165/60R12 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide


What size tire is 165/60R12 in Inches?

The 165/60R12 tire has an overall diameter of 19.8 inches, a section width of 6.5 inches, and can be mounted on 12 x 4.5-6.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 19.8x6.5R12.

InchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter19.8502.8
Section Width6.5165
Rim Height12305
Sidewall Height3.999
Circumference62.21579.6
tire diameter
6.5"
19.8"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
62.2"
12"
3.9"
1018.8 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 165/60R12 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:



How tall is a 165/60R12 tire?

A 165/60R12 tire has a height of 19.8 inches (502.8 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and no load.

Tire Diameter
Tire diameter: 19.8 In.


How wide is a 165/60R12 tire?

The 165/60R12 has a width of 6.5 inches (165 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

tread width
Tread width: 6.5 In.


165/60R12 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 165/60R12 is 3.9 inches (99 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

sidewall height
Sidewall height: 3.9 In.


What size rim do I need for 165/60R12 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 12 inches and a rim width ranging from 4.5-6.0 inches for a 165/60R12 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

Rim Diameter
Rim height: 12 In.
rim width
Rim width: 4.5-6.0 In.


165/60R12 circumference

The 165/60R12 tire has a circumference of 62.2 inches (1579.6 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration & fuel efficiency.

Circumference
Circumference: 62.2 In.


165/60R12 Revolutions

The 165/60R12 performs 1018.8 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Revolutions
1018.8 revs/mile


Alternative Tire Sizes for 165/60R12

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is the full list of replacement sizes compatible with 165/60R12:

Tire SizeDiameterRim (H x W)
135/70R1320.4″ (+2.9%)13″ x 3.5-4.5″
145/65R1320.4″ (+2.9%)13″ x n/a
115/70R1420.3″ (+2.5%)14″ x n/a
165/55R1320.1″ (+1.5%)13″ x 4.5-6.0″
195/40R1420.1″ (+1.5%)14″ x 6.5-7.5″
145/70R1220″ (+1%)12″ x 3.5-5.0″
125/80R1219.9″ (+0.5%)12″ x n/a
145/60R1319.9″ (+0.5%)13″ x 4.0-5.0″
175/50R1319.9″ (+0.5%)13″ x 5.0-6.0″
195/45R1319.9″ (+0.5%)13″ x 6.0-7.5″
105/70R1419.8″ (Equal)14″ x n/a
105/80R1319.6″ (-1%)13″ x n/a

More tire sizes for 12" Wheel:

19" Tire Diameter

20" Tire Diameter

21" Tire Diameter

*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.


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