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215/65R16 in inches

A 215/65R16 tire is 27.0″ tall and 8.5″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 27.0×8.5R16.

Diameter27.00″
Width8.46″
Sidewall5.50″
215/65R16 drawn to scale: 27.00 inch diameter, 5.50 inch sidewall, 16 inch wheel, 8.46 inch tread width16″ wheel5.50″27.00″ overall8.46″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 215/65R16 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 17 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 26.2″ under load (below).

Real 215/65R16 tires measure 27.00–27.01″, against 27.00″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

Height under load26.2″

Published revs per mile (769–770) mean the tire rolls like a 26.2″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread21.1–38.9 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 17.8 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, LT D).

17 tires in 215/65R16

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 98T27.0021.111.01,653769Spec page
General AltiMAX365 AWTouringSL · 98H27.0021.411.01,653769Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 98H27.0021.611.01,653769Spec page
General ReliaTrekTouringSL · 98H27.0022.111.01,653769Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinterXL · 102T27.0124.110.51,874770Spec page
Michelin X-Ice Snow+WinterXL · 102H27.0124.410.51,874770Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-seasonSL · 98H27.0025.110.51,653770Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 98H27.0125.411.31,653769Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouringSL · 98T27.0125.611.31,653769Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 98H27.0125.811.51,653770Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinterXL · 102T27.0026.312.01,874769Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinterSL · 98T27.0126.912.51,653769Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainXL · 102T27.0127.712.71,874769Spec page
General Grabber A/TXAll-terrainSL · 98T27.0028.514.01,653769Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AAll-terrainSL · 98T27.0031.412.51,653770Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+SL · 98T27.0032.012.51,653770Spec page
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrainLT D · 103S27.0038.915.01,930770Spec page

Is 215/65R16 a 27-inch tire?

≈27″

Yes. The size code works out to 27.00″, and the 17 tires here publish 27.00–27.01″, so people call it a 27.

All 27-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 215/65R16Difference
215/60R1626.16-0.85″-3.1%
205/65R1626.49-0.51″-1.9%
225/60R1626.63-0.37″-1.4%
255/60R1527.05+0.04″+0.2%
235/60R1627.10+0.10″+0.4%
205/75R1527.11+0.10″+0.4%
205/70R1627.30+0.30″+1.1%
195/75R1627.52+0.51″+1.9%
225/65R1627.52+0.51″+1.9%
215/70R1627.85+0.85″+3.1%

How to read 215/65R16

How to read any tire size

215/65R16 98H as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered215/65R16 98H123456
How 215/65R16 98H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 17 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

265Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 65% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 139.8 mm or 5.50 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

416Wheel diameter

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

598Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,653 lb (750 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter27.00686 mm
Section width8.46215 mm
Sidewall height5.50139.8 mm
Circumference84.82,155 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)746.9464 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)769–770478 per km
Approved wheel width6.0–7.5152–191 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 215/65R16

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 215/65R16

What is 215/65R16 in inches?

27.00 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 27.0×8.5R16.

How much does a 215/65R16 tire weigh?

Between 21.1 lb and 38.9 lb for the 17 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 (LT D).

What wheel width do I need for 215/65R16?

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

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/65R16 make?

Published figures run 769–770 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 746.9, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

What is the difference between P215/65R16 and LT215/65R16?

Passenger tires (16 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 1653–1874 lb. Light-truck tires (1 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 1930 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.

How much taller is 215/65R16 than 225/60R16?

0.37 inches taller on paper (27.00″ vs 26.63″), which raises the axle about 0.19″. Your speedometer will read about 1.4% slow.