195/55R16 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for 195/55R16, a common size on compact cars. It fits the Mini Cooper, Mini Clubman and more.
What 195/55R16 tires cost
Lexani Quattro Tempo AW
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Lexani Quattro Tempo AW 195/55R16 87H All Season Passenger Tires
Kumho Solus HA32
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Kumho Solus HA32 195/55R16 91V All Weather Passenger Tires
Bridgestone Ecopia EP422
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.
Listed as Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 195/55R16 87V All Season Passenger Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $292 to $484, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest 195/55R16 right now
Starmaxx Naturen ST542 UHP Summer 195/55R16 87H Passenger Tires
$57.99per tire $115.98 for 2 tires · $231.96 for 4
99 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 195/55R16 size
Small premium-hatch size, mostly on Mini. Many cars left the factory on run-flats here, so check whether you want to keep RFT or move to a standard tire plus a repair kit.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A 195/55R16 tire is 195 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 55 percent of that (about 4.2 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 24.4 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 87H on the Lexani Quattro Tempo AW (1,202 lb per tire, rated to 130 mph), 91V on the Kumho Solus HA32 (1,356 lb per tire, rated to 149 mph) and 87V on the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 (1,202 lb per tire, rated to 149 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.
| Lexani Quattro Tempo AW | Kumho Solus HA32 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $65.96 | $116.60 | $190.98 |
| Set of four | $263.84 | $466.40 | $763.92 |
| Service description in 195/55R16 | 87H | 91V | 87V |
| Mileage warranty | 50,000 mi per the retailer's spec sheet; its description says 70,000 mi | see listing | see listing |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | 360 A A (typical, varies by size) | see listing | see listing |
| Season | All-weather | see listing | see listing |
| Extras | — | — | — |
What 195/55R16 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 154 tires listed in this size, 99 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Starmaxx Naturen ST542 UHP Summer at $57.99, a 87H tire. The median is $88.96; a third of the tires cost $72.99 or less, and the top five percent start above $215.99. 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 Lexani Quattro Tempo AW, our budget pick here at $65.96, is also stocked in 205/55R16 ($72.96), 185/60R15 ($52.11) and 185/65R15 ($54.96). The Bridgestone Ecopia EP422, our premium pick here at $190.98, is also stocked in 205/60R16 ($152.96), 235/65R16 ($153.96), 205/70R15 ($125.96) and 215/45R17 ($194.96). 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.
Vehicles that use 195/55R16
- Mini Cooper (2014-2024, 16 in)
- Mini Cooper (2007-2013, base 16 in)
- Mini Clubman (2008-2014, base 16 in)
Confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering. Optional wheel packages often change the size within the same model.
Which type of 195/55R16 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 195/55R16 tires cost?
Expect $58–$73 per tire for a budget brand, $73–$121 for a mid-range tire like the Kumho Solus HA32, and $121–$216 for a premium tire like the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422. A set of four therefore starts at about $232. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use 195/55R16 tires?
195/55R16 is original equipment on Mini Cooper (2014-2024, 16 in), Mini Cooper (2007-2013, base 16 in) and Mini Clubman (2008-2014, base 16 in), 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 195/55R16 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Kumho Solus HA32, 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 Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani Quattro Tempo AW is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two 195/55R16 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.