33x12.50R16 tire size in inches
A 33x12.50R16 tire measures
33.0" tall × 12.5" wide
8.50" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 611 revolutions per mile.
33x12.50R16 is a flotation (inch) size: 33 inches tall, 12.50 inches wide, for a 16 inch wheel. The R means radial construction.
33x12.50R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.00 inches (838 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.50 inches (318 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.50 inches (216 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 103.7 inches (2,633 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 611 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 380 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.5" to 11.0" |
| Aspect ratio (equivalent) | 68% |
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 33x12.50R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 33x12.50R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/85R16 | 33.07" | 10.04" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/75R16 | 32.83" | 11.22" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/80R16 | 32.69" | 10.43" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 33.32" | 10.83" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/75R16 | 33.42" | 11.61" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/85R16 | 32.40" | 9.65" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/85R16 | 33.74" | 10.43" | +2.2% | 61.3 mph | Compare |
| 295/70R16 | 32.26" | 11.61" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R16 | 32.24" | 10.83" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 32.06" | 10.04" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/80R16 | 33.95" | 11.22" | +2.9% | 61.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33x12.50R15 | 15" | 33.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R17 | 17" | 33.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R18 | 18" | 33.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R20 | 20" | 33.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R22 | 22" | 33.00" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/60R20 | 20" | 32.99" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/50R21 | 21" | 33.01" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/40R24 | 24" | 32.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 355/50R19 | 19" | 32.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/35R24 | 24" | 32.96" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/55R22 | 22" | 33.04" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/80R15 | 15" | 32.95" | −0.1% | Compare |
Compare 33x12.50R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 33x12.50R16 tire?
- A 33x12.50R16 tire is 33.0 inches tall (838 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.5 inches wide with 8.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 33x12.50R16 mean?
- 33x12.50R16 is a flotation (inch) size: 33 inches tall, 12.50 inches wide, for a 16 inch wheel. The R means radial construction.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 33x12.50R16 tire make?
- About 611 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 103.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 33x12.50R16 tire?
- Roughly 8.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 255/85R16 instead of 33x12.50R16?
- 255/85R16 is +0.07 inches (+0.2%) 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.