165/70R12 In Inches

What size tire is 165/70R12 in Inches?

The 165/70R12 equivalent to 21.1x6.5R12 in inches, as follow:

  • 21.1 inches (536mm) stand for the tire diameter, also referred to as the tire height
  • 6.5 inches (165mm) is the tire width, this may also know as the section width
  • 12 inches (305mm) represent the rim diameter or called the wheel diameter that can be mounted on.
InchesMetric
Diameter21.1"536 mm
Tread Width6.5"165 mm
Rim Diameter12"305 mm
Sidewall Height4.5"116 mm
Circumference66.3"1684 mm
Revolutions956"594 mm
tire diameter
6.5"
21.1"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
66.3"
12"
4.5"
956 Revs/Mile

What is a 165/70R12 tire width?

The 165/70R12 has a width of 6.5 inches or 165 mm wide. This is the measurement of the tire at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s widest point and the outer sidewall’s widest point. This physical width of the tire can change if the tire is mounted on a wheel slightly wider or narrower than the size indicated by the rim width.

What is 165/70R12 tire diameter?

The 165/70R12 has an overall diameter of 21.1 inches or 537 mm tall (Measurement of a tire’s outside diameter through its exact center when inflated with no load.)

What size rim do I need for 165/70R12?

The size rim of a 165/70R12 tire is 12 inches or 305 mm tall. This number represents the distance between the two bead seat areas where the tire is sealed onto the wheel.

How tall is a 165/70R12 tire sidewall’s height?

The sidewall height of a 165/70R12 is 4.9 inches or 116 mm tall. It’s measured from the wheel rim to the top of the tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What about 165/70R12 tire circumference?

165/70R12 tire has a circumference of 66.3 inches or 1684 mm

How many revolutions for 165/70R12 per mile & kilometer?

The 165/70R12 performs 594 revolutions per kilometer or 956 revolutions per mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire revolves while it covers the distance of one mile/kilometer

What’s wider or narrow than 165/70R12 is acceptable?

You can replace the 165/70R12 tires that are within ±3% of the overall tire diameter. In this case, it’s between 20.5 and 21.7 inches (521mm to 553 mm). Check our tire size chart here or the tire size calculator tool here to find your size.


Tire Size Chart for 12" Wheels:

19" Tire Diameter

20" Tire Diameter

21" Tire Diameter


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