205/65R16 tire size
A 205/65R16 tire is 26.49 inches (672.9 mm) tall, 8.07 in (205 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 26.5x8.1R16.
| Overall diameter | 26.49 in | 672.9 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.07 in | 205 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.25 in | 133.3 mm |
| Circumference | 83.23 in | 2,114 mm |
| Revolutions | 761.3 per mile | 473.0 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 205/65R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 205/65R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 205/65R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.30 in | −0.73% |
| 215/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.85 in | +1.35% |
| 215/65R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.00 in | −1.84% |
| 255/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.05 in | +2.10% |
| 245/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.65 in | +0.58% |
| 215/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.31 in | −0.68% |
| 205/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.69 in | +0.73% |
| 235/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.25 in | −0.91% |
| 215/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.46 in | −0.10% |
| 195/55R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.44 in | −0.18% |
| 235/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.33 in | −0.62% |
| 245/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.68 in | +0.71% |
| 235/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.40 in | −0.34% |
| 195/50R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.68 in | +0.70% |
| 245/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.72 in | +0.85% |
| 225/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.09 in | −1.53% |
Vehicles approved with 205/65R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 205/65R16 as a standard or optional size (781 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- BMW 2 Series
- MINI Countryman
- Opel Astra
- Ford Puma
- Toyota Yaris
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- SsangYong Tivoli
- Mercedes-Benz Vito
- Kia EV2
- Kg Mobility Tivoli
- Kia Optima
- Kia Seltos
- Volvo S60
- Audi A3
- Hyundai Ioniq
- Mercedes-Benz Viano
- SsangYong XLV
Source: Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO/ASTRA), open government data. Original data (downloaded 2026-09-29). Data processed by us; errors in processing are ours, not the publisher's.
Nearby 16-inch sizes
- 185/55R16 (−9.4%)
- 185/60R16 (−6.6%)
- 185/75R16 (+1.6%)
- 195/55R16 (−7.7%)
- 195/60R16 (−4.8%)
- 195/65R16 (−1.9%)
- 195/70R16 (+1.0%)
- 205/55R16 (−6.1%)
- 205/60R16 (−3.0%)
- 205/70R16 (+3.0%)
- 215/55R16 (−4.5%)
- 215/60R16 (−1.3%)
- 215/65R16 (+1.9%)
- 215/70R16 (+5.1%)
- 215/75R16 (+8.3%)
- 225/55R16 (−2.8%)
- 225/60R16 (+0.5%)
- 225/65R16 (+3.9%)
- 225/70R16 (+7.2%)
- 225/75R16 (+10.6%)
Reading the 205/65R16 size
- 205 — section width in millimetres (8.07 in).
- 65 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 65 % of the width, 133.3 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 16 — fits a 16-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.