Tire Size Box

295/50R16 vs 295/60R16

295/60R16 compared with 295/50R16

+8.4% diameter, 0.0" width

295/60R16 is 29.94" tall vs 27.61". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

27.6"16" rim5.8"11.6" wide
295/50R16 (solid) compared with 295/60R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

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

65.0 mph

295/60R16 is +2.32 inches (+8.4%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/50R16295/60R16Difference%
Overall diameter27.61"29.94"+2.32"+8.4%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.81"6.97"+1.16"+20.0%
Circumference86.75"94.05"+7.30"+8.4%
Revolutions per mile730.4673.7−56.7−7.8%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/50R16 and you fit 295/60R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.7 mph+1.7 mph
30 mph32.5 mph+2.5 mph
40 mph43.4 mph+3.4 mph
50 mph54.2 mph+4.2 mph
60 mph65.0 mph+5.0 mph
65 mph70.5 mph+5.5 mph
70 mph75.9 mph+5.9 mph
75 mph81.3 mph+6.3 mph
80 mph86.7 mph+6.7 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/50R16 or 295/60R16?
295/60R16 is taller by 2.32 inches (29.94" vs 27.61"). 295/50R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/50R16 with 295/60R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +8.4%, 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 295/60R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/60R16 fitted (calibrated for 295/50R16), your real speed is 65.0 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 8.4%.
Will 295/60R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.16 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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