What is the diameter of a P205/65R16 tire?

A P205/65R16 tire has an overall diameter of 26.49 inches (672.8mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P205/65R16 tire make?

A P205/65R16 tire makes approximately 761 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P205/65R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P205/65R16 tire is 5.1" - 7.2".

P205/65R16

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P205/65R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 26.49 inches, a section width of 8.1 inches (205mm), and rotates 761 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 129+ vehicle models including Chevrolet Malibu.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

26.49"

672.8 mm

Section Width

205 mm

8.07" wide

Sidewall Height

5.25"

133.3 mm (65% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

761

Circumference: 83.23"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.1" - 7.2"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)205/65R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:26.5"

Sidewall:5.2"

Revs/Mile:761

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

+11.6%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 67.0 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	22.3 mph	+2.3 mph
30 mph	33.5 mph	+3.5 mph
45 mph	50.2 mph	+5.2 mph
60 mph	67.0 mph	+7.0 mph
75 mph	83.7 mph	+8.7 mph
90 mph	100.5 mph	+10.5 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:+1.54" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P205/65R16 (129+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P205/65R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
2016	Chevrolet Malibu	L	View 2016 Malibu ›
2016	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2016 Malibu ›
2017	Chevrolet Malibu	L	View 2017 Malibu ›
2017	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2017 Malibu ›
2018	Chevrolet Malibu	L	View 2018 Malibu ›
2018	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2018 Malibu ›
2019	Chevrolet Malibu	L	View 2019 Malibu ›
2019	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2019 Malibu ›
2020	Chevrolet Malibu	L	View 2020 Malibu ›
2020	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2020 Malibu ›
2021	Chevrolet Malibu	L	View 2021 Malibu ›
2021	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2021 Malibu ›
2022	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2022 Malibu ›
2023	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2023 Malibu ›
2024	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2024 Malibu ›
2025	Chevrolet Malibu	LS	View 2025 Malibu ›
2011	Hyundai Sonata	GLS, Automatic	View 2011 Sonata ›
2011	Hyundai Sonata	GLS, Standard	View 2011 Sonata ›
2011	Hyundai Sonata	Hybrid	View 2011 Sonata ›
2012	Hyundai Sonata	GLS, Automatic Trans	View 2012 Sonata ›
2012	Hyundai Sonata	GLS, Standard Trans	View 2012 Sonata ›
2012	Hyundai Sonata	Hybrid	View 2012 Sonata ›
2013	Hyundai Sonata	GLS	View 2013 Sonata ›
2013	Hyundai Sonata	Hybrid Base	View 2013 Sonata ›
2014	Hyundai Sonata	GLS, 2.0L Eng VIN B	View 2014 Sonata ›
2014	Hyundai Sonata	GLS, 2.4L Eng VIN C	View 2014 Sonata ›
2014	Hyundai Sonata	Hybrid	View 2014 Sonata ›
2015	Hyundai Sonata	Hybrid	View 2015 Sonata ›
2003	Infiniti G35	2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2003 G35 ›
2003	Infiniti G35	2D Coupe, Standard	View 2003 G35 ›
2003	Infiniti G35	4D Sedan, Automatic	View 2003 G35 ›
2003	Infiniti G35	4D Sedan, Standard	View 2003 G35 ›
2011	Kia Optima	Hybrid	View 2011 Optima ›
2011	Kia Optima	LX, Standard	View 2011 Optima ›
2011	Kia Optima	LX, Automatic	View 2011 Optima ›
2012	Kia Optima	LX, Standard Trans	View 2012 Optima ›
2012	Kia Optima	Hybrid	View 2012 Optima ›
2012	Kia Optima	LX, Automatic Trans	View 2012 Optima ›
2013	Kia Optima	LX	View 2013 Optima ›
2013	Kia Optima	Hybrid LX	View 2013 Optima ›
2014	Kia Optima	Hybrid LX	View 2014 Optima ›
2014	Kia Optima	LX	View 2014 Optima ›
2016	Kia Optima	Hybrid	View 2016 Optima ›
2017	Kia Optima	Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN C	View 2017 Optima ›
