285/60R16 tire size in inches
A 285/60R16 tire measures
29.5" tall × 11.2" wide
6.73" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 684 revolutions per mile.
285/60R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
285/60R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.46 inches (748 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.73 inches (171 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 92.6 inches (2,351 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 684 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 425 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.5x11.2R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 285/60R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 285/60R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | +0.3% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29" | 8.86" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 29.05" | 7.68" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R16 | 28.95" | 9.25" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R16 | 28.91" | 8.07" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R15 | 15" | 29.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/55R18 | 18" | 29.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/45R19 | 19" | 29.45" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/30R22 | 22" | 29.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/65R19 | 19" | 29.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/80R14 | 14" | 29.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R19 | 19" | 29.43" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/35R20 | 20" | 29.51" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R18 | 18" | 29.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 225/65R18 | 18" | 29.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/45R18 | 18" | 29.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/25R24 | 24" | 29.41" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/60R16narrower: 29.0" × 10.8"
- 295/60R16wider: 29.9" × 11.6"
- 285/55R16lower profile: 28.3" × 11.2"
- 285/65R16taller sidewall: 30.6" × 11.2"
Compare 285/60R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/60R16 tire?
- A 285/60R16 tire is 29.5 inches tall (748 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 6.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/60R16 mean?
- 285/60R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (171 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/60R16 tire make?
- About 684 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/60R16 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 245/70R16 instead of 285/60R16?
- 245/70R16 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.