195/55R16 Tire Pressure
Discover the load limits at various inflation pressures for 195/55R16 tires to ensure your vehicle's tires are properly inflated for a safe and comfortable drive.
195/55R16 is a Metric tire that comes in a Standard Load (SL) range and an Extra Load (XL) range.
Standard load (SL) size has a load index of 87 with a maximum load capacity of 1201 lbs at 36 psi, capable of supporting up to 1201 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 36 pounds per square inch.
Extra load (XL) size has a load index of 91 with a maximum load capacity of 1356 lbs at 42 psi, capable of supporting up to 1356 pounds when inflated to its maximum air pressure of 42 pounds per square inch.
195/55R16 Tire Pressure Chart
| Tire Size | Load Index | Load Range | 26 psi | 29 psi | 32 psi | 35 psi | 36 psi | 38 psi | 41 psi | 42 psi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/55R16 | 87 | SL | 919 lbs | 1005 lbs | 1087 lbs | 1168 lbs | 1201 lbs (87 SL) | |||
| 195/55R16 | 91 | XL | 924 lbs | 1008 lbs | 1089 lbs | 1171 lbs | 1197 lbs | 1250 lbs | 1329 lbs | 1356 lbs (91 XL) |
Use the tire pressure calculator to determine proper inflation for new tire size when replacing 195/55R16 tires.
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