215/65R16 tire size
A 215/65R16 tire is 215 mm wide with a 139.8 mm sidewall, 65% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 685.9 mm, or about 27.0 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly SUVs and crossovers.
Overall height
685.9 mm
27.0 in
Sidewall
139.8 mm
65%
Circumference
2,155 mm
Revs per km
464
Actual dimensions of 215/65R16
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 139.8 mm (5.50 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 685.9 mm (27.0 in) |
| Circumference | 2,155 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 464 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 27.0x8.5R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.65 = 139.75 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (139.75 x 2) = 685.9 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 685.9 = 2,155 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.15 m, which is 464 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 215/65R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 215/65R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | 2020–present | 16-inch wheel grades | mazda.co.th |
Cars that can switch to 215/65R16
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/65R16. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu D-Max2020–present | 215/70R15 | +0.57% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| MG ExtenderCurrent model | 215/70R15 | +0.57% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Honda BR-V2022–present | 215/55R17 | +2.63% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Honda WR-V2023–present | 215/55R17 | +2.63% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| MG ZSCurrent model | 215/55R17 | +2.63% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 215/65R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/65R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/50R18 | 682.2 mm | −3.7 mm (−0.54%) | 99.5 km/h | 112.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 682.0 mm | −3.9 mm (−0.57%) | 99.4 km/h | 150.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/60R17 | 689.8 mm | +3.9 mm (+0.57%) | 100.6 km/h | 129.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/55R17 | 690.3 mm | +4.4 mm (+0.64%) | 100.6 km/h | 129.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/50R18 | 692.2 mm | +6.3 mm (+0.92%) | 100.9 km/h | 117.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/55R17 | 679.3 mm | −6.6 mm (−0.96%) | 99.0 km/h | 123.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/55R18 | 693.7 mm | +7.8 mm (+1.14%) | 101.1 km/h | 118.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 245/45R18 | 677.7 mm | −8.2 mm (−1.20%) | 98.8 km/h | 110.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 225/60R16 at 676.4 mm, −9.5 mm (−1.39%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 98.6 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 4.8 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 215/60R17 (+0.57%), with the sidewall dropping from 139.8 mm to 129.0 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 215/70R15 (−0.57%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 150.5 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/65R16 tires
Passenger tires in this size come in eco, comfort and sport lines. Japanese and European brands usually cost more than Asian ones, and the difference shows in noise, wet braking and tread life.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Search by brand
Links open marketplace search results; prices change constantly and not every brand makes this size.
Load index and speed rating for 215/65R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/65R16 98H, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 98 | 750 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 102 | 850 kg | 3,400 kg |
The same dimensions also come as a commercial (C) tire, 215/65R16C, with a very different load rating, so check which one your car runs.
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
H
210 km/h
V
240 km/h
215/65R16 questions
How tall is a 215/65R16 tire?
About 27.0 inches, or 685.9 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 139.8 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/65R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 215/65R16 comes on Mazda CX-30.
Can I fit 225/60R16 instead of 215/65R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −1.39% (−9.5 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 98.6 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/65R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 98: 750 kg per tire, 3,000 kg across four. XL versions are rated 102, or 850 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/65R16 98H.
Other 16-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.