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235/65R16 in inches

A 235/65R16 tire is 28.0″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 28.0×9.3R16.

Diameter28.03″
Width9.25″
Sidewall6.01″
235/65R16 drawn to scale: 28.03 inch diameter, 6.01 inch sidewall, 16 inch wheel, 9.25 inch tread width16″ wheel6.01″28.03″ overall9.25″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 235/65R16 tires really are

Heights published by BFGoodrich, General, Michelin and Toyo for all 15 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 27.1–27.2″ under load (below).

Real 235/65R16 tires measure 27.91–28.03″, against 28.03″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.

  1. Toyo Celsius28.03″ +0.00″
  2. Toyo Celsius Cargo28.03″ +0.00″
  3. Toyo Celsius II28.03″ +0.00″
  4. Toyo Extensa A/S II28.03″ +0.00″
  5. BFGoodrich Advantage Control28.03″ +0.00″
  6. Michelin X-Ice Snow28.03″ +0.00″
  7. Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 2 · 228.00–28.03″ −0.03″
  8. General AltiMAX Arctic X28.00″ −0.03″
  9. General AltiMAX RT4528.00″ −0.03″
  10. General Grabber APT28.00″ −0.03″
  11. General Grabber HD Van28.00″ −0.03″
  12. Michelin Defender228.00″ −0.03″
  13. Toyo Open Country A/T III28.00″ −0.03″
  14. Toyo M16527.91″ −0.11″
Each bar runs from the size code's 28.03″ (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 load27.1–27.2″

Published revs per mile (741–744) mean the tire rolls like a 27.1–27.2″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread25.4–39.2 lb

The lightest (General AltiMAX RT45, SL) is 13.8 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (Toyo M165, LT E).

15 tires in 235/65R16

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
General AltiMAX RT45TouringSL · 103T28.0025.411.01,929741Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 103H28.0327.111.51,929742Spec page
Toyo Extensa A/S IIAll-seasonSL · 103T28.0327.311.61,929741Spec page
Michelin X-Ice SnowWinterSL · 103T28.0327.310.51,929742Spec page
Michelin Defender2All-seasonSL · 103H28.0027.910.51,929742Spec page
Toyo CelsiusAll-weatherSL · 103T28.0328.011.31,929741Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouringSL · 103T28.0329.411.61,929741Spec page
General AltiMAX Arctic XWinterXL · 107T28.0030.112.02,149741Spec page
Toyo Celsius CargoLT E · 121/119R28.0335.113.03,195741Spec page
General Grabber HD VanCommercialLT E · 121R28.0036.514.03,195741Spec page
General Grabber APTAll-terrainLT E · 121R28.0037.215.03,195741Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainLT E · 121/119R28.0037.316.03,195741Spec page
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 2CommercialSL · 121/119R28.0039.114.03,195742Spec page
Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 2CommercialSL · 121/119R28.0339.114.03,195742Spec page
Toyo M165CommercialLT E · 121/119R27.9139.212.83,195744Spec page

Is 235/65R16 a 28-inch tire?

≈28″

Yes. The size code works out to 28.03″, and the 15 tires here publish 27.91–28.03″, 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.

SizeDiameter ″vs 235/65R16Difference
205/70R1627.30-0.73″-2.6%
195/75R1627.52-0.51″-1.8%
225/65R1627.52-0.51″-1.8%
215/70R1627.85-0.18″-0.6%
235/70R1527.95-0.07″-0.3%
275/60R1527.99-0.04″-0.1%
215/65R1728.00-0.02″-0.1%
235/60R1728.10+0.07″+0.3%
205/75R1628.11+0.08″+0.3%
225/70R1628.40+0.37″+1.3%

How to read 235/65R16

How to read any tire size

235/65R16 103T as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered235/65R16 103T123456
How 235/65R16 103T is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 15 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

265Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 65% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 152.8 mm or 6.01 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

416Wheel diameter

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

5103Load index

Each tire carries up to 1,929 lb (875 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6TSpeed rating

Rated for up to 118 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter28.03712 mm
Section width9.25235 mm
Sidewall height6.01152.8 mm
Circumference88.12,236 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)719.6447 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)741–744460–462 per km
Approved wheel width6.5–8.5165–216 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 235/65R16

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 235/65R16

What is 235/65R16 in inches?

28.03 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 28.0×9.3R16.

How much does a 235/65R16 tire weigh?

Between 25.4 lb and 39.2 lb for the 15 tires listed here. The lightest is the General AltiMAX RT45 (SL); the heaviest is the Toyo M165 (LT E).

What wheel width do I need for 235/65R16?

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

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/65R16 make?

Published figures run 741–744 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 719.6, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

What is the difference between P235/65R16 and LT235/65R16?

Passenger tires (10 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 1929–3195 lb. Light-truck tires (5 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 3195 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.

How much taller is 235/65R16 than 215/70R16?

0.18 inches taller on paper (28.03″ vs 27.85″), which raises the axle about 0.09″. Your speedometer will read about 0.6% slow.