295/50R16 tire size in inches
A 295/50R16 tire measures
27.6" tall × 11.6" wide
5.81" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 730 revolutions per mile.
295/50R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/50R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.61 inches (701 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.81 inches (148 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 86.8 inches (2,204 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 730 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 454 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.6x11.6R16 |
| 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 295/50R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/50R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185/80R16 | 27.65" | 7.28" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R16 | 27.71" | 6.89" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R16 | 27.85" | 8.46" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R16 | 27.91" | 10.83" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R16 | 27.30" | 8.07" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 27.22" | 11.22" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R16 | 28.03" | 9.25" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R16 | 28.05" | 10.04" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/45R20 | 20" | 27.62" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/55R17 | 17" | 27.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/25R22 | 22" | 27.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/40R18 | 18" | 27.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 17" | 27.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/25R21 | 21" | 27.59" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R18 | 18" | 27.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/35R20 | 20" | 27.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R19 | 19" | 27.66" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/65R14 | 14" | 27.56" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 325/30R20 | 20" | 27.68" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/30R22 | 22" | 27.55" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/50R16narrower: 27.2" × 11.2"
- 295/45R16lower profile: 26.5" × 11.6"
- 295/55R16taller sidewall: 28.8" × 11.6"
Compare 295/50R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/50R16 tire?
- A 295/50R16 tire is 27.6 inches tall (701 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/50R16 mean?
- 295/50R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/50R16 tire make?
- About 730 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/50R16 tire?
- Roughly 8.5" to 10.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 185/80R16 instead of 295/50R16?
- 185/80R16 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.