Tire Ruler215/70R16 dimensions
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.85″ · 707 mm |
| Section width | 8.46″ · 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.93″ · 151 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 16″ |
| Rim width (rule of thumb) | 6–7.5″ |
| Circumference | 87.5″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 724 |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.9 × 8.5R16 |
How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 70% of the 215 mm width = 150.5 mm (5.93″). Add two sidewalls to the 16″ wheel: 16 + 2 × 5.93 = 27.85″.
Bigger tires than 215/70R16 on 16″ wheels
| Size | Height | Taller by | 60 mph reads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/70R16 | 28.4″ | +0.55″ (+2.0%) | 61.2 mph |
| 235/70R16 | 29.0″ | +1.10″ (+4.0%) | 62.4 mph |
| 225/75R16 | 29.3″ | +1.44″ (+5.2%) | 63.1 mph |
| 245/70R16 | 29.5″ | +1.65″ (+5.9%) | 63.6 mph |
“60 mph reads” is your real speed when a speedometer set up for 215/70R16 shows 60. Above about 3% taller, most trucks need a leveling kit or lift, and the speedometer should be recalibrated.
Same height on a different wheel size
Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:
- 235/60R17: 28.1″ tall on a 17″ wheel (+0.9%)
- 225/60R17: 27.6″ tall on a 17″ wheel (−0.8%)
- 235/55R18: 28.2″ tall on an 18″ wheel (+1.2%)
- 225/55R18: 27.7″ tall on an 18″ wheel (−0.4%)
- 245/45R19: 27.7″ tall on a 19″ wheel (−0.6%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is 215/70R16 a 28 inch tire?
Yes. 215/70R16 is 27.85 inches tall, so it's sold and talked about as a 28-inch tire.
What size is 215/70R16 in inches?
215/70R16 is 27.9 inches tall (overall diameter), 8.5 inches wide, with a 5.9 inch sidewall, and fits a 16 inch wheel.
What tire size is equivalent to 215/70R16?
No common size on a 16" wheel is within 1.5% of 215/70R16's diameter. Use the calculator above to compare any size.
What rim width fits 215/70R16?
As a rule of thumb, about 6–7.5 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.
How many revolutions per mile does 215/70R16 make?
About 724 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 87.5 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.