295/65R16 tire size in inches
A 295/65R16 tire measures
31.1" tall × 11.6" wide
7.55" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 649 revolutions per mile.
295/65R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (192 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/65R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.10 inches (790 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.55 inches (192 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 97.7 inches (2,482 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 649 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 403 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.1x11.6R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 295/65R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/65R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R16 | 31.16" | 10.83" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R16 | 31.43" | 9.65" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R16 | 31.65" | 10.43" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R16 | 31.71" | 11.22" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/45R21 | 21" | 31.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/60R20 | 20" | 31.10" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/65R17 | 17" | 31.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/85R14 | 14" | 31.07" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/80R15 | 15" | 31.06" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/70R17 | 17" | 31.06" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/65R18 | 18" | 31.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/60R19 | 19" | 31.05" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/55R20 | 20" | 31.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/50R21 | 21" | 31.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 255/45R22 | 22" | 31.04" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 315/45R20 | 20" | 31.16" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/65R16narrower: 30.6" × 11.2"
- 295/60R16lower profile: 29.9" × 11.6"
- 295/70R16taller sidewall: 32.3" × 11.6"
Compare 295/65R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/65R16 tire?
- A 295/65R16 tire is 31.1 inches tall (790 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 7.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/65R16 mean?
- 295/65R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (192 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/65R16 tire make?
- About 649 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 97.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/65R16 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 225/85R16 instead of 295/65R16?
- 225/85R16 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.