235/60R16 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 235/60R16 in Inches?

The 235/60R16 tire has an overall diameter of 27.1 inches, a section width of 9.3 inches, and can be mounted on 16 x 6.5-8.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 27.1x9.3R16.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	27.1	688.4
Section Width	9.3	235
Rim Height	16	406
Sidewall Height	5.6	141
Circumference	85.1	2162.7

9.3"

27.1"

85.1"

16"

5.6"

744.1 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 235/60R16 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your vehicle tire's performance:

How tall is a 235/60R16 tire?

A 235/60R16 tire has a height of 27.1 inches (688.4 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.

How wide is a 235/60R16 tire?

The 235/60R16 has a width of 9.3 inches (235 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.

235/60R16 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 235/60R16 is 5.6 inches (141 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do I need for 235/60R16 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 16 inches and a rim width ranging from 6.5-8.5 inches for a 235/60R16 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.

235/60R16 circumference

The 235/60R16 tire has a circumference of 85.1 inches (2162.7 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.

235/60R16 Revolutions

The 235/60R16 performs 744.1 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 235/60R16

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 235/60R16: