215/75R16 tire size in inches
A 215/75R16 tire measures
28.7" tall × 8.5" wide
6.35" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 703 revolutions per mile.
215/75R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (161 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/75R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.70 inches (729 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.35 inches (161 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 90.2 inches (2,290 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 703 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 437 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.7x8.5R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 215/75R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/75R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/55R16 | 28.78" | 11.61" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R16 | 28.54" | 9.65" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R16 | 28.52" | 10.43" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R16 | 28.91" | 8.07" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R16 | 28.95" | 9.25" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R16 | 28.40" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R16 | 28.38" | 7.28" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 29.05" | 7.68" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R16 | 28.34" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R16 | 28.28" | 7.68" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/60R19 | 19" | 28.69" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/45R20 | 20" | 28.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/35R20 | 20" | 28.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/40R21 | 21" | 28.72" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/30R21 | 21" | 28.68" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/85R15 | 15" | 28.72" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/85R13 | 13" | 28.73" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/30R22 | 22" | 28.73" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R20 | 20" | 28.66" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/55R19 | 19" | 28.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/45R19 | 19" | 28.74" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/70R18 | 18" | 28.75" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/75R16narrower: 28.1" × 8.1"
- 225/75R16wider: 29.3" × 8.9"
- 215/70R16lower profile: 27.9" × 8.5"
- 215/80R16taller sidewall: 29.5" × 8.5"
Compare 215/75R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/75R16 tire?
- A 215/75R16 tire is 28.7 inches tall (729 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 6.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/75R16 mean?
- 215/75R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (161 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/75R16 tire make?
- About 703 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 90.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/75R16 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 295/55R16 instead of 215/75R16?
- 295/55R16 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.