P165/70R12

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P165/70R12 tire size features an overall diameter of 21.09 inches, a section width of 6.5 inches (165mm), and rotates 956 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 4+ vehicle models including Chevrolet Sprint.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

21.09"

535.7 mm

Section Width

165 mm

6.50" wide

Sidewall Height

4.55"

115.6 mm (70% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

956

Circumference: 66.27"

Rim Diameter

12"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

4.1" - 5.8"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P165/70R12 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)165/70R12
Overall Height:21.1"
Sidewall:4.5"
Revs/Mile:956
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 121.1" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+40.2%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 84.1 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph28.0 mph+8.0 mph
30 mph42.1 mph+12.1 mph
45 mph63.1 mph+18.1 mph
60 mph84.1 mph+24.1 mph
75 mph105.2 mph+30.2 mph
90 mph126.2 mph+36.2 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:+4.24" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P165/70R12 (4+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P165/70R12 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1987Chevrolet SprintTurboView 1987 Sprint
1988Chevrolet SprintMetro, AutomaticView 1988 Sprint
1988Chevrolet SprintMetro, StandardView 1988 Sprint
1988Chevrolet SprintTurboView 1988 Sprint