205/70R16 tire size in inches
A 205/70R16 tire measures
27.3" tall × 8.1" wide
5.65" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 739 revolutions per mile.
205/70R16 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
205/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.30 inches (693 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 inches (205 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.65 inches (144 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 85.8 inches (2,178 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 739 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 459 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.3x8.1R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 205/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 205/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/50R16 | 27.22" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R16 | 27.10" | 9.25" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R16 | 27.04" | 10.04" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R16 | 27.02" | 6.89" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R16 | 27.00" | 8.46" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 27.61" | 11.61" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R16 | 27.65" | 7.28" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R16 | 26.93" | 7.28" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/35R20 | 20" | 27.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/40R18 | 18" | 27.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/55R18 | 18" | 27.31" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/75R14 | 14" | 27.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/80R15 | 15" | 27.28" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R19 | 19" | 27.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R21 | 21" | 27.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/55R15 | 15" | 27.34" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R19 | 19" | 27.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/50R18 | 18" | 27.25" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/35R18 | 18" | 27.23" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 185/85R15 | 15" | 27.38" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 195/70R16narrower: 26.7" × 7.7"
- 215/70R16wider: 27.9" × 8.5"
- 205/65R16lower profile: 26.5" × 8.1"
- 205/75R16taller sidewall: 28.1" × 8.1"
Compare 205/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 205/70R16 tire?
- A 205/70R16 tire is 27.3 inches tall (693 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.1 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 205/70R16 mean?
- 205/70R16 means a tire 205 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (144 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 205/70R16 tire make?
- About 739 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 205/70R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.5" to 7.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 285/50R16 instead of 205/70R16?
- 285/50R16 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.