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235/60R16 tire size

235/60R16 in inches: 27.10" overall diameter — 9.25" wide, 5.55" sidewall.

Methodology: dimensions are calculated from standard ETRTO tire-size formulas. Last reviewed June 2026 by the TreadSize editorial team.

235/60R16 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 27.10 in 688.4 mm
Section width 9.25 in 235 mm
Sidewall height 5.55 in 141 mm
Revs / mile 744 speedo calibration

Before you fit 235/60R16: verify the vehicle placard, load index, speed rating, wheel offset, and full-lock/full-compression clearance. Nominal dimensions do not guarantee a safe physical fit.

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Full dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial
Overall diameter 688.4 mm 27.10 in
Section width 235 mm 9.25 in
Sidewall height 141 mm 5.55 in
Rim diameter 406.4 mm 16 in
Circumference 2162.7 mm 85.14 in
Revolutions per mile 744.1
Aspect ratio 60%

NHTSA safety record for 235/60R16

Drawn from official U.S. government (NHTSA) consumer complaint and recall filings for this exact tire size — not the generic averages you'll find elsewhere.

Complaints on record 39 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 0 none on record
Reported harm 4 reported crashes · 2 injuries

What owners report fails — 235/60R16

  • Tread separation 14
  • Blowout 7
  • Road hazard 2
  • Cracking 2

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated failure rates, and not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service. Popular sizes naturally accumulate more reports. Use this as a research signal, not a verdict on any specific tire. Data as of 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain). Always check the latest recalls at NHTSA.gov and report a tire problem if you have one.

How 235/60R16 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #62 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 29 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 36% Tread separation

This comparison is derived only from tire sizes that have a real NHTSA complaint or recall record in the TreadSize dataset. Source: NHTSA ODI — Consumer Complaints (FLAT_CMPL) + Recalls (FLAT_RCL), U.S. DOT public domain; Complaints through 2021.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

195/55R15 38 complaints · 0 recalls 215/55R16 40 complaints · 0 recalls 255/80R22 40 complaints · 0 recalls 215/75R15 37 complaints · 0 recalls 215/85R16 36 complaints · 2 recalls 245/70R17 43 complaints · 10 recalls 275/60R20 35 complaints · 2 recalls 225/60R18 35 complaints · 1 recalls

Dataset download: JSON or CSV. Latest recall lookup: NHTSA.gov.

Related tire sizes

225/60R16 → 215/60R16 → 255/60R16 → 235/55R16 → 235/65R16 → 235/70R16 → 235/60R17 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 235/60R16 tire?

A 235/60R16 tire has an overall diameter of 27.10 inches (688.4 mm).

How tall is a 235/60R16 tire?

The sidewall height is 141 mm (5.55 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 27.10 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 235/60R16 tire make?

A 235/60R16 tire makes approximately 744 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 235/60R16 tire fit?

A 235/60R16 tire is designed for a 16-inch rim (406.4 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 235/60R16 tires?

NHTSA has 39 consumer complaints on record for the 235/60R16 size; the most reported issue is tread separation (14 reports). These are unverified consumer reports, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service.

All dimensions calculated using standard ETRTO formulas. Always confirm fitment with your vehicle's door-placard and a qualified tire professional before purchasing.