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235/70R16 in inches

A 235/70R16 tire is 29.0″ tall and 9.3″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 29.0×9.3R16.

Diameter28.95″
Width9.25″
Sidewall6.48″
235/70R16 drawn to scale: 28.95 inch diameter, 6.48 inch sidewall, 16 inch wheel, 9.25 inch tread width16″ wheel6.48″28.95″ overall9.25″ wideSide view
Drawn to scale. Nominal dimensions calculated from the size code.
Manufacturer data

How tall 235/70R16 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 28.1″ under load (below).

Real 235/70R16 tires measure 28.90–29.00″, against 28.95″ from the size code. Most run taller than the size code (14 of 15).

Height under load28.1″

Published revs per mile (717–718) mean the tire rolls like a 28.1″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.

Weight spread29.1–47.2 lb

The lightest (General Grabber HTS60, SL) is 18.1 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3, LT D).

15 tires in 235/70R16

Sort by the spec you care about.

LoadRevs/miSource
General Grabber HTS60TouringSL · 106T29.0029.112.02,094718Spec page
Toyo Celsius IITouringSL · 106H28.9830.611.62,094717Spec page
General Grabber H/THighwaySL · 106T29.0030.612.02,094718Spec page
BFGoodrich Advantage ControlAll-seasonSL · 106T28.9831.111.52,094718Spec page
General Grabber H/THighwaySL · 106T29.0031.212.02,094718Spec page
Toyo Open Country H/T IIHighwayXL · 109T28.9831.311.72,271717Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainSL · 106T28.9831.513.02,094717Spec page
Michelin Defender LTX M/SAll-seasonXL · 109T28.9031.712.02,271718Spec page
Toyo Open Country A/T IIIAll-terrainSL · 106T28.9832.413.02,094717Spec page
Toyo Observe G3-IceWinterSL · 106T28.9832.613.12,094717Spec page
Toyo OPEN COUNTRY Q/TAll-seasonSL · 104T28.9833.112.51,984717Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/AAll-terrainSL · 106T29.0037.012.52,094718Spec page
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+SL · 106T29.0037.912.52,094718Spec page
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3All-terrainLT D · 110S29.0044.315.02,335718Spec page
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3Mud-terrainLT D · 110Q29.0047.218.02,335718Spec page

Is 235/70R16 a 29-inch tire?

≈29″

Yes. The size code works out to 28.95″, and the 15 tires here publish 28.90–29.00″, so people call it a 29.

All 29-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.

Compare with nearby sizes

Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.

SizeDiameter ″vs 235/70R16Difference
205/75R1628.11-0.85″-2.9%
225/70R1628.40-0.55″-1.9%
235/75R1528.88-0.07″-0.3%
275/55R1728.91-0.04″-0.1%
235/65R1729.03+0.07″+0.3%
255/60R1729.05+0.09″+0.3%
255/65R1629.05+0.10″+0.3%
255/70R1529.06+0.10″+0.4%
225/75R1629.29+0.33″+1.2%
245/70R1629.50+0.55″+1.9%

How to read 235/70R16

How to read any tire size

235/70R16 106T as printed on the tire sidewall, with each part numbered235/70R16 106T123456
How 235/70R16 106T is printed on the sidewall. It's the most common code among the 15 tires here (9 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

270Aspect ratio

A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 164.5 mm or 6.48 inches.

3RConstruction

Radial construction.

416Wheel diameter

Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 6.0″ to 8.0″.

5106Load index

Each tire carries up to 2,094 lb (950 kg) at its maximum pressure.

6TSpeed rating

Rated for up to 118 mph sustained.

SpecificationInchesMetric
Overall diameter28.95735 mm
Section width9.25235 mm
Sidewall height6.48164.5 mm
Circumference91.02,310 mm
Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded)696.6433 per km
Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers)717–718446 per km
Approved wheel width6.0–8.0152–203 mm

Speedometer error after switching to 235/70R16

Your actual speed– mph

Questions about 235/70R16

What is 235/70R16 in inches?

28.95 inches tall, 9.25 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 29.0×9.3R16.

How much does a 235/70R16 tire weigh?

Between 29.1 lb and 47.2 lb for the 15 tires listed here. The lightest is the General Grabber HTS60 (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 (LT D).

What wheel width do I need for 235/70R16?

Manufacturers approve 6.0–8.0″ wide wheels for this size.

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/70R16 make?

Published figures run 717–718 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 696.6, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.

What is the difference between P235/70R16 and LT235/70R16?

Passenger tires (13 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 1984–2271 lb. Light-truck tires (2 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 2335 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.

How much taller is 235/70R16 than 225/70R16?

0.55 inches taller on paper (28.95″ vs 28.40″), which raises the axle about 0.28″. Your speedometer will read about 1.9% slow.