215/65R16C tire size
A 215/65R16C 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 pickups.
Overall height
685.9 mm
27.0 in
Sidewall
139.8 mm
65%
Circumference
2,155 mm
Revs per km
464
Actual dimensions of 215/65R16C
| 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 215/65R16C from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 215/65R16C; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Hilux Revo Z-Edition Smart Cab | 2024–2025 | Entry, Mid | headlightmag.com |
Cars that can switch to 215/65R16C
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 215/65R16C. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
| Model | Factory size | Height difference | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton2024–present | 215/70R15C | +0.57% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
| Toyota Hilux CHAMP2023–present | 195R14C | +2.74% | Needs 16-inch wheels |
Sizes that can replace 215/65R16C
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/65R16C. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/70R15C | 682.0 mm | −3.9 mm (−0.57%) | 99.4 km/h | 150.5 mm | Close | Compare |
- The closest is 215/70R15C at 682.0 mm, −3.9 mm (−0.57%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.4 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 1.9 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 215/70R15C (−0.57%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 150.5 mm.
Buying 215/65R16C tires
Commercial (C) tires are priced by ply rating and load index. If the truck carries heavy loads, do not drop to a passenger tire to save money.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 215/65R16C
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/65R16C 109/107R, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single fitment | 109 | 1,030 kg | 4,120 kg |
| Dual fitment | 107 | 975 kg | — |
The same dimensions also come as a passenger tire, 215/65R16, 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
R
170 km/h
S
180 km/h
215/65R16C questions
How tall is a 215/65R16C 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 215/65R16C tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 215/65R16C comes on Toyota Hilux Revo Z-Edition Smart Cab.
Can I fit 215/70R15C instead of 215/65R16C?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.57% (−3.9 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.4 km/h. It also needs 15-inch wheels. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/65R16C tire carry?
215/65R16C is a commercial tire rated 109/107: 1,030 kg per tire fitted singly (4,120 kg across four), and 975 kg per tire when fitted as duals.
Other 16-inch sizes
See the full tire size chart →To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.