215/45R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 215/45R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 23.62 inches, a section width of 8.5 inches (215mm), and rotates 854 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 37+ vehicle models including Acura NSX.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

23.62"

599.9 mm

Section Width

215 mm

8.46" wide

Sidewall Height

3.81"

96.8 mm (45% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

854

Circumference: 74.2"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.4" - 7.5"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 215/45R16 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)215/45R16
Overall Height:23.6"
Sidewall:3.8"
Revs/Mile:854
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 123.6" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+25.2%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 75.1 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph25.0 mph+5.0 mph
30 mph37.6 mph+7.6 mph
45 mph56.3 mph+11.3 mph
60 mph75.1 mph+15.1 mph
75 mph93.9 mph+18.9 mph
90 mph112.7 mph+22.7 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+2.98" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 215/45R16 (37+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 215/45R16 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1994Acura NSXAutomaticView 1994 NSX ›
1994Acura NSXStandardView 1994 NSX ›
1995Acura NSXAutomaticView 1995 NSX ›
1995Acura NSXStandardView 1995 NSX ›
1995Acura NSX-TAutomaticView 1995 NSX-T ›
1995Acura NSX-TStandardView 1995 NSX-T ›
1996Acura NSX-TStandardView 1996 NSX-T ›
1996Acura NSX-TAutomaticView 1996 NSX-T ›
1996Acura NSXAutomaticView 1996 NSX ›
1996Acura NSXStandardView 1996 NSX ›
1997Acura NSX3.0 NA1View 1997 NSX ›
1997Acura NSX3.2 NA2View 1997 NSX ›
1997Acura NSX-T3.0 NA1View 1997 NSX-T ›
1997Acura NSX-T3.2 NA2View 1997 NSX-T ›
1998Acura NSX3.0 NA1View 1998 NSX ›
1998Acura NSX3.2 NA2View 1998 NSX ›
1998Acura NSX-T3.0 NA1View 1998 NSX-T ›
1998Acura NSX-T3.2 NA2View 1998 NSX-T ›
1999Acura NSXAlex Zanardi EditionView 1999 NSX ›
1999Acura NSXBase, 3.0 NA1View 1999 NSX ›
1999Acura NSXBase, 3.2 NA2View 1999 NSX ›
1999Acura NSX-T3.0 NA1View 1999 NSX-T ›
1999Acura NSX-T3.2 NA2View 1999 NSX-T ›
2000Acura NSX-T3.0 NA1View 2000 NSX-T ›
2000Acura NSX-T3.2 NA2View 2000 NSX-T ›
2000Acura NSX3.0 NA1View 2000 NSX ›
2000Acura NSX3.2 NA2View 2000 NSX ›
2001Acura NSX3.0 NA1View 2001 NSX ›
2001Acura NSX-T3.2 NA2View 2001 NSX-T ›
2001Acura NSX3.2 NA2View 2001 NSX ›
2001Acura NSX-T3.0 NA1View 2001 NSX-T ›
2003Toyota MR2C56View 2003 MR2 ›
2003Toyota MR2C65MView 2003 MR2 ›
2004Toyota MR2C56View 2004 MR2 ›
2004Toyota MR2C65MView 2004 MR2 ›
2005Toyota MR2C56View 2005 MR2 ›
2005Toyota MR2C65MView 2005 MR2 ›