215/70R16 tire size
A 215/70R16 tire is 27.9 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
- 27.85″ (707 mm)
- Section width
- 8.46″ (215 mm)
- Sidewall height
- 5.93″ (151 mm)
- Wheel diameter
- 16″
- Circumference
- 87.5″
- Revolutions per mile
- 724
What 215/70R16 means
- 215: the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide from sidewall to sidewall.
- 70: the sidewall is 70% of the width, 150.5 mm (5.93 in) tall.
- R: radial construction, used by almost every modern tire.
- 16: it fits a 16-inch wheel.
Overall diameter = 16 + 2 × 5.93 = 27.85 inches.
Sizes equivalent to 215/70R16
These sizes are within 3% of the overall diameter, the usual limit for swapping without speedometer problems.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Speedometer at 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/70R17 | 27.7″ | -0.4% | 59.8 mph actual |
| 225/55R18 | 27.7″ | -0.4% | 59.8 mph actual |
| 195/65R18 | 28.0″ | +0.5% | 60.3 mph actual |
| 215/65R17 | 28.0″ | +0.6% | 60.3 mph actual |
| 205/60R18 | 27.7″ | -0.6% | 59.6 mph actual |
| 235/65R16 | 28.0″ | +0.6% | 60.4 mph actual |
| 225/60R17 | 27.6″ | -0.8% | 59.5 mph actual |
| 235/60R17 | 28.1″ | +0.9% | 60.5 mph actual |
| 205/75R16 | 28.1″ | +0.9% | 60.6 mph actual |
| 215/60R18 | 28.2″ | +1.1% | 60.7 mph actual |
Going a size taller? 225/70R16 is 28.4″ tall, 2.0% more than 215/70R16. Compare any two sizes in the tire size calculator.
See every common size side by side in the tire size chart.
Questions
What is 215/70R16 in inches?
A 215/70R16 tire is about 27.9 inches tall (707 mm) and 8.5 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. In flotation sizing that's roughly 27.9x8.5R16.
How tall is a 215/70R16 tire?
The overall diameter is 27.85 inches: the 16-inch wheel plus two 5.93-inch sidewalls. Actual tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and models.
Can I put 225/70R16 instead of 215/70R16?
225/70R16 is 0.55 inches taller (2.0%) 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 215/70R16 make?
About 724 revolutions per mile, from a circumference of 87.5 inches.
