177Best 165/70 R12 tires
1 rated tire available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Petlas Elegant PT311 at 77/100.
21.1″
overall diameter
6.5″
section width
12″
rim diameter
956.1
revs per mile
Best 165/70 R12 summer tires
1177Conversion
165/70 R12 in inches
| Overall diameter | 21.1″ |
| Section width | 6.5″ |
| Rim diameter | 12″ |
| Sidewall height | 116 mm |
| Circumference | 66.3″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 956.1 |
Wheels
What rims fit 165/70 R12 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
4.5″
Ideal
5″
Maximum
6″
Rim diameter is fixed at 12″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 6.5″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 12x4, 12x4.5, 12x5.
Sidewall
165/70 R12 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 165 | The first number is the section width — 165 mm, or about 6.5 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 70%, the sidewall is about 116 mm tall. |
| R12 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 12-inch wheel. |