175/70R16 tire size in inches
A 175/70R16 tire measures
25.6" tall × 6.9" wide
4.82" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 786 revolutions per mile.
175/70R16 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
175/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.65 inches (651 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 6.89 inches (175 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.82 inches (123 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 80.6 inches (2,046 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 786 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 489 |
| Approximate rim width | 4.5" to 6.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.6x6.9R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 175/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 175/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/50R16 | 25.65" | 9.65" | 0.0% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R16 | 25.69" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/55R16 | 25.74" | 8.86" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R16 | 25.74" | 10.83" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 25.47" | 7.28" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R16 | 25.39" | 10.43" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/65R16 | 25.98" | 7.68" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/55R16 | 25.31" | 8.46" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/40R16 | 25.29" | 11.61" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/50R16 | 26.04" | 10.04" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R16 | 25.25" | 9.25" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R16 | 25.21" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/80R14 | 14" | 25.65" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/40R17 | 17" | 25.66" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/60R15 | 15" | 25.63" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/25R21 | 21" | 25.63" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/45R18 | 18" | 25.62" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/50R18 | 18" | 25.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/45R17 | 17" | 25.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/35R17 | 17" | 25.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/55R15 | 15" | 25.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/25R20 | 20" | 25.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/75R13 | 13" | 25.70" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/25R19 | 19" | 25.59" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 185/70R16wider: 26.2" × 7.3"
- 175/65R16lower profile: 25.0" × 6.9"
- 175/75R16taller sidewall: 26.3" × 6.9"
Compare 175/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 175/70R16 tire?
- A 175/70R16 tire is 25.6 inches tall (651 mm), calculated from the size. It is 6.9 inches wide with 4.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 175/70R16 mean?
- 175/70R16 means a tire 175 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (123 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 175/70R16 tire make?
- About 786 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 80.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 175/70R16 tire?
- Roughly 4.5" to 6.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 245/50R16 instead of 175/70R16?
- 245/50R16 is 0.00 inches (0.0%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.