What is the diameter of a P215/70R16 tire?

A P215/70R16 tire has an overall diameter of 27.85 inches (707.4mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P215/70R16 tire make?

A P215/70R16 tire makes approximately 724 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P215/70R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P215/70R16 tire is 5.4" - 7.5".

P215/70R16

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P215/70R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 27.85 inches, a section width of 8.5 inches (215mm), and rotates 724 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 150+ vehicle models including Buick Rendezvous.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

27.85"

707.4 mm

Section Width

215 mm

8.46" wide

Sidewall Height

5.93"

150.6 mm (70% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

724

Circumference: 87.49"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.4" - 7.5"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P215/70R16 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)215/70R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:27.9"

Sidewall:5.9"

Revs/Mile:724

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

+6.2%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 63.7 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	21.2 mph	+1.2 mph
30 mph	31.9 mph	+1.9 mph
45 mph	47.8 mph	+2.8 mph
60 mph	63.7 mph	+3.7 mph
75 mph	79.6 mph	+4.6 mph
90 mph	95.6 mph	+5.6 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:+0.86" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P215/70R16 (150+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P215/70R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
2002	Buick Rendezvous	CX, AWD	View 2002 Rendezvous ›
2002	Buick Rendezvous	CXL	View 2002 Rendezvous ›
2002	Buick Rendezvous	CX, FWD	View 2002 Rendezvous ›
2003	Buick Rendezvous	CX, AWD	View 2003 Rendezvous ›
2003	Buick Rendezvous	CX, FWD	View 2003 Rendezvous ›
2003	Buick Rendezvous	CXL, AWD	View 2003 Rendezvous ›
2003	Buick Rendezvous	CXL, FWD	View 2003 Rendezvous ›
2004	Buick Rendezvous	CX, AWD	View 2004 Rendezvous ›
2004	Buick Rendezvous	CXL, 3.6 7	View 2004 Rendezvous ›
2004	Buick Rendezvous	CX, FWD	View 2004 Rendezvous ›
2004	Buick Rendezvous	CXL, 3.4 E, FWD	View 2004 Rendezvous ›
2004	Buick Rendezvous	CXL, 3.4 E, AWD	View 2004 Rendezvous ›
2005	Buick Rendezvous	CX, AWD	View 2005 Rendezvous ›
2005	Buick Rendezvous	CX, FWD	View 2005 Rendezvous ›
2003	Chevrolet Astro	Van Cargo, AWD	View 2003 Astro ›
2003	Chevrolet Astro	Van Cargo, RWD	View 2003 Astro ›
2003	Chevrolet Astro	Van Passenger, AWD	View 2003 Astro ›
2003	Chevrolet Astro	Van Passenger, RWD	View 2003 Astro ›
2004	Chevrolet Astro	Van Cargo, AWD	View 2004 Astro ›
2004	Chevrolet Astro	Van Cargo, RWD	View 2004 Astro ›
2004	Chevrolet Astro	Van Passenger, AWD	View 2004 Astro ›
2004	Chevrolet Astro	Van Passenger, RWD	View 2004 Astro ›
2005	Chevrolet Astro	Van Cargo, AWD	View 2005 Astro ›
2005	Chevrolet Astro	Van Cargo, RWD	View 2005 Astro ›
2005	Chevrolet Astro	Van Passenger, AWD	View 2005 Astro ›
2005	Chevrolet Astro	Van Passenger, RWD	View 2005 Astro ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 5.3 L, RWD	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 L, RWD	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 2.9 9	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2009 Colorado ›
2009	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 5.3 L, RWD	View 2009 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 P, RWD	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 2.9 9	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2010 Colorado ›
2010	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 5.3 P, RWD	View 2010 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9 9, RWD, Standard	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3 P, RWD	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 2.9 9	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 3.7 E, RWD	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 5.3 P, RWD	View 2011 Colorado ›
2011	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9 9, RWD, Automatic	View 2011 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9L Eng VIN 9, RWD, Automatic Trans	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 2.9L Eng VIN 9, RWD, Standard Trans	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	2D Pickup, 3.7L Eng VIN E, RWD	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9L Eng VIN 9, RWD, Automatic Trans	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.9L Eng VIN 9, RWD, Standard Trans	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7L Eng VIN E, RWD	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.3L Eng VIN P, RWD	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 2.9L Eng VIN 9	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 3.7L Eng VIN E, RWD	View 2012 Colorado ›
2012	Chevrolet Colorado	4D Pickup, 5.3L Eng VIN P, RWD	View 2012 Colorado ›
2003	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2003 Element ›
2003	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2003 Element ›
2003	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2003 Element ›
2003	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2003 Element ›
2003	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2003 Element ›
2003	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2003 Element ›
2003	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2003 Element ›
2003	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2003 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2004 Element ›
2004	Honda Element	DX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2004 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2005 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2005 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2005 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2005 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2005 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2005 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2005 Element ›
2005	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2005 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2006 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2006 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2006 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2006 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2006 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2006 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2006 Element ›
2006	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2006 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2007 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2007 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2007 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2007 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2007 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2007 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2007 Element ›
2007	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2007 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2008 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2008 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2008 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2008 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2008 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2008 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2008 Element ›
2008	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2008 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2009 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2009 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2009 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2009 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2009 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2009 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2009 Element ›
2009	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2009 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2010 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2010 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2010 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2010 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Automatic	View 2010 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1, Standard	View 2010 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Automatic	View 2010 Element ›
2010	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2, Standard	View 2010 Element ›
2011	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH1	View 2011 Element ›
2011	Honda Element	EX, 2.4 YH2	View 2011 Element ›
2011	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH1	View 2011 Element ›
2011	Honda Element	LX, 2.4 YH2	View 2011 Element ›
2001	Mazda Tribute	DX, 2.0 B, 4WD	View 2001 Tribute ›
2001	Mazda Tribute	DX, 2.0 B, FWD	View 2001 Tribute ›
2001	Mazda Tribute	DX, 3.0 1, 4WD	View 2001 Tribute ›
2001	Mazda Tribute	DX, 3.0 1, FWD	View 2001 Tribute ›
2002	Mazda Tribute	DX, 3.0 1, 4WD	View 2002 Tribute ›
2002	Mazda Tribute	DX, 2.0 B, FWD	View 2002 Tribute ›
2002	Mazda Tribute	DX, 3.0 1, FWD	View 2002 Tribute ›
2002	Mazda Tribute	DX, 2.0 B, 4WD	View 2002 Tribute ›
2003	Mazda Tribute	DX, 4WD	View 2003 Tribute ›
2003	Mazda Tribute	DX, FWD	View 2003 Tribute ›
2004	Mazda Tribute	DX, 4WD	View 2004 Tribute ›