245/75R16 tire size in inches
A 245/75R16 tire measures
30.5" tall × 9.6" wide
7.23" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 662 revolutions per mile.
245/75R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (184 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
245/75R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.47 inches (774 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.23 inches (184 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 95.7 inches (2,431 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 662 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 411 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.5x9.6R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 245/75R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 245/75R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R16 | 30.17" | 8.86" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/65R16 | 31.10" | 11.61" | +2.1% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/60R17 | 17" | 30.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/55R19 | 19" | 30.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/45R20 | 20" | 30.45" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R24 | 24" | 30.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/80R15 | 15" | 30.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/70R17 | 17" | 30.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R20 | 20" | 30.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/35R21 | 21" | 30.51" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/65R19 | 19" | 30.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/45R19 | 19" | 30.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/60R18 | 18" | 30.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/35R22 | 22" | 30.41" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/75R16narrower: 29.9" × 9.3"
- 255/75R16wider: 31.1" × 10.0"
- 245/70R16lower profile: 29.5" × 9.6"
- 245/80R16taller sidewall: 31.4" × 9.6"
Compare 245/75R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/75R16 tire?
- A 245/75R16 tire is 30.5 inches tall (774 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 7.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/75R16 mean?
- 245/75R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (184 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/75R16 tire make?
- About 662 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 95.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/75R16 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 215/85R16 instead of 245/75R16?
- 215/85R16 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.