215/70R16
215/70R16 ships as an OEM size on the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross. At 27.85″ diameter with a 5.93″ sidewall (70% of section width), this size turns 724 revolutions per mile.
About 215/70R16
Factory fitments for 215/70R16 include the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — meaning replacement tires in this size see steady demand and broad brand availability. At 27.85″ overall diameter, 215/70R16 turns 724 revolutions per mile, which is the reference point the factory speedometer and odometer were calibrated against. The 70% aspect ratio gives it a tall, compliant sidewall that absorbs bumps well and protects rims off-road. 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 225/65R16 drops diameter by 1.20%, which stays within the ±3% fitment safe zone for most vehicles. Stepping up to 235/65R16 adds 0.64% 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 27.85″ 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 aliases215/70R16
- Diameter
- 27.85″ / 707.4mm
- Section Width
- 8.46″
- Sidewall
- 5.93″ / 150.5mm
- Circumference
- 87.49″
- Revs/Mile
- 724
205/65R16
- Diameter
- 26.49″ / 672.9mm
- Section Width
- 8.07″
- Sidewall
- 5.25″ / 133.25mm
- Circumference
- 83.23″
- Revs/Mile
- 761
Speedometer & Diameter Impact
At an indicated 60 mph, your actual speed is 57.07 mph (91.85 km/h). Your speedometer reads 4.88% high versus actual speed.