225/60R16 tire size

A 225/60R16 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 60% of its width (135.0 mm), fits a 16-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 676 mm (26.6 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height135.0 mm5.31 in
Rim diameter406.4 mm16 in
Overall diameter676.4 mm26.63 in
Circumference2,125.0 mm83.66 in
Revolutions471 per km757 per mile

Reading the size 225/60R16

225Width 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 225/60R16

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
245/45R18678 mm+0.2%100.2Compare
245/40R19679 mm+0.3%100.3Compare
225/55R17679 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
245/35R20680 mm+0.5%100.5Compare
205/65R16673 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
215/70R15682 mm+0.8%100.8Compare
225/50R18682 mm+0.9%100.9
235/40R19671 mm-0.9%99.1Compare

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