tireheight.com225/70R16 in inches
A 225/70R16 tire is 28.4″ tall and 8.9″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 28.4×8.9R16.
How tall 225/70R16 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 7 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 27.6″ under load (below).
Real 225/70R16 tires measure 28.40–28.43″, against 28.40″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (731–732) mean the tire rolls like a 27.6″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 12.6 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, LT C).
7 tires in 225/70R16
Sort by the spec you care about.
| Load | Revs/mi | Source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AltiMAX RT45Touring | SL · 103T | 28.40 | 26.9 | 11.0 | 1,929 | 731 | Spec page |
| Michelin X-Ice SnowWinter | SL · 103T | 28.43 | 27.3 | 10.5 | 1,929 | 732 | Spec page |
| Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrain | SL · 103T | 28.43 | 29.8 | 12.8 | 1,929 | 731 | Spec page |
| Toyo OPEN COUNTRY Q/TAll-season | SL · 103H | 28.43 | 30.9 | 12.3 | 1,929 | 731 | Spec page |
| Toyo Observe G3-IceWinter | XL · 107T | 28.43 | 31.5 | 12.5 | 2,149 | 731 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich Advantage Control HTHighway | SL · 103T | 28.43 | 32.3 | 12.0 | 1,929 | 732 | Spec page |
| BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrain | LT C · 102S | 28.40 | 39.5 | 15.0 | 1,875 | 732 | Spec page |
Is 225/70R16 a 28-inch tire?
Close. The size code works out to 28.40″, and the 7 tires here publish 28.40–28.43″, 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.
How to read 225/70R16
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 157.5 mm or 6.20 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.0″ to 7.5″.
Each tire carries up to 1,929 lb (875 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 118 mph sustained.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 28.40 | 721 mm |
| Section width | 8.86 | 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.20 | 157.5 mm |
| Circumference | 89.2 | 2,266 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 710.1 | 441 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 731–732 | 454–455 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 6.0–7.5 | 152–191 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 225/70R16
Questions about 225/70R16
What is 225/70R16 in inches?
28.40 inches tall, 8.86 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 28.4×8.9R16.
How much does a 225/70R16 tire weigh?
Between 26.9 lb and 39.5 lb for the 7 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 225/70R16?
Manufacturers approve 6.0–7.5″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 225/70R16 make?
Published figures run 731–732 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 710.1, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
What is the difference between P225/70R16 and LT225/70R16?
Passenger tires (6 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 1929–2149 lb. Light-truck tires (1 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 1875 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.
How much taller is 225/70R16 than 205/75R16?
0.30 inches taller on paper (28.40″ vs 28.11″), which raises the axle about 0.15″. Your speedometer will read about 1.1% slow.