Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! However, there are a few things to note. The key difference between these tires is their
ratio. The 215/65R16 has a shorter sidewall than the 215/70R16, which can have an impact on overall
performance such as floor clearance, ride comfort, handling, and balancing.
But don't worry; a 3.1% difference in standard diameter is normally preferable, so swapping to
215/70R16 is a good choice.
Interestingly, a wide range of vehicles generally use the 215/70R16 tire size. Some examples of certain models are the Buick Rendezvous, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Honda CR-V and Element, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute, Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross, Nissan Rogue, Pontiac Aztek, Saturn Vue, Subaru Outback, and Toyota RAV.
The number '215' represents the width of the tire in millimeters. The '70' is the aspect ratio. The 'R' suggests that the tire has radial construction. Lastly, 16 is the diameter of the wheel in inches that the tire is designed to fit.
