235/60R16 tire size in inches
A 235/60R16 tire measures
27.1" tall × 9.3" wide
5.55" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 744 revolutions per mile.
235/60R16 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (141 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
235/60R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.10 inches (688 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 inches (235 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.55 inches (141 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 85.1 inches (2,163 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 744 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 462 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.1x9.3R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 235/60R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 235/60R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/55R16 | 27.04" | 10.04" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R16 | 27.02" | 6.89" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R16 | 27.00" | 8.46" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 27.22" | 11.22" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R16 | 26.93" | 7.28" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R16 | 27.30" | 8.07" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R16 | 26.83" | 10.83" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/70R16 | 26.75" | 7.68" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R16 | 26.63" | 8.86" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/45R17 | 17" | 27.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/75R15 | 15" | 27.11" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/40R20 | 20" | 27.09" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/35R19 | 19" | 27.13" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/50R19 | 19" | 27.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/30R19 | 19" | 27.15" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 195/85R14 | 14" | 27.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/65R14 | 14" | 27.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/60R15 | 15" | 27.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 215/60R17 | 17" | 27.16" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 255/50R17 | 17" | 27.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/45R18 | 18" | 27.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 225/60R16narrower: 26.6" × 8.9"
- 245/60R16wider: 27.6" × 9.6"
- 235/55R16lower profile: 26.2" × 9.3"
- 235/65R16taller sidewall: 28.0" × 9.3"
Compare 235/60R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 235/60R16 tire?
- A 235/60R16 tire is 27.1 inches tall (688 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 235/60R16 mean?
- 235/60R16 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (141 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 235/60R16 tire make?
- About 744 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 235/60R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/55R16 instead of 235/60R16?
- 255/55R16 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.