205/65R16 tire size

A 205/65R16 tire is 205 mm wide with a sidewall 65% of its width (133.2 mm), fits a 16-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 673 mm (26.5 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width205 mm8.07 in
Sidewall height133.2 mm5.25 in
Rim diameter406.4 mm16 in
Overall diameter672.9 mm26.49 in
Circumference2,114.0 mm83.23 in
Revolutions473 per km761 per mile

Reading the size 205/65R16

205Width in mm65Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction16Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 205/65R16

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
235/40R19671 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
225/60R16676 mm+0.5%100.5Compare
235/45R18669 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
215/55R17668 mm-0.7%99.3Compare
245/45R18678 mm+0.7%100.7Compare
245/40R19679 mm+0.8%100.8Compare
225/55R17679 mm+1.0%101.0
245/35R20680 mm+1.0%101.0

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