2017	Kia Optima	Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN E	View 2017 Optima ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring, 2.5 H, Automatic	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring, 2.5 H, Standard	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i SV, 2.5 A	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i SV, 2.5 H	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 H, Automatic	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 H, Standard	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 H, Standard	View 2009 6 ›
2009	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 H, Automatic	View 2009 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring, 2.5 A	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring, 2.5 H	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i SV, 2.5 A	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i SV, 2.5 H	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 H, Automatic	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Sport, 2.5 H, Standard	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring Plus, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring Plus, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring Plus, 2.5 H, Automatic	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring Plus, 2.5 H, Standard	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 H, Automatic	View 2010 6 ›
2010	Mazda 6	i Touring, 2.5 H, Standard	View 2010 6 ›
2011	Mazda 6	i Sport, Automatic	View 2011 6 ›
2011	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring	View 2011 6 ›
2011	Mazda 6	i Sport, Standard	View 2011 6 ›
2011	Mazda 6	i Touring	View 2011 6 ›
2011	Mazda 6	i Touring Plus	View 2011 6 ›
2012	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring	View 2012 6 ›
2012	Mazda 6	i Sport, Automatic Trans	View 2012 6 ›
2012	Mazda 6	i Sport, Standard Trans	View 2012 6 ›
2012	Mazda 6	i Touring	View 2012 6 ›
2012	Mazda 6	i Touring Plus	View 2012 6 ›
2013	Mazda 6	i Grand Touring	View 2013 6 ›
2013	Mazda 6	i Sport, Standard Trans	View 2013 6 ›
2013	Mazda 6	i Touring	View 2013 6 ›
2013	Mazda 6	i Touring Plus	View 2013 6 ›
2013	Mazda 6	i Sport, Automatic Trans	View 2013 6 ›
2002	Nissan Altima	Base, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	Base, 3.5 B	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	Base, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	S, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	S, 3.5 B	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	SL, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	S, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	SL, 3.5 B	View 2002 Altima ›
2002	Nissan Altima	SL, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2002 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	Base, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	Base, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	Base, 3.5 B	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	S, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	S, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	S, 3.5 B	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	SL, 2.5 A, Automatic	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	SL, 2.5 A, Standard	View 2003 Altima ›
2003	Nissan Altima	SL, 3.5 B	View 2003 Altima ›
2004	Nissan Altima	Base, Standard	View 2004 Altima ›
2004	Nissan Altima	S, Standard	View 2004 Altima ›
2004	Nissan Altima	S, Automatic	View 2004 Altima ›
2004	Nissan Altima	Base, Automatic	View 2004 Altima ›
2004	Nissan Altima	SL, Automatic	View 2004 Altima ›
2004	Nissan Altima	SL, Standard	View 2004 Altima ›
2012	Toyota Camry	L	View 2012 Camry ›
2012	Toyota Camry	LE	View 2012 Camry ›
2012	Toyota Camry	Hybrid LE	View 2012 Camry ›
2013	Toyota Camry	LE	View 2013 Camry ›
2013	Toyota Camry	Hybrid LE	View 2013 Camry ›
2013	Toyota Camry	L	View 2013 Camry ›
2014	Toyota Camry	Hybrid LE	View 2014 Camry ›
2014	Toyota Camry	L	View 2014 Camry ›
2014	Toyota Camry	LE	View 2014 Camry ›
2015	Toyota Camry	Hybrid LE	View 2015 Camry ›
2015	Toyota Camry	LE	View 2015 Camry ›
2016	Toyota Camry	Hybrid LE	View 2016 Camry ›
2016	Toyota Camry	LE	View 2016 Camry ›
2017	Toyota Camry	Hybrid LE	View 2017 Camry ›
2017	Toyota Camry	LE	View 2017 Camry ›