225/60R16 tire size
A 225/60R16 tire is 26.63 inches (676.4 mm) tall, 8.86 in (225 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 26.6x8.9R16.
| Overall diameter | 26.63 in | 676.4 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 in | 225 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5.31 in | 135.0 mm |
| Circumference | 83.66 in | 2,125 mm |
| Revolutions | 757.3 per mile | 470.6 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 225/60R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 225/60R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 225/60R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.85 in | +0.83% |
| 205/70R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.30 in | −1.24% |
| 255/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 27.05 in | +1.57% |
| 215/65R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 26.00 in | −2.35% |
| 245/50R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.65 in | +0.06% |
| 205/60R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.69 in | +0.21% |
| 225/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.74 in | +0.43% |
| 215/55R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 26.31 in | −1.20% |
| 275/40R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.66 in | +0.12% |
| 245/45R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.68 in | +0.19% |
| 215/50R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.46 in | −0.62% |
| 195/55R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 26.44 in | −0.69% |
| 195/50R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.68 in | +0.18% |
| 275/35R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.58 in | −0.19% |
| 245/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.72 in | +0.33% |
| 235/40R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 26.40 in | −0.86% |
Vehicles approved with 225/60R16 tires
Models whose Swiss type approval lists 225/60R16 as a standard or optional size (641 approvals in total). Always check your own vehicle's placard or papers.
- Citroen C5
- Audi A6
- Skoda Karoq
- Mercedes-Benz Vito
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Mercedes-Benz Viano
- Renault Espace
- Jaguar XJ
- SEAT Ateca
- Jaguar Sovereign
- BYD Seal
- Chrysler 300M
- Jaguar XJ8
- Daimler V8
- Chevrolet Trans
- Daimler Super
- BMW Z3
- Cadillac Seville
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
- 205/50R16 (−9.6%)
- 205/55R16 (−6.6%)
- 205/60R16 (−3.5%)
- 205/65R16 (−0.5%)
- 205/70R16 (+2.5%)
- 215/50R16 (−8.1%)
- 215/55R16 (−5.0%)
- 215/60R16 (−1.8%)
- 215/65R16 (+1.4%)
- 215/70R16 (+4.6%)
- 225/50R16 (−6.7%)
- 225/55R16 (−3.3%)
- 225/65R16 (+3.3%)
- 225/70R16 (+6.7%)
- 235/50R16 (−5.2%)
- 235/60R16 (+1.8%)
- 235/65R16 (+5.2%)
- 235/70R16 (+8.7%)
- 245/50R16 (−3.7%)
- 245/55R16 (−0.1%)
- 245/60R16 (+3.5%)
- 245/70R16 (+10.8%)
Reading the 225/60R16 size
- 225 — section width in millimetres (8.86 in).
- 60 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 60 % of the width, 135.0 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.