How tall is a 270/60R12 tire?

A 270/60R12 has a nominal overall diameter of 24.76 inches (629 mm), calculated as the 12-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 270/60R12 tire fit?

A 270/60R12 fits a wheel of 12 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 270/60R12 mean?

270 is the section width in millimetres. 60 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 60% of the width, so 162 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 12 is the wheel diameter in inches.

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Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 270/60R12

Dimensions, specs, and every size 270/60R12 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

24.76"

629 mm · calculated

Section Width

270 mm

10.63 inches

Sidewall Height

6.38"

162 mm · 60% profile

Wheel Diameter

12"

304.8 mm

270/60R12 Specifications

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

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	10.63 in	270 mm
Aspect ratio	60%	—
Sidewall height	6.38 in	162 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	24.76 in	629 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	12 in	304.8 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 270/60R12 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

270 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 162 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

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

Wheel diameter

12 in

Fits a wheel measuring 12 inches across.

270/60R12 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 270/60R12

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What does 270/60R12 mean?

270 mm

60% profile

Radial

12 in

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