265/85R16 tire size in inches
A 265/85R16 tire measures
33.7" tall × 10.4" wide
8.87" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 598 revolutions per mile.
265/85R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (225 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
265/85R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.74 inches (857 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.87 inches (225 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 106.0 inches (2,692 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 598 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 371 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.7x10.4R16 |
| 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 265/85R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 265/85R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/80R16 | 33.95" | 11.22" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 295/75R16 | 33.42" | 11.61" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 33.32" | 10.83" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 275/85R16 | 34.41" | 10.83" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/85R16 | 33.07" | 10.04" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R16 | 33.00" | 12.50" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 295/80R16 | 34.58" | 11.61" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/75R16 | 32.83" | 11.22" | −2.7% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R18 | 18" | 33.71" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 295/55R21 | 21" | 33.78" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/35R24 | 24" | 33.78" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/50R21 | 21" | 33.80" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/70R17 | 17" | 33.81" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/75R18 | 18" | 33.65" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 335/60R18 | 18" | 33.83" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 285/75R17 | 17" | 33.83" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 315/55R20 | 20" | 33.64" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/50R22 | 22" | 33.61" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 305/65R18 | 18" | 33.61" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 305/40R24 | 24" | 33.61" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 265/85R16 tire?
- A 265/85R16 tire is 33.7 inches tall (857 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 8.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/85R16 mean?
- 265/85R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (225 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/85R16 tire make?
- About 598 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 106.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/85R16 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 285/80R16 instead of 265/85R16?
- 285/80R16 is +0.22 inches (+0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.