275/70R16 tire size in inches
A 275/70R16 tire measures
31.2" tall × 10.8" wide
7.58" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 647 revolutions per mile.
275/70R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (193 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
275/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.16 inches (791 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.58 inches (193 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 97.9 inches (2,486 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 647 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 402 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.2x10.8R16 |
| 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 275/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 275/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/65R16 | 31.10" | 11.61" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R16 | 31.43" | 9.65" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R16 | 31.65" | 10.43" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R16 | 31.71" | 11.22" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | −2.5% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315/45R20 | 20" | 31.16" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/55R21 | 21" | 31.18" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/40R20 | 20" | 31.18" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/50R18 | 18" | 31.19" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/30R24 | 24" | 31.20" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/55R18 | 18" | 31.21" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/60R20 | 20" | 31.10" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/45R21 | 21" | 31.10" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/50R20 | 20" | 31.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/45R19 | 19" | 31.22" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/35R22 | 22" | 31.23" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/40R21 | 21" | 31.24" | +0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 265/70R16narrower: 30.6" × 10.4"
- 285/70R16wider: 31.7" × 11.2"
- 275/65R16lower profile: 30.1" × 10.8"
- 275/75R16taller sidewall: 32.2" × 10.8"
Compare 275/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 275/70R16 tire?
- A 275/70R16 tire is 31.2 inches tall (791 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 7.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/70R16 mean?
- 275/70R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (193 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/70R16 tire make?
- About 647 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 97.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/70R16 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 295/65R16 instead of 275/70R16?
- 295/65R16 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.