295/55R16 tire size in inches
A 295/55R16 tire measures
28.8" tall × 11.6" wide
6.39" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 701 revolutions per mile.
295/55R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (162 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.78 inches (731 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.39 inches (162 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 90.4 inches (2,296 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 701 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 436 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 10.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.8x11.6R16 |
| 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 295/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/75R16 | 28.70" | 8.46" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R16 | 28.91" | 8.07" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R16 | 28.95" | 9.25" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/65R16 | 28.54" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/60R16 | 28.52" | 10.43" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 29.05" | 7.68" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R16 | 28.40" | 8.86" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R16 | 28.38" | 7.28" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R16 | 28.34" | 11.22" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R16 | 28.28" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/35R19 | 19" | 28.78" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 345/25R22 | 22" | 28.79" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/35R22 | 22" | 28.75" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 195/70R18 | 18" | 28.75" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/80R14 | 14" | 28.80" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/55R19 | 19" | 28.74" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/45R19 | 19" | 28.74" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/45R18 | 18" | 28.81" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/30R22 | 22" | 28.73" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/85R13 | 13" | 28.73" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/50R18 | 18" | 28.83" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 205/85R15 | 15" | 28.72" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/55R16narrower: 28.3" × 11.2"
- 295/50R16lower profile: 27.6" × 11.6"
- 295/60R16taller sidewall: 29.9" × 11.6"
Compare 295/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/55R16 tire?
- A 295/55R16 tire is 28.8 inches tall (731 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 6.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/55R16 mean?
- 295/55R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (162 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/55R16 tire make?
- About 701 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 90.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/55R16 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 215/75R16 instead of 295/55R16?
- 215/75R16 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.