255/70R16 tire size in inches
A 255/70R16 tire measures
30.1" tall × 10.0" wide
7.03" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 671 revolutions per mile.
255/70R16 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (179 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
255/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.06 inches (763 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.03 inches (179 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 94.4 inches (2,398 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 671 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 417 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.1x10.0R16 |
| 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 255/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 255/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R16 | 30.17" | 8.86" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/85R15 | 15" | 30.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/75R15 | 15" | 30.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/65R17 | 17" | 30.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/80R14 | 14" | 30.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/60R18 | 18" | 30.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/55R19 | 19" | 30.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R20 | 20" | 30.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/45R21 | 21" | 30.04" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/40R22 | 22" | 30.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/65R18 | 18" | 30.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R24 | 24" | 30.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/45R20 | 20" | 30.10" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/70R16narrower: 29.5" × 9.6"
- 265/70R16wider: 30.6" × 10.4"
- 255/65R16lower profile: 29.1" × 10.0"
- 255/75R16taller sidewall: 31.1" × 10.0"
Compare 255/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/70R16 tire?
- A 255/70R16 tire is 30.1 inches tall (763 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 7.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/70R16 mean?
- 255/70R16 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (179 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/70R16 tire make?
- About 671 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/70R16 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 275/65R16 instead of 255/70R16?
- 275/65R16 is +0.02 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.