215/70R16 touring tyres
Compare 29 touring tyres in 215/70R16 (also written 215/70 R16 or 215 70 16) from 21 brands, priced from $88 to $257 each including GST. Choose delivery to your address, or have them sent to a Tyroola fitting partner near you to be fitted and balanced.
What 215/70R16 means
A 215/70R16 tyre is 215 mm wide across the tread. The sidewall is 70% of that width, about 151 mm tall, and it fits a 16-inch rim. That puts the overall diameter at roughly 707 mm, or about 450 wheel revolutions per kilometre. The R stands for radial construction.
Load index and speed rating
Tyres listed in 215/70R16 carry load indexes from 99 (775 kg per tyre) to 108 (1,000 kg per tyre) and speed ratings Q (160 km/h), S (180 km/h), T (190 km/h) and H (210 km/h). Your vehicle's tyre placard, usually inside the driver's door frame, sets the minimum load index and speed rating. Replacements must match or exceed both.
Brands in 215/70R16
The brands with the most 215/70R16 options are Nexen (4), Kumho (3), Continental (2), Farroad (2), Michelin (2), Austone (1), BFGoodrich (1), Falken (1).
Frequently asked questions
What does 215/70R16 mean?
It means a tyre 215 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of that width (about 151 mm), radial construction, for a 16-inch rim. The load index and speed rating follow the size on the sidewall, for example 215/70R16 91V.
How much are 215/70R16 tyres?
Right now 215/70R16 tyres range from $88 to $257 each including GST, depending on brand, tread type and load rating. A set of four starts from $352.
Which load index and speed rating do I need for 215/70R16?
Use the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's tyre placard as the minimum. A higher load index or speed rating is fine; a lower one is not. If your placard lists more than one size, use the ratings shown for the size you are buying.
Can I get 215/70R16 tyres fitted near me?
Yes. At checkout, choose a Tyroola fitting partner near you and the tyres are delivered there for fitting and balancing. You can also have them delivered to your own address.