193Best 235/60 R16 tires
59 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.
27.1″
overall diameter
9.3″
section width
16″
rim diameter
744.1
revs per mile
Best 235/60 R16 all-season tires
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128423 more rated tires in this size are listed on their brand pages.
Best 235/60 R16 winter tires
12
192
284
381
479
598
680
788
876
1174
1274Best 235/60 R16 summer tires
7
190
287
381
480
578
673
765More top-rated 235/60 R16 tires
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Best 235/60 R16 all-terrain tires
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283Conversion
235/60 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 27.1″ |
| Section width | 9.3″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 141 mm |
| Circumference | 85.1″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 744.1 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 14.4% taller and 13.5% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 235/60 R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
6.5″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 16″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.3″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x6.5, 16x7, 16x7.5, 16x8.
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Sidewall
235/60 R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 235 | The first number is the section width — 235 mm, or about 9.3 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 141 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. |