Tire Size Box

275/65R16 vs 295/65R16

295/65R16 compared with 275/65R16

+3.4% diameter, +0.8" width

295/65R16 is 31.10" tall vs 30.07". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

30.1"16" rim7.0"10.8" wide
275/65R16 (solid) compared with 295/65R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/65R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.0 mph

295/65R16 is +1.02 inches (+3.4%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

275/65R16295/65R16Difference%
Overall diameter30.07"31.10"+1.02"+3.4%
Section width10.83"11.61"+0.79"+7.3%
Sidewall height7.04"7.55"+0.51"+7.3%
Circumference94.48"97.70"+3.22"+3.4%
Revolutions per mile670.6648.5−22.1−3.3%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 275/65R16 and you fit 295/65R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.0 mph+1.0 mph
40 mph41.4 mph+1.4 mph
50 mph51.7 mph+1.7 mph
60 mph62.0 mph+2.0 mph
65 mph67.2 mph+2.2 mph
70 mph72.4 mph+2.4 mph
75 mph77.6 mph+2.6 mph
80 mph82.7 mph+2.7 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 275/65R16 or 295/65R16?
295/65R16 is taller by 1.02 inches (31.10" vs 30.07"). 295/65R16 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 275/65R16 with 295/65R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.4%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 295/65R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/65R16 fitted (calibrated for 275/65R16), your real speed is 62.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.4%.
Will 295/65R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.51 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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