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235/45R16 Compatible Tire Sizes

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The 235/45R16 has an overall diameter of 61.8 cm. The T&RA recommended rim width for a 235mm section width is 6.5–8.5 inches, with a measuring rim of 7.5 inches. This page lists 64 compatible alternatives within 3% of the original diameter. Sizes are organized by wheel diameter. Within each section, the closest match per treadwidth is shown in italics. All sizes are theoretical and there may not be an actual production tire for the size.

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235/45R16 Specifications

Recommended Rim Width
6.5–8.5 in
Measuring: 7.5 in
6.5" 8.5"
Sidewall Height
10.6 cm
Visible Sidewall
8.8 cm
3.5 in
Overall Diameter
61.8 cm
24.3 in

Current Tire Pricing

TireSizePrice/Tire
Alternative Sizes · 225/50R16, 225/45R16, 245/45R16
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZExtreme Performance Summer225/50R16$217.03
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RSExtreme Performance Summer225/50R16$202.77
Nankang Sportnex CR-SExtreme Performance Summer225/45R16$265.00
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer225/45R16$303.99
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$239.99
Falken Azenis RT660+Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$178.31
Kumho Ecsta V730Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$168.54
Hankook Ventus R-S4Extreme Performance Summer225/50R16$189.52
Yokohama Advan A052Extreme Performance Summer245/45R16$298.99
Continental ExtremeContact SportMax Performance Summer225/50R16$194.99
Bridgestone Potenza SportMax Performance Summer245/45R16$232.99
Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 PlusUltra High Performance All-Season225/50R16$194.99
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4Ultra High Performance All-Season225/50R16$226.99

Price availability updated May 2026. Actual prices may vary.

Tire Recommendations

Extreme Performance Summer

Track days, autocross, and maximum dry grip

Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RZ

Treadwear: 200

225/50R15 -1", -10mm 215/45R16 -20mm 225/50R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS

Treadwear: 200

215/45R16 -20mm 225/50R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm

Hoosier Track Attack Pro

Treadwear: 200

225/40R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm

Nankang Sportnex CR-S

Treadwear: 200

225/50R15 -1", -10mm 225/45R16 -10mm 215/40R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 235/40R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm 275/35R17 +1", +40mm

Vitour Tempesta P1 P-01R

Treadwear: 200

215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 235/40R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm 285/30R17 +1", +50mm

Yokohama Advan A052

Treadwear: 200

225/50R15 -1", -10mm 225/45R16 -10mm 225/50R16 -10mm 245/45R16 +10mm 215/40R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Falken Azenis RT660+

Treadwear: 200

215/45R16 -20mm 225/50R16 -10mm 215/40R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 235/40R17 +1" 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

BFGoodrich g-Force Rival +

Treadwear: 200

215/45R16 -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S 1.5

Treadwear: 200

215/45R16 -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Kumho Ecsta V730

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (240)

Treadwear: 240

215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Continental ExtremeContact Force

Treadwear: 200

225/40R17 +1", -10mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm 275/35R17 +1", +40mm

Hankook Ventus R-S4

Treadwear: 200

225/50R16 -10mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Max Performance Summer

Spirited street driving and occasional track use

Continental ExtremeContact Sport

Treadwear: 340

225/50R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

Treadwear: 300

225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Treadwear: 320

255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Treadwear: 300

245/45R16 +10mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm

Ultra High Performance All-Season

Year-round daily driving with performance capability

Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3

Treadwear: 560

245/40R17 +1", +10mm

Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

Treadwear: 560

225/50R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+

Treadwear: 500

215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

Treadwear: 540

225/50R16 -10mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm 245/40R17 +1", +10mm 255/40R17 +1", +20mm

Nitto Neo Gen

Treadwear: 280

215/40R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm

Grand Touring All-Season

Comfortable, long-wearing all-season tires for daily driving

Michelin CrossClimate2

Treadwear: 640

215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm

Vredestein Quatrac Pro+

Treadwear: 400

215/40R17 +1", -20mm 215/45R17 +1", -20mm 225/45R17 +1", -10mm

Continental SecureContact AW

Treadwear: 700

215/45R17 +1", -20mm

Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady2

Treadwear: 700

225/45R17 +1", -10mm

How to Use This Information

  • Stay within 3%: All listed tire sizes maintain proper speedometer accuracy and vehicle dynamics
  • Consider aspect ratio: Lower numbers mean shorter sidewalls (better handling, harsher ride)
  • Treadwidth matters: Wider tires typically offer more grip but may reduce fuel economy
  • Check clearance: Ensure your vehicle has adequate wheel well and suspension clearance

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