195/50R16 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 195/50R16, a common size on compact cars. It fits the Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and more.
What 195/50R16 tires cost
Kelly Edge A/S
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Kelly Edge A/S 195/50R16 84V All Season Passenger Tires
General AltiMAX RT45
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as General AltiMAX RT45 195/50R16 84H All Season Passenger Tires
Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $312 to $493, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 195/50R16 right now
Delinte DH2 195/50R16 88V All Season Passenger Tires
$59.96per tire $119.92 for 2 tires · $239.84 for 4
51 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
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About the 195/50R16 size
Sporty subcompact size, H or V. Few models per brand; the Fiesta ST used 205/40R17 so check trim before buying.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 195/50R16 tire is 195 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 50 percent of that (about 3.8 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 23.7 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.
In this size our picks are marked 84V on the Kelly Edge A/S (1,102 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph) and 84H on the General AltiMAX RT45 (1,102 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Kelly Edge A/S | General AltiMAX RT45 | Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $64.99 | $142.99 | not stocked today |
| Set of four | $259.96 | $571.96 | — |
| Service description in 195/50R16 | 84V | 84H | — |
| Mileage warranty | 55,000 mi | 75,000 mi for T and H speed ratings; 65,000 mi for V | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 500 A B (typical, varies by size) | 600 A B (typical, varies by size) | see listing |
| Season | All-season | All-season | see listing |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 195/50R16 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 82 tires listed in this size, 51 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Delinte DH2 at $59.96, a 88V tire. The median is $99.99; a third of the tires cost $77.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $227.70. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The General AltiMAX RT45, our mid-range pick here at $142.99, is also stocked in 205/55R16 ($128.99), 205/60R16 ($124.99), 205/65R16 ($137.99) and 215/55R16 ($142.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a compact car in this size
Compact cars are nearly all front-wheel drive, and that is what the traction laws look at. In Colorado the Passenger Vehicle Traction Law applies on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison from September 1 to May 31: a two-wheel-drive car must be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer, with at least 3/16 inch of tread, and fines start at $130. Most all-season tires in this size are M+S rated, so the marking is usually there; the tread depth is what catches older tires. A light car on narrow tires actually does well in snow because the tire cuts down to the road instead of floating on it, so a dedicated winter set in this same size, swapped on in November, is the simplest upgrade if you live where it snows.
None of our picks in this size, the General AltiMAX RT45, carries the 3PMSF symbol; for that, look at the all-weather and winter tires.
Vehicles that use 195/50R16
- Ford Fiesta (2011-2019, SE hatch 16 in)
- Hyundai Accent (2012-2017, SE)
- Kia Rio (2012-2017, SX)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on 175/70R14, 205/45R17 or 175/65R14 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of 195/50R16 tire?
All-Season Tires
Drivers in the South, West Coast and mild parts of the Midwest who want one set of tires that lasts a long time and is quiet.
All-Weather Tires
Drivers in snow-belt states who want one set of tires with proven snow traction and no seasonal swap.
Winter Tires
Anyone in the northern US, Canada-border states or mountain regions where snow and ice are on the roads for weeks at a time.
Frequently asked questions
How much do 195/50R16 tires cost?
Expect $60–$78 per tire for a budget brand, $78–$123 for a mid-range tire like the General AltiMAX RT45, and $123–$228 for a premium tire like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS. A set of four therefore starts at about $240. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 195/50R16 tires?
195/50R16 is original equipment on Ford Fiesta (2011-2019, SE hatch 16 in), Hyundai Accent (2012-2017, SE) and Kia Rio (2012-2017, SX), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best 195/50R16 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the General AltiMAX RT45, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 PLUS is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Kelly Edge A/S is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 195/50R16 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.