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235/70 R16 Tires

Everything we know about the 235/70 R16 tire size: 27 owner reviews covering 1,133,300 miles of driving, and EU label data for the tires you can actually buy in it.

  • 27owner reviews
  • 1,133,300 milescovered on them
  • 347tires made in this size
235/70 R16 To scale, mm
Ø 735 235 165 16" 165

The quick answer

The quick answer - 235/70 R16
Season Owners' pick Owner rating Latest test winner
Summer Avon Ranger 8.1 85% from 4 reviews -
All Season Pirelli Scorpion STR 7.6 92% from 3 reviews -

Owner picks are the highest weighted owner score in 235/70 R16; test winners come from the most recent independent test conducted in this size. The full evidence is below.

The best rated 235/70 R16 tires

Rated only by drivers running this size. Each tire needs at least 3 reviews in 235/70 R16 to be ranked; the order weights a tire's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.

Summer tires

The highest rated Summer tire in 235/70 R16 is the Avon Ranger - 85% from 4 owner reviews in this size.

Summer tires ranked by owner rating in 235/70 R16
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Avon Ranger 85% 4 46,000 miles 8.1

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All Season tires

The highest rated All Season tire in 235/70 R16 is the Pirelli Scorpion STR - 92% from 3 owner reviews in this size.

All Season tires ranked by owner rating in 235/70 R16
# Tire Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed TR Score
1 Pirelli Scorpion STR 92% 3 61,000 miles 7.6

Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tires → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4

TR Score is the tire's overall Tire Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tire - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.

235/70 R16 EU tire label data

EU label values are declared for each individual size, so the figures here are exact for 235/70 R16 rather than a range across a model. 182 tires carry label data in this size. The most common load index is 106 (up to 950 kg per tire). Speed ratings on offer: H (210 km/h), T (190 km/h), S (180 km/h), R (170 km/h), Q (160 km/h). 94 tires in this size carry the 3PMSF severe snow marking.

A Best wet grip

6 tires in this size hold the top EU wet grip rating, class A. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

B Lowest rolling resistance

The most fuel efficient choice: 7 tires in this size reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring on Tire Reviews:

69dB Quietest tires

The quietest 235/70 R16 tires are labelled at 69 dB external noise:

Label values come from the EU EPREL database and apply to the EU market versions of each tire. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict - the tests and owner ratings above tell you far more.

What does 235/70 R16 mean?

A 235/70 R16 tire is 235 mm wide, its sidewall is 70% of that width (165 mm) tall, and it fits a 16 inch wheel. That gives an overall diameter of roughly 735 mm.

235/70 R16 nominal dimensions
Section width235 mm
Sidewall height165 mm
Rim diameter16" (406 mm)
Overall diameter≈ 735 mm
Circumference≈ 2,310 mm
Revolutions per km≈ 433
Revolutions per mile≈ 697

Also written as

235/70R16 235/70 ZR16 235-70-16 235 70 16

Figures are calculated from the nominal size. A loaded, rolling tire runs a few percent smaller, and true widths vary slightly between makes.

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Every tire reviewed in 235/70 R16

The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 14 tires have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.

All tires reviewed in 235/70 R16
Tire Season Owner rating Reviews Distance reviewed
Avon Ranger Summer 85% 4 46,000 miles
Pirelli Scorpion STR All Season 92% 3 61,000 miles
BFGoodrich AllTerrain TA KO Discontinued All Season 78% 2 150,000 miles
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season All Season 77% 2 40,000 miles
Forceum ATZ All Season 55% 2 585,000 miles

Reviews only cover part of the market: 347 tires are made in 235/70 R16. Browse every 235/70 R16 tire →

What drivers say about their 235/70 R16 tires

The most recent owner reviews fitted in this size, in their own words.

