What is the diameter of a P235/55R16 tire?

A P235/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 26.18 inches (665.0mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a P235/55R16 tire make?

A P235/55R16 tire makes approximately 770 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for P235/55R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a P235/55R16 tire is 5.9" - 8.2".

P235/55R16

Passenger / P-Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The P235/55R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 26.18 inches, a section width of 9.3 inches (235mm), and rotates 770 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 150+ vehicle models including Chevrolet Camaro.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

26.18"

665.0 mm

Section Width

235 mm

9.25" wide

Sidewall Height

5.09"

129.3 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

770

Circumference: 82.24"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

5.9" - 8.2"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare P235/55R16 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)235/55R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:26.2"

Sidewall:5.1"

Revs/Mile:770

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

+13.0%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 67.8 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	22.6 mph	+2.6 mph
30 mph	33.9 mph	+3.9 mph
45 mph	50.8 mph	+5.8 mph
60 mph	67.8 mph	+7.8 mph
75 mph	84.7 mph	+9.7 mph
90 mph	101.7 mph	+11.7 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:+1.70" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit P235/55R16 (150+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing P235/55R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Convertible, Automatic, 4L60/MD8	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Convertible, Automatic, 700R4/MD8	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Convertible, Standard, M39	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Convertible, Standard, MK6	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.0 F, Automatic, 4L60/MD8	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.0 F, Automatic, 700R4/MD8	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.0 F, Standard, M39	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.0 F, Standard, MK6	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.7 8, 4L60/MD8	View 1991 Camaro ›
1991	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.7 8, 700R4/MD8	View 1991 Camaro ›
1992	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1992 Camaro ›
1992	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Convertible, Standard, M39	View 1992 Camaro ›
1992	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.0 F, Automatic	View 1992 Camaro ›
1992	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Convertible, Standard, MK6	View 1992 Camaro ›
1992	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.0 F, Standard, M39	View 1992 Camaro ›
1992	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.0 F, Standard, MK6	View 1992 Camaro ›
1992	Chevrolet Camaro	IROC-Z, 2D Coupe, 5.7 8	View 1992 Camaro ›
1993	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, Automatic	View 1993 Camaro ›
1993	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, Standard, M28	View 1993 Camaro ›
1993	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, Standard, M29	View 1993 Camaro ›
1994	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1994 Camaro ›
1994	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1994 Camaro ›
1994	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1994 Camaro ›
1994	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1994 Camaro ›
1995	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1995 Camaro ›
1995	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1995 Camaro ›
1995	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1995 Camaro ›
1995	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1995 Camaro ›
1996	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1996 Camaro ›
1996	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1996 Camaro ›
1996	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1996 Camaro ›
1996	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1996 Camaro ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Automatic	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1996	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Standard	View 1996 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1997 Camaro ›
1997	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1997 Camaro ›
1997	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1997 Camaro ›
1997	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1997 Camaro ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1997	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1997 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1998 Camaro ›
1998	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1998 Camaro ›
1998	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1998 Camaro ›
1998	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1998 Camaro ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1998	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1998 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1999 Camaro ›
1999	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 1999 Camaro ›
1999	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1999 Camaro ›
1999	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 1999 Camaro ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 2.2 4, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 2.2 4, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, 4WD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 X, RWD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, 4WD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Automatic	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
1999	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 X, RWD, Standard	View 1999 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Automatic	View 2000 Camaro ›
2000	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Convertible, Standard	View 2000 Camaro ›
2000	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Automatic	View 2000 Camaro ›
2000	Chevrolet Camaro	Z28, 2D Coupe, Standard	View 2000 Camaro ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 5, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 5, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 2.2 4, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 2.2 4, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 2.2 5, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 2.2 5, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	2D Pickup, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 4, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 5, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.2 5, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, 4WD, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Automatic	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›
2000	Chevrolet S10 Pickup	3D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.3 W, RWD, Standard	View 2000 S10 Pickup ›