tireheight.com225/60R16 in inches
A 225/60R16 tire is 26.6″ tall and 8.9″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 26.6×8.9R16.
How tall 225/60R16 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 9 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.8–25.9″ under load (below).
Real 225/60R16 tires measure 26.60–26.61″, against 26.63″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (780–782) mean the tire rolls like a 25.8–25.9″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 4.6 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Celsius II, SL).
9 tires in 225/60R16
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 98T | 26.60 | 22.1 | 11.0 | 1,653 | 780 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 98H | 26.60 | 22.1 | 11.0 | 1,653 | 780 | Spec page |
| General AltiMAX365 AWTouring | SL · 98H | 26.60 | 22.3 | 11.0 | 1,653 | 780 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | XL · 102H | 26.61 | 24.1 | 10.5 | 1,874 | 782 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice Snow+Winter | XL · 102H | 26.61 | 24.4 | 10.5 | 1,874 | 782 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-season | SL · 98H | 26.61 | 25.2 | 11.5 | 1,653 | 782 | Spec page |
| Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-season | SL · 98H | 26.61 | 25.5 | 11.5 | 1,653 | 781 | Spec page |
| Michelin Defender2All-season | SL · 98H | 26.60 | 26.0 | 10.5 | 1,653 | 782 | Spec page |
| Toyo Celsius IITouring | SL · 98H | 26.61 | 26.7 | 11.5 | 1,653 | 781 | Spec page |
Is 225/60R16 a 27-inch tire?
Close. The size code works out to 26.63″, and the 9 tires here publish 26.60–26.61″, 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.
How to read 225/60R16
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 135.0 mm or 5.31 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.0″ to 8.0″.
Each tire carries up to 1,653 lb (750 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 26.63 | 676 mm |
| Section width | 8.86 | 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.31 | 135.0 mm |
| Circumference | 83.7 | 2,125 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 757.3 | 471 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 780–782 | 485–486 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 6.0–8.0 | 152–203 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 225/60R16
Questions about 225/60R16
What is 225/60R16 in inches?
26.63 inches tall, 8.86 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 26.6×8.9R16.
How much does a 225/60R16 tire weigh?
Between 22.1 lb and 26.7 lb for the 9 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the Toyo Celsius II (SL).
What wheel width do I need for 225/60R16?
Manufacturers approve 6.0–8.0″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 225/60R16 make?
Published figures run 780–782 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 757.3, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
How much taller is 225/60R16 than 205/65R16?
0.14 inches taller on paper (26.63″ vs 26.49″), which raises the axle about 0.07″. Your speedometer will read about 0.5% slow.