Tyre size
Best 195/45 R16 tyres
Picked for the car that run 195/45 R16 from the factory, ranked by independent test results and set for the most demanding of them, so every pick suits every car here.
- width
- 195 mm
- sidewall
- 88 mm
- diameter
- 582 mm
- rim
- 16 in
- factory ratings
- 84V
Best tyres in 195/45 R16
Best overall
Continental
EcoContact 7
Highest fit score for everyday driving on the cars that use this size.
Touring & eco · Premium · fit 70
Best in the wet
Michelin
Energy XM2+
Strongest wet braking and handling in independent tests.
Touring & eco · Premium · fit 66
Best performance
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Most dry grip and steering response for spirited roads.
Ultra-high performance summer · Premium · fit 86
Best value
Hankook
Kinergy Eco 2
The highest-scoring lower-priced tyre in the same category.
Touring & eco · Value · fit 58
Not every tyre is made in every size. “See today’s price” opens the tyre in 195/45 R16 when the retailer stocks it, or the tyre’s page when it doesn’t. Match or beat the load index and speed rating on your placard.
Cars on 195/45 R16 from the factory
| Car | Fitment | Category it needs |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Picanto 1.2 | 195/45 R16 84V · GT-Line 16in | Touring & eco |
The picks above are touring & eco tyres or better. A car that needs a gentler category can go lower: its own page shows how far.
195/45 R16 questions
What are the best 195/45 R16 tyres?
For the cars that use 195/45 R16 from the factory, ratio's top pick is the Continental EcoContact 7, a touring & eco tyre. Best in the wet: Michelin Energy XM2+. Best performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Best value: Hankook Kinergy Eco 2.
Which cars use 195/45 R16 tyres?
Kia Picanto 1.2. Always check the placard on your own car: wheels and tyres get changed.
How big is a 195/45 R16 tyre?
About 582 mm (22.9 in) tall overall, 195 mm wide, with a 88 mm sidewall, on an 16-inch rim.