tireheight.com205/60R16 in inches
A 205/60R16 tire is 25.7″ tall and 8.1″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 25.7×8.1R16.
How tall 205/60R16 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 15 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 24.9″ under load (below).
Real 205/60R16 tires measure 25.60–25.70″, against 25.69″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (809–810) mean the tire rolls like a 24.9″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 5.7 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Advantage Control, SL).
15 tires in 205/60R16
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 92V | 25.70 | 18.6 | 11.0 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX365 AWTouring | SL · 92V | 25.70 | 18.6 | 11.0 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 92H | 25.70 | 18.8 | 11.0 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 92T | 25.70 | 19.2 | 11.0 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season | SL · 92H | 25.67 | 20.5 | 11.2 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season | SL · 92V | 25.67 | 21.3 | 12.1 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | XL · 96H | 25.67 | 21.8 | 10.5 | 1,565 | 810 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter | XL · 96H | 25.67 | 21.9 | 10.5 | 1,565 | 810 | Spec page |
| Michelin CrossClimate2All-season | SL · 92V | 25.60 | 22.1 | 10.0 | 1,389 | 810 | Spec page |
| Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter | SL · 92T | 25.67 | 22.5 | 11.3 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| Toyo Celsius IITouring | SL · 92H | 25.67 | 23.0 | 11.2 | 1,389 | 809 | Spec page |
| Michelin Defender2All-season | SL · 92H | 25.60 | 23.0 | 10.5 | 1,389 | 810 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX Arctic XWinter | XL · 96T | 25.70 | 23.3 | 12.0 | 1,565 | 809 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season | SL · 92H | 25.67 | 23.9 | 11.5 | 1,389 | 810 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season | SL · 92V | 25.67 | 24.3 | 10.5 | 1,389 | 810 | Spec page |
Is 205/60R16 a 26-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 25.69″, and the 15 tires here publish 25.60–25.70″, so people call it a 26.
Compare with nearby sizes
Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 205/60R16
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 123.0 mm or 4.84 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.5″ to 7.5″.
Each tire carries up to 1,389 lb (630 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 25.69 | 652 mm |
| Section width | 8.07 | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.84 | 123.0 mm |
| Circumference | 80.7 | 2,050 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 785.2 | 488 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 809–810 | 503 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 5.5–7.5 | 140–191 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 205/60R16
Questions about 205/60R16
What is 205/60R16 in inches?
25.69 inches tall, 8.07 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 25.7×8.1R16.
How much does a 205/60R16 tire weigh?
Between 18.6 lb and 24.3 lb for the 15 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Advantage Control (SL).
What wheel width do I need for 205/60R16?
Manufacturers approve 5.5–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 205/60R16 make?
Published figures run 809–810 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 785.2, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 205/60R16 than 245/50R16?
0.04 inches taller on paper (25.69″ vs 25.65″), which raises the axle about 0.02″. Your speedometer will read about 0.2% slow.