215/80R16 tire size in inches
A 215/80R16 tire measures
29.5" tall × 8.5" wide
6.77" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 683 revolutions per mile.
215/80R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/80R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.54 inches (750 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.77 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 92.8 inches (2,357 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 683 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 424 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.5x8.5R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 215/80R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/80R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R16 | 29.46" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29" | 8.86" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 29.05" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R17 | 17" | 29.54" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/40R19 | 19" | 29.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/60R17 | 17" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/45R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 18" | 29.57" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R22 | 22" | 29.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/35R20 | 20" | 29.51" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/65R15 | 15" | 29.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R19 | 19" | 29.49" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/70R15 | 15" | 29.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 205/80R16narrower: 28.9" × 8.1"
- 225/80R16wider: 30.2" × 8.9"
- 215/75R16lower profile: 28.7" × 8.5"
- 215/85R16taller sidewall: 30.4" × 8.5"
Compare 215/80R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 215/80R16 tire?
- A 215/80R16 tire is 29.5 inches tall (750 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/80R16 mean?
- 215/80R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/80R16 tire make?
- About 683 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/80R16 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 265/65R16 instead of 215/80R16?
- 265/65R16 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.