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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

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P205/65R16 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)205/65R16
Overall Height:26.5"
Sidewall:5.2"
Revs/Mile:761
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 126.5" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+11.6%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 67.0 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph22.3 mph+2.3 mph
30 mph33.5 mph+3.5 mph
45 mph50.2 mph+5.2 mph
60 mph67.0 mph+7.0 mph
75 mph83.7 mph+8.7 mph
90 mph100.5 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:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2016Chevrolet MalibuLView 2016 Malibu ›
2016Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2016 Malibu ›
2017Chevrolet MalibuLView 2017 Malibu ›
2017Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2017 Malibu ›
2018Chevrolet MalibuLView 2018 Malibu ›
2018Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2018 Malibu ›
2019Chevrolet MalibuLView 2019 Malibu ›
2019Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2019 Malibu ›
2020Chevrolet MalibuLView 2020 Malibu ›
2020Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2020 Malibu ›
2021Chevrolet MalibuLView 2021 Malibu ›
2021Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2021 Malibu ›
2022Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2022 Malibu ›
2023Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2023 Malibu ›
2024Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2024 Malibu ›
2025Chevrolet MalibuLSView 2025 Malibu ›
2011Hyundai SonataGLS, AutomaticView 2011 Sonata ›
2011Hyundai SonataGLS, StandardView 2011 Sonata ›
2011Hyundai SonataHybridView 2011 Sonata ›
2012Hyundai SonataGLS, Automatic TransView 2012 Sonata ›
2012Hyundai SonataGLS, Standard TransView 2012 Sonata ›
2012Hyundai SonataHybridView 2012 Sonata ›
2013Hyundai SonataGLSView 2013 Sonata ›
2013Hyundai SonataHybrid BaseView 2013 Sonata ›
2014Hyundai SonataGLS, 2.0L Eng VIN BView 2014 Sonata ›
2014Hyundai SonataGLS, 2.4L Eng VIN CView 2014 Sonata ›
2014Hyundai SonataHybridView 2014 Sonata ›
2015Hyundai SonataHybridView 2015 Sonata ›
2003Infiniti G352D Coupe, AutomaticView 2003 G35 ›
2003Infiniti G352D Coupe, StandardView 2003 G35 ›
2003Infiniti G354D Sedan, AutomaticView 2003 G35 ›
2003Infiniti G354D Sedan, StandardView 2003 G35 ›
2011Kia OptimaHybridView 2011 Optima ›
2011Kia OptimaLX, StandardView 2011 Optima ›
2011Kia OptimaLX, AutomaticView 2011 Optima ›
2012Kia OptimaLX, Standard TransView 2012 Optima ›
2012Kia OptimaHybridView 2012 Optima ›
2012Kia OptimaLX, Automatic TransView 2012 Optima ›
2013Kia OptimaLXView 2013 Optima ›
2013Kia OptimaHybrid LXView 2013 Optima ›
2014Kia OptimaHybrid LXView 2014 Optima ›
2014Kia OptimaLXView 2014 Optima ›
2016Kia OptimaHybridView 2016 Optima ›
2017Kia OptimaHybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN CView 2017 Optima ›
2017Kia OptimaHybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN EView 2017 Optima ›
2009Mazda 6i Grand Touring, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Grand Touring, 2.5 A, StandardView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Grand Touring, 2.5 H, AutomaticView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Grand Touring, 2.5 H, StandardView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i SV, 2.5 AView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i SV, 2.5 HView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 H, AutomaticView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 A, StandardView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 H, StandardView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 A, StandardView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 H, StandardView 2009 6 ›
2009Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 H, AutomaticView 2009 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Grand Touring, 2.5 AView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Grand Touring, 2.5 HView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i SV, 2.5 AView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i SV, 2.5 HView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 A, StandardView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 H, AutomaticView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Sport, 2.5 H, StandardView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring Plus, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring Plus, 2.5 A, StandardView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring Plus, 2.5 H, AutomaticView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring Plus, 2.5 H, StandardView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 A, StandardView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 H, AutomaticView 2010 6 ›
2010Mazda 6i Touring, 2.5 H, StandardView 2010 6 ›
2011Mazda 6i Sport, AutomaticView 2011 6 ›
2011Mazda 6i Grand TouringView 2011 6 ›
2011Mazda 6i Sport, StandardView 2011 6 ›
2011Mazda 6i TouringView 2011 6 ›
2011Mazda 6i Touring PlusView 2011 6 ›
2012Mazda 6i Grand TouringView 2012 6 ›
2012Mazda 6i Sport, Automatic TransView 2012 6 ›
2012Mazda 6i Sport, Standard TransView 2012 6 ›
2012Mazda 6i TouringView 2012 6 ›
2012Mazda 6i Touring PlusView 2012 6 ›
2013Mazda 6i Grand TouringView 2013 6 ›
2013Mazda 6i Sport, Standard TransView 2013 6 ›
2013Mazda 6i TouringView 2013 6 ›
2013Mazda 6i Touring PlusView 2013 6 ›
2013Mazda 6i Sport, Automatic TransView 2013 6 ›
2002Nissan AltimaBase, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaBase, 3.5 BView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaBase, 2.5 A, StandardView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaS, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaS, 3.5 BView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaSL, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaS, 2.5 A, StandardView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaSL, 3.5 BView 2002 Altima ›
2002Nissan AltimaSL, 2.5 A, StandardView 2002 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaBase, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaBase, 2.5 A, StandardView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaBase, 3.5 BView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaS, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaS, 2.5 A, StandardView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaS, 3.5 BView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaSL, 2.5 A, AutomaticView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaSL, 2.5 A, StandardView 2003 Altima ›
2003Nissan AltimaSL, 3.5 BView 2003 Altima ›
2004Nissan AltimaBase, StandardView 2004 Altima ›
2004Nissan AltimaS, StandardView 2004 Altima ›
2004Nissan AltimaS, AutomaticView 2004 Altima ›
2004Nissan AltimaBase, AutomaticView 2004 Altima ›
2004Nissan AltimaSL, AutomaticView 2004 Altima ›
2004Nissan AltimaSL, StandardView 2004 Altima ›
2012Toyota CamryLView 2012 Camry ›
2012Toyota CamryLEView 2012 Camry ›
2012Toyota CamryHybrid LEView 2012 Camry ›
2013Toyota CamryLEView 2013 Camry ›
2013Toyota CamryHybrid LEView 2013 Camry ›
2013Toyota CamryLView 2013 Camry ›
2014Toyota CamryHybrid LEView 2014 Camry ›
2014Toyota CamryLView 2014 Camry ›
2014Toyota CamryLEView 2014 Camry ›
2015Toyota CamryHybrid LEView 2015 Camry ›
2015Toyota CamryLEView 2015 Camry ›
2016Toyota CamryHybrid LEView 2016 Camry ›
2016Toyota CamryLEView 2016 Camry ›
2017Toyota CamryHybrid LEView 2017 Camry ›
2017Toyota CamryLEView 2017 Camry ›