215/70R16 tire size
A 215/70R16 tire is 27.85 inches (707.4 mm) tall, 8.46 in (215 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 27.9x8.5R16 — a "28-inch" tire.
| Overall diameter | 27.85 in | 707.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46 in | 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.93 in | 150.5 mm |
| Circumference | 87.49 in | 2,222 mm |
| Revolutions | 724.2 per mile | 450.0 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 215/70R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 215/70R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 215/70R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.95 in | +0.37% |
| 215/75R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.70 in | −0.55% |
| 225/75R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 28.29 in | +1.57% |
| 225/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.40 in | −1.61% |
| 215/65R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 28.00 in | +0.55% |
| 255/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 28.04 in | +0.69% |
| 225/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.63 in | −0.79% |
| 245/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.61 in | −0.86% |
| 225/55R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.74 in | −0.38% |
| 205/60R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.69 in | −0.59% |
| 255/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 28.04 in | +0.68% |
| 245/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.65 in | −0.74% |
| 225/50R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.86 in | +0.03% |
| 205/55R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.88 in | +0.10% |
| 245/45R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.68 in | −0.61% |
| 255/45R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 28.04 in | +0.66% |
Vehicles approved with 215/70R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 215/70R16 as a standard or optional size (962 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Hyundai ix35
- Hyundai Tucson
- Kia Sportage
- Toyota RAV4
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Opel Grandland X
- Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Chevrolet Captiva
- Opel Antara
- Suzuki Gr
- Dacia Duster
- Jeep Renegade
- Citroen C-Crosser
- Opel Grandland
- Peugeot 4007
- Mitsubishi ASX
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
- Citroen C4
- Citroen C4 Aircross
- Peugeot 4008
- Ford Maverick
- Mazda Tribute
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
- 195/60R16 (−9.5%)
- 195/65R16 (−6.7%)
- 195/70R16 (−4.0%)
- 205/60R16 (−7.8%)
- 205/65R16 (−4.9%)
- 205/70R16 (−2.0%)
- 205/80R16 (+3.8%)
- 215/60R16 (−6.1%)
- 215/65R16 (−3.0%)
- 215/75R16 (+3.0%)
- 215/80R16 (+6.1%)
- 225/60R16 (−4.4%)
- 225/65R16 (−1.2%)
- 225/70R16 (+2.0%)
- 225/75R16 (+5.2%)
- 235/60R16 (−2.7%)
- 235/65R16 (+0.6%)
- 235/70R16 (+4.0%)
- 235/75R16 (+7.3%)
- 235/80R16 (+10.6%)
Reading the 215/70R16 size
- 215 — section width in millimetres (8.46 in).
- 70 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 70 % of the width, 150.5 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.