215/60R16 tire size

A 215/60R16 tire is 215 mm wide with a sidewall 60% of its width (129.0 mm), fits a 16-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 664 mm (26.2 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width215 mm8.46 in
Sidewall height129.0 mm5.08 in
Rim diameter406.4 mm16 in
Overall diameter664.4 mm26.16 in
Circumference2,087.3 mm82.18 in
Revolutions479 per km771 per mile

Reading the size 215/60R16

215Width in mm60Aspect 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 215/60R16

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
225/40R19663 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
255/35R19661 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
215/55R17668 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
235/45R18669 mm+0.6%100.6Compare
225/45R18660 mm-0.7%99.3Compare
235/40R19671 mm+0.9%100.9Compare
205/55R17657 mm-1.1%98.9
225/50R17657 mm-1.1%98.9

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