What is the diameter of a P165/70R36 tire?

A P165/70R36 tire has an overall diameter of 45.09 inches (1145.3mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P165/70R36 tire make?

A P165/70R36 tire makes approximately 447 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P165/70R36 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P165/70R36 tire is 4.1" - 5.8".

P165/70R36

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P165/70R36 tire size features an overall diameter of 45.09 inches, a section width of 6.5 inches (165mm), and rotates 447 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 60+ vehicle models including Ford Escort, Ford EXP.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

45.09"

1145.3 mm

Section Width

165 mm

6.50" wide

Sidewall Height

4.55"

115.6 mm (70% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

447

Circumference: 141.67"

Rim Diameter

36"

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 P165/70R36 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)165/70R36

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:45.1"

Sidewall:4.5"

Revs/Mile:447

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

-34.4%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 39.4 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	13.1 mph	-6.9 mph
30 mph	19.7 mph	-10.3 mph
45 mph	29.5 mph	-15.5 mph
60 mph	39.4 mph	-20.6 mph
75 mph	49.2 mph	-25.8 mph
90 mph	59.0 mph	-31.0 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:-7.76" lower ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P165/70R36 (60+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P165/70R36 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1982	Ford Escort	GT	View 1982 Escort ›
1983	Ford EXP	Base, 1.6 2	View 1983 EXP ›
1983	Ford EXP	Base, 1.6 4, Automatic	View 1983 EXP ›
1983	Ford EXP	Base, 1.6 4, Standard	View 1983 EXP ›
1983	Ford EXP	GT, 1.6 4, Automatic	View 1983 EXP ›
1983	Ford EXP	GT, 1.6 4, Standard	View 1983 EXP ›
1983	Ford EXP	GT, 1.6 5, Automatic	View 1983 EXP ›
1983	Ford EXP	GT, 1.6 5, Standard	View 1983 EXP ›
1983	Ford Escort	GT, 1.6 4, Automatic	View 1983 Escort ›
1983	Ford Escort	GT, 1.6 4, Standard	View 1983 Escort ›
1983	Ford Escort	GT, 1.6 5, Automatic	View 1983 Escort ›
1983	Ford Escort	GT, 1.6 5, Standard	View 1983 Escort ›
1984	Ford EXP	1.6 4, Automatic	View 1984 EXP ›
1984	Ford EXP	1.6 4, Standard	View 1984 EXP ›
1984	Ford EXP	1.6 8	View 1984 EXP ›
1984	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Hatchback, Automatic	View 1984 Escort ›
1984	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Hatchback, Standard	View 1984 Escort ›
1984	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic	View 1984 Escort ›
1984	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Wagon, Standard	View 1984 Escort ›
1985	Ford EXP	1.6 4, Automatic	View 1985 EXP ›
1985	Ford EXP	1.6 4, Standard, MTX	View 1985 EXP ›
1985	Ford EXP	1.6 4, Standard, MTXIII	View 1985 EXP ›
1985	Ford EXP	1.6 8, MTX	View 1985 EXP ›
1985	Ford EXP	1.6 8, MTXIII	View 1985 EXP ›
1985	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Hatchback, Automatic	View 1985 Escort ›
1985	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Hatchback, Standard, MTX	View 1985 Escort ›
1985	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Wagon, Automatic	View 1985 Escort ›
1985	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Hatchback, Standard, MTXIII	View 1985 Escort ›
1985	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Wagon, Standard, MTX	View 1985 Escort ›
1985	Ford Escort	LX, 4D Wagon, Standard, MTXIII	View 1985 Escort ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 4, Automatic	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 4, Standard	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 4, Automatic	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.6 4, Standard	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.6 4, Standard	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.6 4, Automatic	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII	View 1985 Lynx ›
1985	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H	View 1985 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXII	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard, MTXIII	View 1986 Lynx ›
1986	Mercury Lynx	L, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H	View 1986 Lynx ›