205/70R16 tire size
A 205/70R16 tire is 27.30 inches (693.4 mm) tall, 8.07 in (205 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 27.3x8.1R16.
| Overall diameter | 27.30 in | 693.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 in | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.65 in | 143.5 mm |
| Circumference | 85.76 in | 2,178 mm |
| Revolutions | 738.8 per mile | 459.1 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 205/70R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 205/70R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 205/70R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195/80R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.28 in | −0.06% |
| 225/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.40 in | +0.37% |
| 255/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.05 in | −0.92% |
| 215/75R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.70 in | +1.46% |
| 235/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.18 in | −0.45% |
| 215/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.16 in | −0.52% |
| 205/65R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.49 in | +0.71% |
| 245/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.61 in | +1.14% |
| 215/55R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.31 in | +0.04% |
| 235/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.25 in | −0.17% |
| 195/60R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.21 in | −0.32% |
| 255/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.04 in | −0.97% |
| 235/45R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.33 in | +0.10% |
| 175/60R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.27 in | −0.12% |
| 195/55R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.44 in | +0.53% |
| 215/50R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.46 in | +0.61% |
Vehicles approved with 205/70R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 205/70R16 as a standard or optional size (92 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 16-inch sizes
Reading the 205/70R16 size
- 205 — section width in millimetres (8.07 in).
- 70 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70 % of the width, 143.5 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 16 — fits a 16-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.