Tire Size Box

295/60R16 vs 295/70R16

295/70R16 compared with 295/60R16

+7.8% diameter, 0.0" width

295/70R16 is 32.26" 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 295/70R16 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

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

64.7 mph

295/70R16 is +2.32 inches (+7.8%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

295/60R16295/70R16Difference%
Overall diameter29.94"32.26"+2.32"+7.8%
Section width11.61"11.61"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height6.97"8.13"+1.16"+16.7%
Circumference94.05"101.35"+7.30"+7.8%
Revolutions per mile673.7625.2−48.5−7.2%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 295/60R16 and you fit 295/70R16, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph21.6 mph+1.6 mph
30 mph32.3 mph+2.3 mph
40 mph43.1 mph+3.1 mph
50 mph53.9 mph+3.9 mph
60 mph64.7 mph+4.7 mph
65 mph70.0 mph+5.0 mph
70 mph75.4 mph+5.4 mph
75 mph80.8 mph+5.8 mph
80 mph86.2 mph+6.2 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 295/60R16 or 295/70R16?
295/70R16 is taller by 2.32 inches (32.26" vs 29.94"). 295/60R16 is the same width.
Can I replace 295/60R16 with 295/70R16?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +7.8%, 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 295/70R16 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 295/70R16 fitted (calibrated for 295/60R16), your real speed is 64.7 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 7.8%.
Will 295/70R16 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +1.16 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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