225/80R16 tire size in inches
A 225/80R16 tire measures
30.2" tall × 8.9" wide
7.09" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 668 revolutions per mile.
225/80R16 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (180 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
225/80R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.17 inches (766 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.09 inches (180 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 94.8 inches (2,408 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 668 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 415 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.2x8.9R16 |
| 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 225/80R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 225/80R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | +2.1% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/55R20 | 20" | 30.18" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/40R19 | 19" | 30.18" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/45R19 | 19" | 30.16" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/60R20 | 20" | 30.16" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/70R15 | 15" | 30.16" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/30R22 | 22" | 30.15" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/25R24 | 24" | 30.20" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/55R17 | 17" | 30.21" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/35R22 | 22" | 30.13" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/50R19 | 19" | 30.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/35R21 | 21" | 30.23" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/40R20 | 20" | 30.24" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 215/80R16narrower: 29.5" × 8.5"
- 235/80R16wider: 30.8" × 9.3"
- 225/75R16lower profile: 29.3" × 8.9"
- 225/85R16taller sidewall: 31.1" × 8.9"
Compare 225/80R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 225/80R16 tire?
- A 225/80R16 tire is 30.2 inches tall (766 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 7.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/80R16 mean?
- 225/80R16 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (180 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/80R16 tire make?
- About 668 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/80R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 275/65R16 instead of 225/80R16?
- 275/65R16 is −0.10 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.