Tire Size Box

295/55R16 vs 295/60R16

295/60R16 compared with 295/55R16

+4.0% diameter, 0.0" width

295/60R16 is 29.94" tall vs 28.78". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

28.8"16" rim6.4"11.6" wide
295/55R16 (solid) compared with 295/60R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/60R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.4 mph

295/60R16 is +1.16 inches (+4.0%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/55R16295/60R16Difference%
Overall diameter28.78"29.94"+1.16"+4.0%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height6.39"6.97"+0.58"+9.1%
Circumference90.40"94.05"+3.65"+4.0%
Revolutions per mile700.9673.7−27.2−3.9%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/55R16 and you fit 295/60R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.2 mph+1.2 mph
40 mph41.6 mph+1.6 mph
50 mph52.0 mph+2.0 mph
60 mph62.4 mph+2.4 mph
65 mph67.6 mph+2.6 mph
70 mph72.8 mph+2.8 mph
75 mph78.0 mph+3.0 mph
80 mph83.2 mph+3.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/55R16 or 295/60R16?
295/60R16 is taller by 1.16 inches (29.94" vs 28.78"). 295/55R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/55R16 with 295/60R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +4.0%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 295/60R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/60R16 fitted (calibrated for 295/55R16), your real speed is 62.4 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 4.0%.
Will 295/60R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.58 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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