The Honda WRV tyre size is 195/60 R16 89H, and Honda kept that one size across every WR-V it built, petrol or diesel, base or top trim. Honda's own owner's manual gives that figure, mounted on a 16 x 6J rim, and the WR-V spare beneath its boot floor is that identical full size tyre.
Although Honda no longer sells the WR-V new, thousands of WR-Vs still commute daily, and shops stock their size widely. What changed across the trims was only the wheel: the earliest S variant used steel rims, while the later SV and VX used diamond cut alloys.
WR-V fitment card
- Tyre size
- 195/60 R16 89H on every variant, petrol and diesel
- Wheels
- 16 x 6J; steel on the earlier S, alloy on V, VX, SV and editions
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Read the label on the driver doorjamb or the owner's manual
- Spare
- Full size spare, 195/60 R16 89H
- Status
- No longer sold new
Honda WRV tyre size by variant
| Variant | Front | Rear | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| SV petrol and diesel (last version) | 195/60 R16 | 195/60 R16 | 16 inch diamond cut alloy |
| VX petrol and diesel (last version) | 195/60 R16 | 195/60 R16 | 16 inch diamond cut alloy |
| S petrol and diesel (earlier version) | 195/60 R16 | 195/60 R16 | 16 inch steel |
| V, VX and special editions (earlier version) | 195/60 R16 | 195/60 R16 | 16 inch diamond cut alloy |
| Spare, all variants | 195/60 R16 | 16 x 6J |
One online listing shows a 14 inch size for an Exclusive Edition, but other sources and the 16 inch alloys on those cars point to 195/60 R16 there too. If you have a special edition, the sidewall on your car is the final check.
What 195/60 R16 89H means on this crossover
Start with 195, the WR-V tread width in mm. Next, 60 makes each WR-V sidewall 60 percent of tread width, roughly 117 mm tall, generous cushioning for a small crossover crossing broken tarmac. R flags radial plies, and 16 matches the WR-V rim in inches.
Then 89, a load index meaning 580 kg per WR-V tyre. H is its speed symbol, rated up to 210 km/h. New WR-V tyres should carry 89 or more and H or a faster letter. Cheaper rubber carrying a lower index might tempt you, yet it is not rated for a WR-V packed with five passengers and their bags.
Upsizing a WR-V: the numbers
| Size | Sum in mm | Diameter | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/60 R16 (factory) | 406 + 2 x 117 | 640 mm | 0 |
| 205/60 R16 | 406 + 2 x 123 | 652 mm | +1.9% |
| 205/55 R16 | 406 + 2 x 113 | 632 mm | -1.3% |
| 195/55 R17 | 432 + 2 x 107 | 646 mm | +0.9% |
Honda fitted only one size to the WR-V, so none of these was tested by the maker. WR-V owners ask most about 205/60 R16 on the stock rim, since it fills the arch and lifts the body a few millimetres, but confirm a laden WR-V shows no rubbing against its plastic arch lining at either steering extreme. Moving a WR-V to 17 inch rims brings a lower profile that suits smooth highways yet loses cushioning on village roads. Whatever you pick, never drop under load index 89.
Diesel or petrol, the tyre stays the same
Plenty of diesel WR-V owners assume their heavier car needs beefier rubber. Honda disagreed, giving both engines identical 195/60 R16 89H tyres. That diesel does press harder on the front axle, so its front pair wears out sooner. Swapping fronts and rears every 10,000 km balances it, and since a WR-V spare matches its road tyres, it may enter a five corner rotation.
Buying replacement tyres for an older WR-V
Most WR-Vs today wear replacement rubber rather than factory tyres. Each sidewall carries a DOT style stamp ending in four digits, week followed by year of manufacture. Turn away stock that has aged on a warehouse rack. Touring tread suits WR-V city and highway life; chunky tread adds hum with little gain unless mud tracks are routine. Replace all four together, or at minimum a matched pair per axle.
Signs a WR-V tyre needs replacing
WR-V tread wear bars sit at 1.6 mm, but wet braking falls well before then, so plan new tyres near 3 mm. When the inside shoulder of a WR-V front tyre goes bald first, book an alignment. Cracks, a bulge or a cut in any WR-V sidewall mean a WR-V tyre specialist should examine it before your next long drive.
A bulged WR-V tyre can fail at speed. Swap on the matching spare and head to a shop.
Pressure and comparisons
Honda prints WR-V inflation on a doorjamb sticker rather than in the manual's tyre table; our tyre pressure guide walks through gauges and filling. Cross shopping a WR-V against a Brezza? Brezza tyre size shows 215/60 R16 on every current Brezza, and Honda City tyre size covers the sedan from the same maker. Beyond the WR-V, dozens more cars appear under car tyre size.
Questions owners ask
Which size do Honda WRV tyres come in?
195/60 R16 89H on every variant, petrol and diesel. The full size spare uses the same tyre on a 16 x 6J rim.
Do WR-V VX and SV tyres differ?
No. Both WR-V trims use 195/60 R16. Features separated them, not rubber.
Is a brand new WR-V available?
Honda has stopped selling the WR-V new. Its 195/60 R16 size remains a common stock item at tyre shops.
Will 205/60 R16 suit a WR-V?
That size fits the original WR-V rim, adding about 2 percent to diameter. Honda never fitted it, so test for rubbing with steering at each extreme and inform your insurer.
What does 89H mean on WR-V tyres?
89 means each WR-V tyre carries up to 580 kg, while H allows 210 km/h. Buy WR-V replacements equal or higher on both.
Where is the WR-V tyre pressure written?
Honda places it on a sticker inside the driver doorjamb, and the WR-V handbook refers owners there.