285/55R16 tire size in inches
A 285/55R16 tire measures
28.3" tall × 11.2" wide
6.17" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 712 revolutions per mile.
285/55R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
285/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.34 inches (720 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.17 inches (157 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 89.0 inches (2,262 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 712 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 442 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.3x11.2R16 |
| 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 285/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 285/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/85R16 | 28.38" | 7.28" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R16 | 28.28" | 7.68" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R16 | 28.40" | 8.86" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R16 | 28.52" | 10.43" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R16 | 28.54" | 9.65" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R16 | 28.11" | 8.07" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R16 | 28.05" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R16 | 28.03" | 9.25" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R16 | 28.70" | 8.46" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R16 | 27.91" | 10.83" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R16 | 28.78" | 11.61" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R16 | 27.85" | 8.46" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/40R20 | 20" | 28.35" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/45R20 | 20" | 28.33" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/55R19 | 19" | 28.31" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/35R21 | 21" | 28.30" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/70R17 | 17" | 28.30" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 355/30R20 | 20" | 28.39" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/85R14 | 14" | 28.39" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/45R19 | 19" | 28.39" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 295/40R19 | 19" | 28.29" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/75R15 | 15" | 28.29" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 325/25R22 | 22" | 28.40" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/40R21 | 21" | 28.40" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/55R16narrower: 27.9" × 10.8"
- 295/55R16wider: 28.8" × 11.6"
- 285/50R16lower profile: 27.2" × 11.2"
- 285/60R16taller sidewall: 29.5" × 11.2"
Compare 285/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/55R16 tire?
- A 285/55R16 tire is 28.3 inches tall (720 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 6.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/55R16 mean?
- 285/55R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (157 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/55R16 tire make?
- About 712 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 89.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/55R16 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 185/85R16 instead of 285/55R16?
- 185/85R16 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.