295/70R16 tire size in inches
A 295/70R16 tire measures
32.3" tall × 11.6" wide
8.13" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 625 revolutions per mile.
295/70R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (207 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.26 inches (819 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.13 inches (207 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 101.3 inches (2,574 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 625 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 388 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.3x11.6R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 295/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/75R16 | 32.24" | 10.83" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R16 | 32.40" | 9.65" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 32.06" | 10.04" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/80R16 | 32.69" | 10.43" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R16 | 31.71" | 11.22" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 285/75R16 | 32.83" | 11.22" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/75R16 | 31.65" | 10.43" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R16 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/85R16 | 33.07" | 10.04" | +2.5% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 245/80R16 | 31.43" | 9.65" | −2.6% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/40R22 | 22" | 32.24" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/45R20 | 20" | 32.22" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/50R21 | 21" | 32.22" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/55R19 | 19" | 32.21" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/80R15 | 15" | 32.32" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/50R19 | 19" | 32.19" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 355/40R21 | 21" | 32.18" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 235/55R22 | 22" | 32.18" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 285/55R20 | 20" | 32.34" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/40R24 | 24" | 32.35" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 315/45R21 | 21" | 32.16" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 275/70R17 | 17" | 32.16" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/70R16narrower: 31.7" × 11.2"
- 295/65R16lower profile: 31.1" × 11.6"
- 295/75R16taller sidewall: 33.4" × 11.6"
Compare 295/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/70R16 tire?
- A 295/70R16 tire is 32.3 inches tall (819 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 8.1 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/70R16 mean?
- 295/70R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (207 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/70R16 tire make?
- About 625 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 101.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/70R16 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 275/75R16 instead of 295/70R16?
- 275/75R16 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.