225/50R16 tyres
Compare 24 tyres in 225/50R16 (also written 225/50 R16 or 225 50 16) from 19 brands, priced from $71 to $424 each including GST. Tread types in this size include performance, summer, touring and highway terrain. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 225/50R16 means
A 225/50R16 tyre is 225 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 50% of that width, about 113 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 631 mm, or about 504 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 225/50R16 carry load indexes from 92 (630 kg per tyre) to 96 (710 kg per tyre) and speed ratings V (240 km/h), W (270 km/h) and Y (300 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Tread types in 225/50R16
Performance (13), Touring (3), Highway terrain (1).
Brands in 225/50R16
The brands with the most 225/50R16 options are Yokohama (3), Kapsen (2), Kumho (2), Nexen (2), Atlas (1), Bridgestone (1), Grenlander (1), Haida (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 225/50R16 mean?
It means a tyre 225 mm wide with a sidewall 50% of that width (about 113 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 225/50R16 91V.
How much are 225/50R16 tyres?
Right now 225/50R16 tyres range from $71 to $424 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $284.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 225/50R16?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 225/50R16 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.