235/60R16 tire size
A 235/60R16 tire is 27.10 inches (688.4 mm) tall, 9.25 in (235 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 27.1x9.3R16.
| Overall diameter | 27.10 in | 688.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 9.25 in | 235 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.55 in | 141.0 mm |
| Circumference | 85.14 in | 2,163 mm |
| Revolutions | 744.1 per mile | 462.4 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 235/60R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 235/60R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 235/60R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.05 in | −0.20% |
| 215/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.85 in | −0.93% |
| 225/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.40 in | +1.10% |
| 215/75R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.70 in | +2.19% |
| 215/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.16 in | +0.20% |
| 235/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.18 in | +0.28% |
| 225/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.74 in | −1.32% |
| 205/65R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 27.49 in | +1.44% |
| 255/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.04 in | −0.25% |
| 285/40R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.98 in | −0.46% |
| 235/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.25 in | +0.55% |
| 215/55R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 27.31 in | +0.77% |
| 205/50R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.07 in | −0.12% |
| 255/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.03 in | −0.26% |
| 225/45R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.97 in | −0.48% |
| 235/45R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 27.33 in | +0.83% |
Vehicles approved with 235/60R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 235/60R16 as a standard or optional size (282 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Ford Kuga
- BMW 7 Series
- Hyundai Tucson
- Toyota RAV4
- Kia Sportage
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Suzuki Grd
- Daihatsu Terios
- Volkswagen T5
- Mercedes-Benz CL
- Cadillac Seville
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
- 215/50R16 (−9.7%)
- 215/55R16 (−6.6%)
- 215/60R16 (−3.5%)
- 215/65R16 (−0.4%)
- 215/70R16 (+2.8%)
- 225/50R16 (−8.3%)
- 225/55R16 (−5.0%)
- 225/60R16 (−1.7%)
- 225/65R16 (+1.5%)
- 225/70R16 (+4.8%)
- 235/50R16 (−6.8%)
- 235/65R16 (+3.4%)
- 235/70R16 (+6.8%)
- 245/50R16 (−5.4%)
- 245/55R16 (−1.8%)
- 245/60R16 (+1.7%)
- 245/70R16 (+8.9%)
- 255/65R16 (+7.2%)
- 255/70R16 (+10.9%)
Reading the 235/60R16 size
- 235 — section width in millimetres (9.25 in).
- 60 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 60 % of the width, 141.0 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.