How tall is a 600/65R28 tire?

A 600/65R28 has a nominal overall diameter of 58.7 inches (1491 mm), calculated as the 28-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 600/65R28 tire fit?

A 600/65R28 fits a wheel of 28 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 600/65R28 mean?

600 is the section width in millimetres. 65 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall is 65% of the width, so 390 mm here. R marks the construction (radial). 28 is the wheel diameter in inches.

Size Dimensions & Specs

Tires Size 600/65R28

Dimensions, specs, and every size 600/65R28 tire currently in stock

Overall Height

58.7"

1491 mm · calculated

Section Width

600 mm

23.62 inches

Sidewall Height

15.35"

390 mm · 65% profile

Wheel Diameter

28"

711.2 mm

600/65R28 Specifications

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

Specification	Imperial	Metric
Section width	23.62 in	600 mm
Aspect ratio	65%	—
Sidewall height	15.35 in	390 mm
Overall diameter (calculated)	58.7 in	1491 mm
Wheel / rim diameter	28 in	711.2 mm
Construction	Radial	—

What does 600/65R28 mean?

Reading the code on your sidewall

Section width

600 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 390 mm on this size.

Construction (R)

Radial

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

Wheel diameter

28 in

Fits a wheel measuring 28 inches across.

600/65R28 Questions & Answers

Dimensions and fitment guidelines for size 600/65R28

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600/65R28 Specifications

What does 600/65R28 mean?

600 mm

65% profile

Radial

28 in

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