285/50R16 tire size in inches
A 285/50R16 tire measures
27.2" tall × 11.2" wide
5.61" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 741 revolutions per mile.
285/50R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (143 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
285/50R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.22 inches (691 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.61 inches (143 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 85.5 inches (2,172 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 741 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 460 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.2x11.2R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 285/50R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 285/50R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/70R16 | 27.30" | 8.07" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R16 | 27.10" | 9.25" | −0.4% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R16 | 27.04" | 10.04" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R16 | 27.02" | 6.89" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R16 | 27.00" | 8.46" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R16 | 26.93" | 7.28" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | +1.1% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R16 | 26.83" | 10.83" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 27.61" | 11.61" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/25R22 | 22" | 27.22" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/60R18 | 18" | 27.21" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/35R18 | 18" | 27.23" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/30R20 | 20" | 27.20" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/35R21 | 21" | 27.20" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/25R21 | 21" | 27.20" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 185/70R17 | 17" | 27.20" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/50R18 | 18" | 27.25" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R21 | 21" | 27.26" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/55R17 | 17" | 27.18" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/80R13 | 13" | 27.17" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 195/80R15 | 15" | 27.28" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/50R16narrower: 26.8" × 10.8"
- 295/50R16wider: 27.6" × 11.6"
- 285/45R16lower profile: 26.1" × 11.2"
- 285/55R16taller sidewall: 28.3" × 11.2"
Compare 285/50R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/50R16 tire?
- A 285/50R16 tire is 27.2 inches tall (691 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 5.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/50R16 mean?
- 285/50R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (143 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/50R16 tire make?
- About 741 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 85.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/50R16 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 205/70R16 instead of 285/50R16?
- 205/70R16 is +0.08 inches (+0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.