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215/60R16 in inches

A 215/60R16 tire is 26.2″ tall and 8.5″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.2×8.5R16.

Diameter26.16″
Width8.46″
Sidewall5.08″
215/60R16 drawn to scale: 26.16 inch diameter, 5.08 inch sidewall, 16 inch wheel, 8.46 inch tread width16″ wheel5.08″26.16″ overall8.46″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 215/60R16 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 25.3–25.4″ under load (below).

Real 215/60R16 tires measure 26.10–26.20″, against 26.16″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load25.3–25.4″

Published revs per mile (794–796) mean the tire rolls like a 25.3–25.4″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread20.8–25.3 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX365 AW, SL) is 4.5 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Advantage Control, SL).

15 tires in 215/60R16

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
General AltiMAX365 AWTouringSL · 95H26.2020.811.01,521794Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 95V26.2020.911.01,521794Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 95T26.2021.111.01,521794Spec page
General ReliaTrekTouringSL · 95V26.2021.111.01,521794Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 95H26.2021.211.01,521794Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinterXL · 99H26.1422.910.51,709796Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 95H26.1423.211.31,521795Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouringSL · 95H26.1423.211.31,521795Spec page
Michelin CrossClimate2All-seasonSL · 95V26.1023.410.01,521796Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinterXL · 99T26.2023.512.01,709794Spec page
Toyo Proxes G-TourSL · 95V26.1023.611.71,521795Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-seasonSL · 95H26.1024.210.51,521796Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinterSL · 95T26.1424.511.31,521795Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 95H26.1424.911.51,521796Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 95V26.1425.310.51,521796Spec page

Is 215/60R16 a 26-inch tire?

≈26″

Yes. The size code works out to 26.16″, and the 15 tires here publish 26.10–26.20″, so people call it a 26.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 215/60R16Difference
245/50R1625.65-0.51″-2.0%
205/60R1625.69-0.47″-1.8%
225/55R1625.74-0.41″-1.6%
275/45R1625.74-0.41″-1.6%
255/50R1626.04-0.12″-0.5%
235/60R1526.10-0.06″-0.2%
195/60R1726.21+0.06″+0.2%
335/35R1726.23+0.07″+0.3%
205/65R1626.49+0.33″+1.3%
225/60R1626.63+0.47″+1.8%

How to read 215/60R16

How to read any tire size

215/60R16 95H as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered215/60R16 95H123456
How 215/60R16 95H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 15 tires here (6 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1215Section width

215 mm across the widest point, or 8.46 inches. Every 215 size

260Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 129.0 mm or 5.08 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

416Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.0″ to 7.5″.

595Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,521 lb (690 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter26.16664 mm
Section width8.46215 mm
Sidewall height5.08129.0 mm
Circumference82.22,087 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)771.0479 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)794–796493–495 per km
Approved wheel width6.0–7.5152–191 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 215/60R16

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 215/60R16

What is 215/60R16 in inches?

26.16 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.2×8.5R16.

How much does a 215/60R16 tire weigh?

Between 20.8 lb and 25.3 lb for the 15 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX365 AW (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Advantage Control (SL).

What wheel width do I need for 215/60R16?

Manufacturers approve 6.0–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/60R16 make?

Published figures run 794–796 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 771.0, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 215/60R16 than 255/50R16?

0.12 inches taller on paper (26.16″ vs 26.04″), which raises the axle about 0.06″. Your speedometer will read about 0.5% slow.