Tire Size Box

275/85R16 vs 295/85R16

295/85R16 compared with 275/85R16

+3.9% diameter, +0.8" width

295/85R16 is 35.74" tall vs 34.41". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

34.4"16" rim9.2"10.8" wide
275/85R16 (solid) compared with 295/85R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 295/85R16 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.3 mph

295/85R16 is +1.34 inches (+3.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

275/85R16295/85R16Difference%
Overall diameter34.41"35.74"+1.34"+3.9%
Section width10.83"11.61"+0.79"+7.3%
Sidewall height9.20"9.87"+0.67"+7.3%
Circumference108.09"112.29"+4.21"+3.9%
Revolutions per mile586.2564.2−22.0−3.7%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 275/85R16 and you fit 295/85R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.8 mph+0.8 mph
30 mph31.2 mph+1.2 mph
40 mph41.6 mph+1.6 mph
50 mph51.9 mph+1.9 mph
60 mph62.3 mph+2.3 mph
65 mph67.5 mph+2.5 mph
70 mph72.7 mph+2.7 mph
75 mph77.9 mph+2.9 mph
80 mph83.1 mph+3.1 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 275/85R16 or 295/85R16?
295/85R16 is taller by 1.34 inches (35.74" vs 34.41"). 295/85R16 is wider by 0.79 inches.
Can I replace 275/85R16 with 295/85R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.9%, 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 295/85R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/85R16 fitted (calibrated for 275/85R16), your real speed is 62.3 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.9%.
Will 295/85R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.67 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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