215/45R16 in Inches

A 215/45R16 tire has a 23.6-inch diameter, a 8.5-inch width, and is designed for a 16-inch rim.

In high flotation terms, this tire is labeled as 23.6x8.5R16.

8.5"

23.6"

74.2"

16"

3.8"

853.9 revs/mile

215/45R16 Tire Overview

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215/45R16 is a tire size with the following dimensions:

215 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
45 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
16 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.

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The height (or diameter) of a 215/45R16 tire is 23.6 inches

The width of a 215/45R16 tire is 215 mm, which is about 8.5 inches.

A 215/45R16 tire fits on a rim that is 16 inches in diameter.

The 45 in a 215/45R16 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 45% of its width.

Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.

However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.

Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 215/45R16: