245/70R16 tire size in inches
A 245/70R16 tire measures
29.5" tall × 9.6" wide
6.75" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 684 revolutions per mile.
245/70R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
245/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.50 inches (749 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.75 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 92.7 inches (2,354 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 684 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 425 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.5x9.6R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 245/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 245/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/60R16 | 29.46" | 11.22" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29" | 8.86" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 29.05" | 7.68" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R16 | 28.95" | 9.25" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345/35R20 | 20" | 29.51" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/65R19 | 19" | 29.49" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/75R18 | 18" | 29.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/65R18 | 18" | 29.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/45R18 | 18" | 29.52" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/60R17 | 17" | 29.52" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R18 | 18" | 29.48" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/75R15 | 15" | 29.47" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R17 | 17" | 29.54" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/40R19 | 19" | 29.55" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/45R19 | 19" | 29.45" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 315/30R22 | 22" | 29.44" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/70R16narrower: 29.0" × 9.3"
- 255/70R16wider: 30.1" × 10.0"
- 245/65R16lower profile: 28.5" × 9.6"
- 245/75R16taller sidewall: 30.5" × 9.6"
Compare 245/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/70R16 tire?
- A 245/70R16 tire is 29.5 inches tall (749 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/70R16 mean?
- 245/70R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/70R16 tire make?
- About 684 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/70R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 285/60R16 instead of 245/70R16?
- 285/60R16 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.