215/40R16 tire size in inches
A 215/40R16 tire measures
22.8" tall × 8.5" wide
3.39" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 886 revolutions per mile.
215/40R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/40R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 22.77 inches (578 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 3.39 inches (86 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 71.5 inches (1,817 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 886 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 550 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 22.8x8.5R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
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 215/40R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/40R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/45R16 | 22.91" | 7.68" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/45R16 | 22.56" | 7.28" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/40R16 | 23.09" | 8.86" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/40R16 | 22.46" | 8.07" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/45R16 | 23.26" | 8.07" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/50R16 | 23.28" | 7.28" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/40R16 | 23.40" | 9.25" | +2.8% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
| 195/40R16 | 22.14" | 7.68" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155/80R13 | 13" | 22.76" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 165/60R15 | 15" | 22.80" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 165/75R13 | 13" | 22.74" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/60R14 | 14" | 22.74" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/40R17 | 17" | 22.83" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 145/85R13 | 13" | 22.70" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 205/60R13 | 13" | 22.69" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 195/50R15 | 15" | 22.68" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 205/55R14 | 14" | 22.88" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 205/35R17 | 17" | 22.65" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 175/70R13 | 13" | 22.65" | −0.6% | Compare |
| 215/35R17 | 17" | 22.93" | +0.7% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 215/40R16 tire?
- A 215/40R16 tire is 22.8 inches tall (578 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 3.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/40R16 mean?
- 215/40R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (86 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/40R16 tire make?
- About 886 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 71.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/40R16 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/45R16 instead of 215/40R16?
- 195/45R16 is +0.14 inches (+0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.