215/70R16 tire size
A 215/70R16 tire is 215 mm wide with a 150.5 mm sidewall, 70% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 707.4 mm, or about 27.9 inches, tall. Our data lists 1 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly pickups.
Overall height
707.4 mm
27.9 in
Sidewall
150.5 mm
70%
Circumference
2,222 mm
Revs per km
450
Actual dimensions of 215/70R16
| Section width | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
| Sidewall height | 150.5 mm (5.93 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 707.4 mm (27.9 in) |
| Circumference | 2,222 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 450 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 27.9x8.5R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 215 x 0.7 = 150.5 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (150.5 x 2) = 707.4 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 707.4 = 2,222 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.22 m, which is 450 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 215/70R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 215/70R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu D-Max | 2020–present | Spacecab L, Cab4 L / Z, X-Series Speed | isuzu-tis.com |
Sizes that can replace 215/70R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 215/70R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/55R18 | 704.7 mm | −2.7 mm (−0.38%) | 99.6 km/h | 123.8 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 215/65R17 | 711.3 mm | +3.9 mm (+0.55%) | 100.6 km/h | 139.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 245/50R18 | 702.2 mm | −5.2 mm (−0.74%) | 99.3 km/h | 122.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 701.8 mm | −5.6 mm (−0.79%) | 99.2 km/h | 135.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/60R17 | 713.8 mm | +6.4 mm (+0.90%) | 100.9 km/h | 141.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/55R18 | 715.7 mm | +8.3 mm (+1.17%) | 101.2 km/h | 129.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 225/70R15 | 696.0 mm | −11.4 mm (−1.61%) | 98.4 km/h | 157.5 mm | Close | Compare |
| 215/55R18 | 693.7 mm | −13.7 mm (−1.94%) | 98.1 km/h | 118.3 mm | Close | Compare |
- The closest is 225/55R18 at 704.7 mm, −2.7 mm (−0.38%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 99.6 km/h. Ground clearance drops by about 1.3 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 215/65R17 (+0.55%), with the sidewall dropping from 150.5 mm to 139.8 mm.
- Going down to 15-inch wheels, 225/70R15 (−1.61%) is the closest match and raises the sidewall to 157.5 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 215/70R16 tires
Pickup sizes like this come in quieter, softer H/T tread for paved roads and A/T tread for gravel, which costs more and is noisier. Choose for the roads you actually drive.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 215/70R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/70R16 100S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 100 | 800 kg | 3,200 kg |
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
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
215/70R16 questions
How tall is a 215/70R16 tire?
About 27.9 inches, or 707.4 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 150.5 mm tall and the tire is 215 mm (8.5 in) wide.
Which cars use 215/70R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 215/70R16 comes on Isuzu D-Max.
Can I fit 225/55R18 instead of 215/70R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by −0.38% (−2.7 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 99.6 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. It also needs 18-inch wheels. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 215/70R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 100: 800 kg per tire, 3,200 kg across four. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 215/70R16 100S.
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.