215/35R16 tire size
215/35R16 is a metric size: 21.9" tall, 8.5" wide, on a 16" rim — about a 22x8.50R16. The sidewall is 3.0" and the tire turns 920 times per mile.
215/35R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 21.93" · 557 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.46" · 215 mm |
| Sidewall height | 2.96" · 75 mm (35% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 16" |
| Circumference | 68.88" · 1.750 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 920 (572 per km) |
| Inch (flotation) equivalent | 22x8.50R16 |
Equivalent sizes on a 16" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/45R16 | 22.91" | +4.49% | -20 mm | 62.7 mph | calculate → |
| 205/40R16 | 22.46" | +2.42% | -10 mm | 61.5 mph | calculate → |
| 195/40R16 | 22.14" | +0.99% | -20 mm | 60.6 mph | calculate → |
| 215/40R16 | 22.77" | +3.86% | 0 mm | 62.3 mph | calculate → |
| 175/50R16 | 22.89" | +4.40% | -40 mm | 62.6 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 15" and 17" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/45R15 | 21.91" | -0.07% | -20 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 22x8.00R15 | 22.00" | +0.34% | -12 mm | 60.2 mph | calculate → |
| 175/50R15 | 21.89" | -0.16% | -40 mm | 59.9 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 215/35R16 in inches?
215/35R16 is about 21.9" tall and 8.5" wide on a 16-inch rim — roughly a 22x8.50R16 in inch sizing.
What does 215/35R16 mean?
215 mm section width, sidewall 35% of the width (2.96"), radial construction, 16-inch rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 215/35R16?
On the same 16" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 195/40R16 (+0.99%), 205/40R16 (+2.42%), 215/40R16 (+3.86%), 175/50R16 (+4.40%), 195/45R16 (+4.49%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 215/35R16 tire make?
About 920 revolutions per mile (circumference 68.9").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.