215/85R16 tire size in inches
A 215/85R16 tire measures
30.4" tall × 8.5" wide
7.19" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 664 revolutions per mile.
215/85R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (183 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
215/85R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.39 inches (772 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 inches (215 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.19 inches (183 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 95.5 inches (2,425 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 664 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 412 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.5" to 7.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.4x8.5R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 215/85R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 215/85R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R16 | 30.17" | 8.86" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/45R21 | 21" | 30.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/30R22 | 22" | 30.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/85R14 | 14" | 30.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/25R24 | 24" | 30.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/70R18 | 18" | 30.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/50R18 | 18" | 30.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/35R22 | 22" | 30.41" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/80R15 | 15" | 30.43" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R20 | 20" | 30.43" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/40R22 | 22" | 30.35" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/55R18 | 18" | 30.34" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/45R22 | 22" | 30.33" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 215/85R16 tire?
- A 215/85R16 tire is 30.4 inches tall (772 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.5 inches wide with 7.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 215/85R16 mean?
- 215/85R16 means a tire 215 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (183 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 215/85R16 tire make?
- About 664 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 95.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 215/85R16 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 245/75R16 instead of 215/85R16?
- 245/75R16 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.