Tire Size Box

275/70R16 vs 295/70R16

295/70R16 compared with 275/70R16

+3.5% diameter, +0.8" width

295/70R16 is 32.26" tall vs 31.16". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

31.2"16" rim7.6"10.8" wide
275/70R16 (solid) compared with 295/70R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/70R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.1 mph

295/70R16 is +1.10 inches (+3.5%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

275/70R16295/70R16Difference%
Overall diameter31.16"32.26"+1.10"+3.5%
Section width10.83"11.61"+0.79"+7.3%
Sidewall height7.58"8.13"+0.55"+7.3%
Circumference97.88"101.35"+3.46"+3.5%
Revolutions per mile647.3625.2−22.1−3.4%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 275/70R16 and you fit 295/70R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.4 mph+1.4 mph
50 mph51.8 mph+1.8 mph
60 mph62.1 mph+2.1 mph
65 mph67.3 mph+2.3 mph
70 mph72.5 mph+2.5 mph
75 mph77.7 mph+2.7 mph
80 mph82.8 mph+2.8 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 275/70R16 or 295/70R16?
295/70R16 is taller by 1.10 inches (32.26" vs 31.16"). 295/70R16 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 275/70R16 with 295/70R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.5%, 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 295/70R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/70R16 fitted (calibrated for 275/70R16), your real speed is 62.1 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.5%.
Will 295/70R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.55 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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