How tall is a 235/65R16C tire?

A 235/65R16C has a nominal overall diameter of 28.04 inches (712 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 235/65R16C tire fit?

A 235/65R16C 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 235/65R16C mean?

235 is the section width in millimetres. 65 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 65% of the width, so 152.8 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 16 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 235/65R16C

Dimensions, specs, and every size 235/65R16C tire currently in stock

Overall Height

28.04"

712 mm · calculated

Section Width

235 mm

9.25 inches

Sidewall Height

6.02"

152.8 mm · 65% profile

Wheel Diameter

16"

406.4 mm

235/65R16C 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	65%	—
Sidewall height	6.02 in	152.8 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	28.04 in	712 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	16 in	406.4 mm
Construction	Radial	—
Commercial / van rated	Yes (C)	—

What does 235/65R16C 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

65% profile

The sidewall stands 65% of the section width, which is 152.8 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.

235/65R16C Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 235/65R16C

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