Tire Size 225/70R16 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
225/70R16 Height - How tall is a 225/70R16 tire in inches?
This tire size is 28.402 inches tall.
225/70R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 225/70R16 tire?
This tire size is 8.858 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 225/70R16 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 6.201 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 225/70R16 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 225/70R16 tire?
This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 225/70R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 225/70R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R16 | 28.953 | 9.252 | + 0.551 in | + 0.394 in |
| 275/60R16 | 28.992 | 10.827 | + 0.591 in | + 1.969 in |
| 255/65R16 | 29.051 | 10.039 | + 0.65 in | + 1.181 in |
| 245/70R16 | 29.504 | 9.646 | + 1.102 in | + 0.787 in |
| 235/75R16 | 29.878 | 9.252 | + 1.476 in | + 0.394 in |
What is the next size down from 225/70R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 225/70R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/85R16 | 28.382 | 7.283 | - 0.02 in | - 1.575 in |
| 205/75R16 | 28.106 | 8.071 | - 0.295 in | - 0.787 in |
| 28x5.2R16 | 28.000 | 5.200 | - 0.402 in | - 3.658 in |
| 28x6R16 | 28.000 | 6.000 | - 0.402 in | - 2.858 in |
| 215/70R16 | 27.850 | 8.465 | - 0.551 in | - 0.394 in |
What does the 225 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 225mm wide, or 28.402 inches wide.
What does the 70 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 70% of 225mm, or 157.5mm, which is 6.201 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.
