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235/60R16 in inches

A 235/60R16 tire is 27.1″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 27.1×9.3R16.

Diameter27.10″
Width9.25″
Sidewall5.55″
235/60R16 drawn to scale: 27.10 inch diameter, 5.55 inch sidewall, 16 inch wheel, 9.25 inch tread width16″ wheel5.55″27.10″ overall9.25″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 235/60R16 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 6 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 25.8–26.3″ under load (below).

Real 235/60R16 tires measure 26.61–27.10″, against 27.10″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

  1. General AltiMAX RT45 · 227.10″ −0.00″
  2. Michelin Defender227.10″ −0.00″
  3. BFGoodrich Advantage Control27.09″ −0.01″
  4. Toyo Celsius II27.09″ −0.02″
  5. Toyo Extensa A/S II26.61″ −0.49″
Each bar runs from the size code's 27.10″ (the orange line) to the model's published height. The track spans 1.0″. Where a model comes in several load ranges, the darker part shows its range of heights; the number after the name is how many versions it comes in.
Height under load25.8–26.3″

Published revs per mile (766–781) mean the tire rolls like a 25.8–26.3″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread23.9–28.9 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 5.0 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo Extensa A/S II, SL).

6 tires in 235/60R16

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 100T27.1023.911.01,764766Spec page
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 100H27.1023.911.01,764766Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-seasonSL · 100H27.1026.510.51,764768Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 100H27.0927.511.51,764768Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouringSL · 100H27.0928.711.61,764767Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 100H26.6128.911.61,764781Spec page

Is 235/60R16 a 27-inch tire?

≈27″

Yes. The size code works out to 27.10″, and the 6 tires here publish 26.61–27.10″, 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 235/60R16Difference
205/65R1626.49-0.61″-2.3%
225/60R1626.63-0.47″-1.7%
215/65R1627.00-0.10″-0.4%
255/60R1527.05-0.06″-0.2%
205/75R1527.11+0.00″+0.0%
215/60R1727.16+0.06″+0.2%
205/70R1627.30+0.20″+0.7%
195/75R1627.52+0.41″+1.5%
225/65R1627.52+0.41″+1.5%
215/70R1627.85+0.75″+2.8%

How to read 235/60R16

How to read any tire size

235/60R16 100H as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered235/60R16 100H123456
How 235/60R16 100H is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 6 tires here (5 of them); tires in this size come in other load and speed ratings too.
1235Section width

235 mm across the widest point, or 9.25 inches. Every 235 size

260Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 60% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 141.0 mm or 5.55 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

416Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.5″ to 8.5″.

5100Load index

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

6HSpeed rating

Rated for up to 130 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter27.10688 mm
Section width9.25235 mm
Sidewall height5.55141.0 mm
Circumference85.12,163 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)744.1462 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)766–781476–485 per km
Approved wheel width6.5–8.5165–216 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 235/60R16

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 235/60R16

What is 235/60R16 in inches?

27.10 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 27.1×9.3R16.

How much does a 235/60R16 tire weigh?

Between 23.9 lb and 28.9 lb for the 6 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the Toyo Extensa A/S II (SL).

What wheel width do I need for 235/60R16?

Manufacturers approve 6.5–8.5″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/60R16 make?

Published figures run 766–781 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 744.1, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

How much taller is 235/60R16 than 215/65R16?

0.10 inches taller on paper (27.10″ vs 27.00″), which raises the axle about 0.05″. Your speedometer will read about 0.4% slow.