87%
Nokian Outpost APT 235/70 R16 Jeep Libery 30,000 miles January 27, 2026
I was using Nokian snow tires for a few years (just in winter) when I got pretty poor and used them all that summer. And they still had good enough tread to be used again that next winter. Amazing tread wear for a winter tire compared to the high end Blizzacks that if you go over a spot of dry ground looses a 32th" of tread. So I decided to try the Outpost APT when I got new tires figuring (hoping) they would last as long and I won't need snow tires again. They have exceeded all expectations. They have over 30,000 miles these last 2 years and still look new to me and I am a tire beater. I hunt and drive on gravel roads up in the woods for hours sometimes. Had to commute to a new job 30 miles there and 30 miles back 4 days a week for a year. Always comfortable, good handling, riding tires. Best I've had. Just turned in the 2007 Jeep liberty they were on and bought a milder Rav 4 and put a set on them hoping for the same experience.
81%
Cooper Discoverer Road Trail AT 235/70 R16 Toyota RAV4 200 miles January 25, 2024
I picked up some Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail ATs for my 2017 RAV4 AWD, in 235/70r16. I haven't seen many reviews of these yet, so I wanted to give some of my thoughts. I've only had them for about a week so I can't give any advice on how they'll hold up, but I have loved them so far. In central PA, we've also had a nice variety of weather in the period since I've gotten them, so they've been tested in several conditions already. ​
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Wet Traction - 9.5/10​
Really confidence-inspiring wet grip. This is always a question mark with AT tires, but absolutely no trouble at all with these. Braking is especially impressive, even in standing water.​
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Dry Traction - 8/10​
Nothing to complain about here - stopping distance and dry traction are both more than adequate for an all-terrain tire.​
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Snow Traction - 9/10​
Really impressive snow traction. I tested in deep snow and a variety of slushy conditions. The RAV4 had no trouble at all going through 4-6 inches of snow (on grass), even even starting up a hill in those conditions provided no trouble at all. Braking is also impressive in the snow, inspiring confidence on my snow-covered driveway.​
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Comfort/Noise 8/10​
They definitely are a little bit stiffer going over bumps than the standard all-season tires that were on the vehicle before, but nothing I would consider to be viscerally unpleasant. Noise is relatively silent, with the addition of maybe a very slight hum at highway speeds.​
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Overall, I have absolutely no regrets with my purchase, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these for a person who is interested in a fairly rugged tire that can handle all conditions adequately.
80%
Avon Ranger 235/70 R16 Land Rover Discovery 2 8,000 miles April 25, 2021
I drive a 2001 TD5 D2 with a 2 inch lift. I can not fault these tires for normal road use and occasions off road work. Very good in the snow and wet. I have been advised that using these tires for a trip to Moroco may not be a good idea due to them being a re tread.
80%
Avon Ranger 235/70 R16 Jeep Libery 10,000 miles December 14, 2020
These are a heavily treaded all terrain tire. They are designed for the rough, They came new with 12mm of tread, they are 3 peak mountain snow rated. They are the same pattern as BFG all terrain MK1 at a fraction of the price. I paid £60 each. They have seen snow, mud and heavy rain over the last 12 to 18 months. I live in the Welsh Hills. The roads are pretty poor. These tires are excellent. They grip in all conditions. They will push wide in the wet, but that's to be expected, they are not a high speed tire. They are relatively noisy compared to road biased tires, but not excessively. They don't make long journeys a drag. Fuel wise I have lost around 2mpg compared to the nexen Rodians that came on the Jeep. I have run them for 14 months and have lost 2mm tread. On motorway, and rural roads, back roads and off road tracks. They have a really stiff sidewall, they were hard to mount and had to be warmed to flex and be able to fit on the rim. However they balanced easily. Really good quality remould.
0%
Cooper Discoverer MS 235/70 R16 Jeep 43,000 miles October 18, 2020
The Cooper Discoverer M+S where mounted on the car (Jeep Grand Cherokee 1997 4.0 I6) when I bought it second hand. It had about 196000km on the clock at the time, unsure how long the previous owner had used them, and I sold the car at 266000km. During the time, I used the tires all year around in the middle to southern parts of Sweden. Mid ownership, I had to replace a pair due to an unfortunate puncture on a rear tire, which was caused by a very sharp piece of steel perforating the rubber and lining. I got a new pair for the rear axle and trucked on for another year or so. They performed excellent in snow and ice as well as in the colder months of spring and fall. The grip was excellent on all surfaces: asphalt, gravel, dirt roads, packed snow, ice, sand, grass and mud. I cannot however speak to the performance on offroad trails as I never did that stuff. Especially the grip performance on packed and loose snow on highway roads was outstanding, even when putting on the gas and blazing on at 100km/h. I could really feel that I could trust the tires doing an excellent job at keeping the car on the road, even when plowing through slush and strings of snow on the road, only keeping the car pointing in the direction you want to go. The downsides with the tire from my experience, was the softness of the rubber during the summer. The grip was good on dry and wet roads even around 30 degrees C, but the car felt a lot like a boat on high seas. The road feedback and especially the handling was mediocre, perhaps decent at best as quick turnings of the wheel doesn't equate to sharp turnings. Road noice was nothing really to get upset about, but I figure that summer tires would be significantly more quite. The ride comfort was excellent though. After using the tires for 70000km or 43000miles, the tread was shoing signs of wear on the front axle (as I got new ones on the rear), but had at least one, or perhaps two seasons left. In my opinion, if you are looking for a reliable, dependable, comfortable allround truck/4x4 tire for daily on- and light offroad use and are not concerned with looks and handling, I would highly recommend the Cooper Discoverer M+S. As a winter tire for your 4x4, this is excellent.
65%
BFGoodrich AllTerrain TA KO 235/70 R16 Land Rover Discovery Series 2 TD5 75,000 miles September 16, 2020
I've bought these BF to get better performance off-road while using 50/50 on/off-road environment. These was the best tires I had for weekend off-road usage or sometimes a more agressive all terrain driving and hill descent on dry or mud conditions. Very good grip off-road Good for snow, never tested on ice Not very good for sand as we need to lower pressure a lot (until about 13 PSI) compared to other softer tires I'll change to another brand because despite I like them a lot they don't perform well on road specially on wet conditions where I drastically loose steering and break capacity They lasted for almost 6 years/75000 miles rolling every day what I consider an excellent duration
81%
Avon Ranger 235/70 R16 Jeep Libery 6,000 miles August 23, 2020
They started with over 12mm of tread, they are remoulds using the old bfg all terrain pattern, they are 3PMS snow rated. I have run them on motorway, back roads, snow, deep muddy fields and confirm, they defy all expectations of a remould. They balance well although are difficult to mount due to a really stiff sidewall. They are obviously noisy compared to a road tire, and slightly more than the Goodyear Wrangler AT that was originally fitted. Fuel economy has dropped only by 1 or 2 mpg. In snow they are strong and grippy, no squeal in rain, mud they just dig in, used recently to recover several cars bogged in at a camp site. I have run around 6000 miles, barely a mm has gone from tread.
0%
BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO2 235/70 R16 Suzuki 30,000 miles December 20, 2019
Off road king with no punctures but with the price of the on road quality

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