Tire Size Box

295/60R16 vs 295/65R16

295/65R16 compared with 295/60R16

+3.9% diameter, 0.0" width

295/65R16 is 31.10" tall vs 29.94". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

29.9"16" rim7.0"11.6" wide
295/60R16 (solid) compared with 295/65R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

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

62.3 mph

295/65R16 is +1.16 inches (+3.9%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/60R16295/65R16Difference%
Overall diameter29.94"31.10"+1.16"+3.9%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height6.97"7.55"+0.58"+8.3%
Circumference94.05"97.70"+3.65"+3.9%
Revolutions per mile673.7648.5−25.2−3.7%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/60R16 and you fit 295/65R16, 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, 295/60R16 or 295/65R16?
295/65R16 is taller by 1.16 inches (31.10" vs 29.94"). 295/60R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/60R16 with 295/65R16?
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 295/65R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/65R16 fitted (calibrated for 295/60R16), your real speed is 62.3 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.9%.
Will 295/65R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.58 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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