Tire Size Box

275/80R16 vs 295/80R16

295/80R16 compared with 275/80R16

+3.8% diameter, +0.8" width

295/80R16 is 34.58" tall vs 33.32". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

33.3"16" rim8.7"10.8" wide
275/80R16 (solid) compared with 295/80R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/80R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.3 mph

295/80R16 is +1.26 inches (+3.8%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

275/80R16295/80R16Difference%
Overall diameter33.32"34.58"+1.26"+3.8%
Section width10.83"11.61"+0.79"+7.3%
Sidewall height8.66"9.29"+0.63"+7.3%
Circumference104.69"108.64"+3.96"+3.8%
Revolutions per mile605.2583.2−22.0−3.6%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 275/80R16 and you fit 295/80R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.5 mph+1.5 mph
50 mph51.9 mph+1.9 mph
60 mph62.3 mph+2.3 mph
65 mph67.5 mph+2.5 mph
70 mph72.6 mph+2.6 mph
75 mph77.8 mph+2.8 mph
80 mph83.0 mph+3.0 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 275/80R16 or 295/80R16?
295/80R16 is taller by 1.26 inches (34.58" vs 33.32"). 295/80R16 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 275/80R16 with 295/80R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.8%, 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 295/80R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/80R16 fitted (calibrated for 275/80R16), your real speed is 62.3 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.8%.
Will 295/80R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.63 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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