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235/70R16 tire size in inches
235/70R16 is 28.95" tall and 9.25" wide, and fits a 16" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 29.0x9.3R16.
235/70R16 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.95" | 735 mm |
| Section width | 9.25" | 235 mm |
| Sidewall height | 6.48" | 164.5 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" | 406.4 mm |
| Circumference | 91.0" | 2310 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 697 | |
| Aspect ratio | 70% (sidewall is 70% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 102 sizes for 16" wheels on this site, 235/70R16 is #33 by height (shortest: 205/50R16, tallest: 385/75R16).
What people compare 235/70R16 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 235/70R16:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/75R16 | +0.34" (+1.17%) | -0.39" | +0.16" | 59.3 mph |
| 245/70R16 | +0.55" (+1.9%) | +0.40" | +0.27" | 58.9 mph |
| 245/75R16 | +1.52" (+5.25%) | +0.40" | +0.75" | 57 mph |
| 235/75R16 | +0.93" (+3.21%) | 0.00" | +0.46" | 58.1 mph |
| 265/70R16 | +1.66" (+5.73%) | +1.18" | +0.82" | 56.7 mph |
| 215/70R16 | -1.10" (-3.8%) | -0.79" | -0.55" | 62.4 mph |
| 255/70R16 | +1.11" (+3.83%) | +0.79" | +0.55" | 57.8 mph |
| 225/70R16 | -0.55" (-1.9%) | -0.39" | -0.28" | 61.2 mph |
How the 235/70R16 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 235 mm section width, 70% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 16-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 235 × 70% = 164.5 mm = 6.48"
- Diameter = 16" + 2 × 6.48" = 28.95"
- Circumference = π × 28.95" = 91.0"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 91.0" = 697
Sizes that can replace 235/70R16 on a 16" wheel
Within 3% of 28.95". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | +0.14% | 59.9 mph |
| 205/80R16 | 28.91" | 8.07" | -0.14% | 60.1 mph |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | +0.35% | 59.8 mph |
| 215/75R16 | 28.70" | 8.46" | -0.86% | 60.5 mph |
| 305/55R16 | 29.21" | 12.01" | +0.9% | 59.5 mph |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29" | 8.86" | +1.17% | 59.3 mph |
| 245/65R16 | 28.54" | 9.65" | -1.42% | 60.9 mph |
| 265/60R16 | 28.52" | 10.43" | -1.49% | 60.9 mph |
| 285/60R16 | 29.46" | 11.22" | +1.76% | 59 mph |
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | +1.9% | 58.9 mph |
| 225/70R16 | 28.40" | 8.86" | -1.9% | 61.2 mph |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | +2.04% | 58.8 mph |
One size wider or narrower
- Narrower: 225/70R16 — 8.86" wide, 28.40" tall
- Wider: 245/70R16 — 9.65" wide, 29.50" tall
Same height on a different wheel size
- 295/60R15 15" (-0.03%)
- 235/75R15 15" (-0.24%)
- 255/70R15 15" (+0.38%)
- 275/65R15 15" (+0.41%)
- 225/80R15 15" (+0.76%)
- 265/65R15 15" (-1.35%)
- 215/80R15 15" (-1.42%)
- 245/70R15 15" (-1.55%)
- 305/60R15 15" (+1.59%)
- 285/60R15 15" (-1.69%)
Questions about 235/70R16
How tall is a 235/70R16 tire in inches?
A 235/70R16 tire is 28.95 inches (735 mm) tall: the 16-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 6.48 inches each.
Is 235/70R16 a 29 inch tire?
Yes. At 28.95 inches tall it is commonly called a 29-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/70R16 make?
About 697 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 91.0 inches.
What size can replace 235/70R16?
275/60R16 is the closest match on a 16" rim (+0.14% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 235/70R16 against any other size with the tire size calculator.