How tall is a 235/60R16 tire?

A 235/60R16 has a nominal overall diameter of 27.1 inches (688 mm), calculated as the 16-inch wheel plus two sidewalls. This is the unloaded figure — a fitted tire sits fractionally shorter under the weight of the vehicle.

What wheel size does a 235/60R16 tire fit?

A 235/60R16 fits a wheel of 16 inches in diameter. The wheel also has to be within the rim width range the manufacturer publishes for this size, which is printed in the tire's spec sheet.

What do the numbers in 235/60R16 mean?

235 is the section width in millimetres. 60 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 60% of the width, so 141 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 16 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 235/60R16

Dimensions, specs, and every size 235/60R16 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

27.1"

688 mm · calculated

Section Width

235 mm

9.25 inches

Sidewall Height

5.55"

141 mm · 60% profile

Wheel Diameter

16"

406.4 mm

235/60R16 Specifications

Read directly from the size code. Load index, speed rating, and rim width range vary by model.

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	9.25 in	235 mm
Aspect ratio	60%	—
Sidewall height	5.55 in	141 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	27.1 in	688 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	16 in	406.4 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 235/60R16 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

235 mm

The distance from sidewall to sidewall across the tire's widest point.

Aspect ratio

60% profile

The sidewall stands 60% of the section width, which is 141 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

The body plies run across the tire at right angles to the direction of travel.

Wheel diameter

16 in

Fits a wheel measuring 16 inches across.

235/60R16 Questions & Answers

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What does 235/60R16 mean?

235 mm

60% profile

Radial

16 in

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