245/85R16 tire size in inches
A 245/85R16 tire measures
32.4" tall × 9.6" wide
8.20" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 623 revolutions per mile.
245/85R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (208 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
245/85R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.40 inches (823 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.20 inches (208 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 101.8 inches (2,585 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 623 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 387 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.4x9.6R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 245/85R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 245/85R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/70R16 | 32.26" | 11.61" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R16 | 32.24" | 10.83" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/80R16 | 32.69" | 10.43" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 32.06" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 285/75R16 | 32.83" | 11.22" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R16 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/85R16 | 33.07" | 10.04" | +2.1% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | −2.1% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R16 | 31.71" | 11.22" | −2.1% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R16 | 31.65" | 10.43" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 33.32" | 10.83" | +2.9% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R16 | 31.43" | 9.65" | −3.0% | 58.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/50R20 | 20" | 32.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/35R24 | 24" | 32.41" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/60R18 | 18" | 32.41" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/30R24 | 24" | 32.39" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/50R22 | 22" | 32.43" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/40R24 | 24" | 32.35" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/45R22 | 22" | 32.45" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/55R20 | 20" | 32.34" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/60R19 | 19" | 32.46" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/75R18 | 18" | 32.47" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/80R15 | 15" | 32.32" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/55R21 | 21" | 32.48" | +0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 245/85R16 tire?
- A 245/85R16 tire is 32.4 inches tall (823 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 8.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/85R16 mean?
- 245/85R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (208 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/85R16 tire make?
- About 623 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 101.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/85R16 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 295/70R16 instead of 245/85R16?
- 295/70R16 is −0.14 inches (−0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.