265/75R16 tire size in inches
A 265/75R16 tire measures
31.6" tall × 10.4" wide
7.82" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 637 revolutions per mile.
265/75R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (199 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
265/75R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.65 inches (804 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.82 inches (199 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 99.4 inches (2,526 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 637 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 396 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.6x10.4R16 |
| 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 265/75R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 265/75R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R16 | 31.71" | 11.22" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R16 | 31.43" | 9.65" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 32.06" | 10.04" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R16 | 31.16" | 10.83" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/65R16 | 31.10" | 11.61" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R16 | 32.24" | 10.83" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/70R16 | 32.26" | 11.61" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R16 | 32.40" | 9.65" | +2.4% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | −2.7% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/50R22 | 22" | 31.65" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/55R18 | 18" | 31.64" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 325/30R24 | 24" | 31.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/50R20 | 20" | 31.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/55R21 | 21" | 31.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/80R15 | 15" | 31.69" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/70R17 | 17" | 31.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/40R22 | 22" | 31.61" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/65R17 | 17" | 31.59" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/35R24 | 24" | 31.58" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 355/45R19 | 19" | 31.58" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/60R20 | 20" | 31.57" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/75R16narrower: 31.1" × 10.0"
- 275/75R16wider: 32.2" × 10.8"
- 265/70R16lower profile: 30.6" × 10.4"
- 265/80R16taller sidewall: 32.7" × 10.4"
Compare 265/75R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/75R16 tire?
- A 265/75R16 tire is 31.6 inches tall (804 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 7.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/75R16 mean?
- 265/75R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (199 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/75R16 tire make?
- About 637 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 99.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/75R16 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 285/70R16 instead of 265/75R16?
- 285/70R16 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.