215/60R16 tire size
A 215/60R16 tire is 26.2 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide. Here are its full dimensions, what the numbers mean, and the sizes you can swap it for.
- Overall diameter
- 26.16″ (664 mm)
- Section width
- 8.46″ (215 mm)
- Sidewall height
- 5.08″ (129 mm)
- Wheel diameter
- 16″
- Circumference
- 82.2″
- Revolutions per mile
- 771
What 215/60R16 means
- 215: the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide from sidewall to sidewall.
- 60: the sidewall is 60% of the width, 129.0 mm (5.08 in) tall.
- R: radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 16: it fits a 16-inch wheel.
Overall diameter = 16 + 2 × 5.08 = 26.16 inches.
Sizes equivalent to 215/60R16
These sizes are within 3% of the overall diameter, the usual limit for swapping without speedometer problems.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Speedometer at 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/55R16 | 26.2″ | +0.1% | 60.0 mph actual |
| 195/60R17 | 26.2″ | +0.2% | 60.1 mph actual |
| 205/50R18 | 26.1″ | -0.3% | 59.8 mph actual |
| 235/50R17 | 26.3″ | +0.4% | 60.2 mph actual |
| 215/55R17 | 26.3″ | +0.6% | 60.4 mph actual |
| 235/45R18 | 26.3″ | +0.6% | 60.4 mph actual |
| 195/65R16 | 26.0″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 225/45R18 | 26.0″ | -0.7% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 205/55R17 | 25.9″ | -1.1% | 59.4 mph actual |
| 195/55R18 | 26.4″ | +1.1% | 60.7 mph actual |
Going a size taller? 225/60R16 is 26.6″ tall, 1.8% more than 215/60R16. Compare any two sizes in the tire size calculator.
See every common size side by side in the tire size chart.
Questions
What is 215/60R16 in inches?
A 215/60R16 tire is about 26.2 inches tall (664 mm) and 8.5 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. In flotation sizing that's roughly 26.2x8.5R16.
How tall is a 215/60R16 tire?
The overall diameter is 26.16 inches: the 16-inch wheel plus two 5.08-inch sidewalls. Actual tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and models.
Can I put 225/60R16 instead of 215/60R16?
225/60R16 is 0.47 inches taller (1.8%) and 10 mm wider. That's within the usual 3% limit, but check that your wheel width is approved for it and that it clears the suspension.
How many revolutions per mile does a 215/60R16 make?
About 771 revolutions per mile, from a circumference of 82.2 inches.
