Best 225/60 R16 tires
89 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Cooper CS5 Grand Touring at 93/100.
Best 225/60 R16 all-season tires
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Best 225/60 R16 winter tires
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Best 225/60 R16 summer tires
10225/60 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 26.6″ |
| Section width | 8.9″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 135 mm |
| Circumference | 83.7″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 757.3 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 16.4% taller and 18.5% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
What rims fit 225/60 R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Rim diameter is fixed at 16″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 8.9″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x6, 16x6.5, 16x7, 16x7.5.
Sizes often compared with 225/60 R16
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225/60 R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 225 | The first number is the section width — 225 mm, or about 8.9 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 60 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 60%, the sidewall is about 135 mm tall. |
| R16 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 16-inch wheel. |