215/70R16 in inches

A 215/70R16 tire is 27.9″ tall and 8.5″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 27.9×8.5R16.

Diameter27.85″

Width8.46″

Sidewall5.93″

Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.

Manufacturer data

How tall 215/70R16 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 13 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 27.0–27.1″ under load (below).

Real 215/70R16 tires measure 27.87–27.90″, against 27.85″ from the size code. Most run taller than the size code (11 of 13).

Height under load27.0–27.1″

Published revs per mile (745–746) mean the tire rolls like a 27.0–27.1″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread24.6–37.8 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 13.2 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, LT C).

13 tires in 215/70R16

Sort by the spec you care about.

	Load					Revs/mi	Source
General AltiMAX RT45Touring	SL · 100H	27.90	24.6	11.0	1,764	746	Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45Touring	SL · 100T	27.90	24.6	11.0	1,764	746	Spec page
General Grabber HTS60Touring	SL · 100T	27.90	25.1	12.0	1,764	746	Spec page
General AltiMAX365 AWTouring	SL · 100H	27.90	25.6	11.0	1,764	746	Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter	SL · 100T	27.87	26.2	10.5	1,764	746	Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinter	XL · 104T	27.90	26.3	12.0	1,984	746	Spec page
Toyo Open Country H/T IIHighway	SL · 100H	27.87	27.1	11.5	1,764	745	Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter	SL · 100T	27.87	27.6	12.0	1,764	745	Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrain	SL · 100T	27.87	28.5	12.7	1,764	745	Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season	SL · 100H	27.87	28.6	11.5	1,764	746	Spec page
Toyo OPEN COUNTRY Q/TAll-season	SL · 100H	27.87	28.7	12.2	1,764	745	Spec page
General Grabber A/TXAll-terrain	SL · 100T	27.90	29.8	14.0	1,764	746	Spec page
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrain	LT C · 100S	27.90	37.8	15.0	1,765	746	Spec page

Is 215/70R16 a 28-inch tire?

≈28″

Yes. The size code works out to 27.85″, and the 13 tires here publish 27.87–27.90″, so people call it a 28.

All 28-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

Size	Diameter ″	vs 215/70R16	Difference
215/65R16	27.00	-0.85″	-3.0%
235/60R16	27.10	-0.75″	-2.7%
205/70R16	27.30	-0.55″	-2.0%
195/75R16	27.52	-0.33″	-1.2%
225/65R16	27.52	-0.33″	-1.2%
345/40R17	27.87	+0.02″	+0.1%
235/70R15	27.95	+0.10″	+0.4%
235/65R16	28.03	+0.18″	+0.6%
205/75R16	28.11	+0.26″	+0.9%
225/70R16	28.40	+0.55″	+2.0%

How to read 215/70R16

How to read any tire size

How 215/70R16 100T is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 13 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

270Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 150.5 mm or 5.93 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

416Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 5.5″ to 7.0″.

5100Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,764 lb (800 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6TSpeed rating

Rated for up to 118 mph sustained.

Specification	Inches	Metric
Overall diameter	27.85	707 mm
Section width	8.46	215 mm
Sidewall height	5.93	150.5 mm
Circumference	87.5	2,222 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)	724.2	450 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)	745–746	463–464 per km
Approved wheel width	5.5–7.0	140–178 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 215/70R16

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 215/70R16

What is 215/70R16 in inches?

27.85 inches tall, 8.46 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 27.9×8.5R16.

How much does a 215/70R16 tire weigh?

Between 24.6 lb and 37.8 lb for the 13 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 (LT C).

What wheel width do I need for 215/70R16?

Manufacturers approve 5.5–7.0″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 215/70R16 make?

Published figures run 745–746 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 724.2, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

What is the difference between P215/70R16 and LT215/70R16?

Passenger tires (12 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 1764–1984 lb. Light-truck tires (1 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 1765 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.

How much taller is 215/70R16 than 225/65R16?

0.33 inches taller on paper (27.85″ vs 27.52″), which raises the axle about 0.17″. Your speedometer will read about 1.2% slow.