215/70R16 tire size in inches
A 215/70R16 tire measures
27.9" tall × 8.5" wide
5.93" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 724 revolutions per mile.
215/70R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.85 inches (707 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.93 inches (151 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 87.5 inches (2,222 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 724 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 450 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.9x8.5R16 |
| 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 215/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/55R16 | 27.91" | 10.83" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R16 | 27.71" | 6.89" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R16 | 28.03" | 9.25" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R16 | 27.65" | 7.28" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R16 | 28.05" | 10.04" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 27.61" | 11.61" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R16 | 28.11" | 8.07" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R16 | 28.28" | 7.68" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/35R20 | 20" | 27.85" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/50R19 | 19" | 27.86" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/50R17 | 17" | 27.83" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/55R19 | 19" | 27.88" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 14" | 27.88" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/25R22 | 22" | 27.81" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 305/45R17 | 17" | 27.81" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/80R13 | 13" | 27.80" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 345/25R21 | 21" | 27.79" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 205/80R15 | 15" | 27.91" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/30R22 | 22" | 27.79" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/30R20 | 20" | 27.91" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/70R16narrower: 27.3" × 8.1"
- 225/70R16wider: 28.4" × 8.9"
- 215/65R16lower profile: 27.0" × 8.5"
- 215/75R16taller sidewall: 28.7" × 8.5"
Compare 215/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/70R16 tire?
- A 215/70R16 tire is 27.9 inches tall (707 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 5.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/70R16 mean?
- 215/70R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/70R16 tire make?
- About 724 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/70R16 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 275/55R16 instead of 215/70R16?
- 275/55R16 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.