215/60R16 Tire Size Specifications & Compatible Vehicles

664mm129mmR16215/60R16Width: 215mm (8.5")
Overall Diameter
664.4 mm
Section Width
215 mm
Sidewall Height
129.0 mm
Circumference
2087.3 mm
Revs/Mile
771
Rim Diameter
16"

Alternative Tire Sizes

These tire sizes are within 3% overall diameter of 215/60R16 and may be used as replacements:

235/55R16 Safe  0.1% · +20mm · same rim 205/75R14 Safe  0.2% · -10mm · -2" rim 235/50R17 Safe  0.4% · +20mm · +1" rim 195/80R14 Safe  0.5% · -20mm · -2" rim 205/70R15 Safe  0.5% · -10mm · -1" rim 215/65R15 Safe  0.6% · same width · -1" rim 215/55R17 Safe  0.6% · same width · +1" rim 235/45R18 Safe  0.7% · +20mm · +2" rim 195/65R16 Safe  0.7% · -20mm · same rim 225/45R18 Safe  0.7% · +10mm · +2" rim 225/50R17 Safe  1.1% · +10mm · +1" rim 205/65R16 Safe  1.3% · -10mm · same rim

Popular Comparisons

See how 215/60R16 compares to other common tire sizes:

215/60R16 vs 225/60R16 Sedan width upgrade 215/65R16 vs 215/60R16 Lower profile same size 205/60R16 vs 215/60R16 Sedan tire width upgrade 205/65R15 vs 215/60R16 Sedan plus-one upgrade 225/60R16 vs 215/60R16 Width comparison on 16-inch 215/60R16 vs 225/65R17 Crossover upgrade path

Understanding 215/60R16

The tire size 215/60R16 means the tire has a section width of 215mm, an aspect ratio of 60% (the sidewall height is 60% of the width), and fits a 16-inch rim.

Sidewall Height = 215 x 0.6 = 129.0 mm
Overall Diameter = (129.0 x 2) + (16 x 25.4) = 664.4 mm
Circumference = 664.4 x π = 2087.3 mm

With an aspect ratio of 60%, this is a standard-profile tire that balances ride comfort with handling precision. This profile range is the most common for passenger cars, crossovers, and light SUVs.

Choosing Replacement Tires

When replacing 215/60R16 tires, verify the size matches your vehicle's tire placard (typically found on the driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual). The NHTSA Tire Ratings Search tool lets you look up manufacturer load and speed ratings for specific tires.

Key factors beyond size: load index (must meet or exceed the vehicle's requirement), speed rating (must match or exceed the original specification), and seasonal type (all-season, summer, or winter) based on your driving conditions. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association recommends replacing all four tires at once, or at minimum in pairs on the same axle.