +1", -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -10mm 215/40R17 +1" 215/45R17 +1" 225/45R17 +1", +10mm

Continental SecureContact AW

Treadwear: 700

195/65R15 -1", -20mm 205/55R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1"

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2

Treadwear: 700

205/55R16 -10mm 205/50R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1", +10mm

How to Use This Information

  • Stay within 3%: All listed tire sizes maintain proper speedometer accuracy and vehicle dynamics
  • Consider aspect ratio: Lower numbers mean shorter sidewalls (better handling, harsher ride)
  • Treadwidth matters: Wider tires typically offer more grip but may reduce fuel economy
  • Check clearance: Ensure your vehicle has adequate wheel well and suspension clearance

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