265/80R16 tire size in inches
A 265/80R16 tire measures
32.7" tall × 10.4" wide
8.35" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 617 revolutions per mile.
265/80R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (212 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
265/80R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.69 inches (830 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.35 inches (212 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 102.7 inches (2,609 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 617 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 383 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.7x10.4R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 265/80R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 265/80R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/75R16 | 32.83" | 11.22" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R16 | 32.40" | 9.65" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R16 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/85R16 | 33.07" | 10.04" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 295/70R16 | 32.26" | 11.61" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R16 | 32.24" | 10.83" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 32.06" | 10.04" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 33.32" | 10.83" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/75R16 | 33.42" | 11.61" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | −3.0% | 58.2 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/35R24 | 24" | 32.68" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/70R17 | 17" | 32.71" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/40R24 | 24" | 32.66" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 17" | 32.65" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/85R15 | 15" | 32.74" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/55R19 | 19" | 32.64" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/50R21 | 21" | 32.61" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R22 | 22" | 32.61" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 305/65R17 | 17" | 32.61" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/55R20 | 20" | 32.78" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/70R18 | 18" | 32.61" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 325/50R20 | 20" | 32.80" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/80R16narrower: 32.1" × 10.0"
- 275/80R16wider: 33.3" × 10.8"
- 265/75R16lower profile: 31.6" × 10.4"
- 265/85R16taller sidewall: 33.7" × 10.4"
Compare 265/80R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/80R16 tire?
- A 265/80R16 tire is 32.7 inches tall (830 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 8.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/80R16 mean?
- 265/80R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (212 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/80R16 tire make?
- About 617 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 102.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/80R16 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 285/75R16 instead of 265/80R16?
- 285/75R16 is +0.14 inches (+0.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.