225/70R16 tire size

A 225/70R16 tire is 225 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (157.5 mm), fits a 16-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 721 mm (28.4 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width225 mm8.86 in
Sidewall height157.5 mm6.20 in
Rim diameter406.4 mm16 in
Overall diameter721.4 mm28.40 in
Circumference2,266.3 mm89.23 in
Revolutions441 per km710 per mile

Reading the size 225/70R16

225Width in mm70Aspect 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 225/70R16

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
225/65R17724 mm+0.4%100.4Compare
235/50R19718 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
235/55R18716 mm-0.8%99.2Compare
225/60R18727 mm+0.8%100.8Compare
275/40R20728 mm+0.9%100.9Compare
245/45R20728 mm+1.0%101.0Compare
235/60R17714 mm-1.1%98.9Compare
225/55R19730 mm+1.2%101.2

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