215/60R16
215/60R16 ships as an OEM size on the Nissan Altima. At 26.16″ diameter with a 5.08″ sidewall (60% of section width), this size turns 771 revolutions per mile.
About 215/60R16
Factory fitments for 215/60R16 include the Nissan Altima — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 26.16″ overall diameter, 215/60R16 turns 771 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 60% aspect ratio gives it a balanced sidewall — enough compliance for daily comfort without vague steering. The 16″ rim pairing is typical for light-truck, crossover, and mid-size SUV applications, so compatible wheels are easy to source new or used. Going one step shorter to 225/55R16 drops diameter by 1.58%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 205/65R16 adds 1.28% diameter — also inside the safe window, with marginally taller ride height. If you are shopping for a direct replacement, any tire within roughly ±0.7″ of the 26.16″ stock diameter (about ±2% in percentage terms) will keep ABS, TPMS, and odometer readings inside the vehicle's designed tolerance.
Compare with another size
275/65R18 or "33" for inch aliases215/60R16
- Diameter
- 26.16″ / 664.4mm
- Section Width
- 8.46″
- Sidewall
- 5.08″ / 129mm
- Circumference
- 82.18″
- Revs/Mile
- 771
205/55R16
- Diameter
- 24.88″ / 631.9mm
- Section Width
- 8.07″
- Sidewall
- 4.44″ / 112.75mm
- Circumference
- 78.16″
- Revs/Mile
- 811
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 57.07 mph (91.84 km/h). Your speedometer reads 4.89% high versus actual speed.