215/65R16 tire size in inches
A 215/65R16 tire measures
27.0" tall × 8.5" wide
5.50" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 747 revolutions per mile.
215/65R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/65R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.00 inches (686 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.50 inches (140 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 84.8 inches (2,155 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 747 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 464 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.0x8.5R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 215/65R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/65R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175/80R16 | 27.02" | 6.89" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R16 | 27.04" | 10.04" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R16 | 26.93" | 7.28" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R16 | 27.10" | 9.25" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R16 | 26.83" | 10.83" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 27.22" | 11.22" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R16 | 26.75" | 7.68" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R16 | 27.30" | 8.07" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R16 | 26.63" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R16 | 26.61" | 9.65" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 26.49" | 8.07" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/25R21 | 21" | 27.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/25R22 | 22" | 27.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/25R20 | 20" | 26.99" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R21 | 21" | 27.02" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/65R17 | 17" | 26.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R15 | 15" | 27.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R20 | 20" | 27.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R19 | 19" | 27.03" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R18 | 18" | 26.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/45R19 | 19" | 26.97" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R18 | 18" | 27.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/50R17 | 17" | 27.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/65R16narrower: 26.5" × 8.1"
- 225/65R16wider: 27.5" × 8.9"
- 215/60R16lower profile: 26.2" × 8.5"
- 215/70R16taller sidewall: 27.9" × 8.5"
Compare 215/65R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/65R16 tire?
- A 215/65R16 tire is 27.0 inches tall (686 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/65R16 mean?
- 215/65R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/65R16 tire make?
- About 747 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/65R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 175/80R16 instead of 215/65R16?
- 175/80R16 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) 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.