215/65R16
215/65R16 ships as an OEM size on the Jeep Renegade. At 27.00″ diameter with a 5.50″ sidewall (65% of section width), this size turns 747 revolutions per mile.
About 215/65R16
Factory fitments for 215/65R16 include the Jeep Renegade — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 27.00″ overall diameter, 215/65R16 turns 747 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 65% 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 225/60R16 drops diameter by 1.39%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 205/70R16 adds 1.09% 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 27.00″ 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 aliases215/65R16
- Diameter
- 27″ / 685.9mm
- Section Width
- 8.46″
- Sidewall
- 5.5″ / 139.75mm
- Circumference
- 84.84″
- Revs/Mile
- 747
205/60R16
- Diameter
- 25.69″ / 652.4mm
- Section Width
- 8.07″
- Sidewall
- 4.84″ / 123mm
- Circumference
- 80.69″
- Revs/Mile
- 785
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 57.07 mph (91.84 km/h). Your speedometer reads 4.88% high versus actual speed.