What is the diameter of a 235/70R16 tire?

A 235/70R16 tire has an overall diameter of 28.95 inches (735.3mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/70R16 tire make?

A 235/70R16 tire makes approximately 697 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for 235/70R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a 235/70R16 tire is 5.9" - 8.2".

235/70R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 235/70R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 28.95 inches, a section width of 9.3 inches (235mm), and rotates 697 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 13+ vehicle models including Land Rover Discovery.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

28.95"

735.3 mm

Section Width

235 mm

9.25" wide

Sidewall Height

6.48"

164.6 mm (70% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

697

Circumference: 90.96"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.9" - 8.2"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 235/70R16 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)235/70R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.0"

Sidewall:6.5"

Revs/Mile:697

Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:5.8"

Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Speedometer Variance

+2.1%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 61.3 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	20.4 mph	+0.4 mph
30 mph	30.6 mph	+0.6 mph
45 mph	46.0 mph	+1.0 mph
60 mph	61.3 mph	+1.3 mph
75 mph	76.6 mph	+1.6 mph
90 mph	91.9 mph	+1.9 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:+0.31" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 235/70R16 (13+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 235/70R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1994	Land Rover Discovery	Standard	View 1994 Discovery ›
1994	Land Rover Discovery	Automatic	View 1994 Discovery ›
1995	Land Rover Discovery	Automatic	View 1995 Discovery ›
1995	Land Rover Discovery	Standard	View 1995 Discovery ›
1996	Land Rover Discovery	SE	View 1996 Discovery ›
1996	Land Rover Discovery	SE7, Automatic	View 1996 Discovery ›
1996	Land Rover Discovery	SE7, Standard	View 1996 Discovery ›
1997	Land Rover Discovery	SE	View 1997 Discovery ›
1997	Land Rover Discovery	SE7, Standard	View 1997 Discovery ›
1997	Land Rover Discovery	SE7, Automatic	View 1997 Discovery ›
1998	Land Rover Discovery	LE	View 1998 Discovery ›
1998	Land Rover Discovery	50th Anniversary Edition	View 1998 Discovery ›
1998	Land Rover Discovery	LSE	View 1998 Discovery ›