275/55R16 tire size in inches
A 275/55R16 tire measures
27.9" tall × 10.8" wide
5.95" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 723 revolutions per mile.
275/55R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
275/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.91 inches (709 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.95 inches (151 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 87.7 inches (2,227 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 723 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 449 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.9x10.8R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 275/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 275/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/70R16 | 27.85" | 8.46" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R16 | 28.03" | 9.25" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R16 | 28.05" | 10.04" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R16 | 27.71" | 6.89" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R16 | 28.11" | 8.07" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R16 | 27.65" | 7.28" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 27.61" | 11.61" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R16 | 28.28" | 7.68" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/80R15 | 15" | 27.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/30R20 | 20" | 27.91" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/40R18 | 18" | 27.92" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 185/75R17 | 17" | 27.93" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/55R19 | 19" | 27.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/75R14 | 14" | 27.88" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/70R15 | 15" | 27.95" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/35R19 | 19" | 27.96" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/50R19 | 19" | 27.86" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/35R20 | 20" | 27.85" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/30R21 | 21" | 27.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/45R20 | 20" | 27.97" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 265/55R16narrower: 27.5" × 10.4"
- 285/55R16wider: 28.3" × 11.2"
- 275/50R16lower profile: 26.8" × 10.8"
- 275/60R16taller sidewall: 29.0" × 10.8"
Compare 275/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 275/55R16 tire?
- A 275/55R16 tire is 27.9 inches tall (709 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 6.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/55R16 mean?
- 275/55R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (151 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/55R16 tire make?
- About 723 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 87.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/55R16 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 215/70R16 instead of 275/55R16?
- 215/70R16 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.