Tire Size 215/65R16 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
215/65R16 Height - How tall is a 215/65R16 tire in inches?
This tire size is 27.004 inches tall.
215/65R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 215/65R16 tire?
This tire size is 8.465 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 215/65R16 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 5.502 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 215/65R16 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 215/65R16 tire?
This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 215/65R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 215/65R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/60R16 | 27.102 | 9.252 | + 0.098 in | + 0.787 in |
| 225/65R16 | 27.516 | 8.858 | + 0.512 in | + 0.394 in |
| 275/55R16 | 27.909 | 10.827 | + 0.906 in | + 2.362 in |
| 235/65R16 | 28.028 | 9.252 | + 1.024 in | + 0.787 in |
| 225/70R16 | 28.402 | 8.858 | + 1.398 in | + 0.394 in |
What is the next size down from 215/65R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 215/65R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27x4.5R16 | 27.000 | 4.500 | - 0.004 in | - 3.965 in |
| 27x5R16 | 27.000 | 5.000 | - 0.004 in | - 3.465 in |
| 27x5.2R16 | 27.000 | 5.200 | - 0.004 in | - 3.265 in |
| 27x5.5R16 | 27.000 | 5.500 | - 0.004 in | - 2.965 in |
| 205/65R16 | 26.492 | 8.071 | - 0.512 in | - 0.394 in |
What does the 215 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 215mm wide, or 27.004 inches wide.
What does the 65 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 65% of 215mm, or 139.75mm, which is 5.502 inches.
What does the 16 mean in tire size?
This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 16 inch wheel.
