185/80R16 tire size in inches
A 185/80R16 tire measures
27.7" tall × 7.3" wide
5.83" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 729 revolutions per mile.
185/80R16 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
185/80R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.65 inches (702 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 7.28 inches (185 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.83 inches (148 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 86.9 inches (2,207 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 729 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 453 |
| Approximate rim width | 5.0" to 6.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.7x7.3R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.
Sizes that can replace 185/80R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 185/80R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/50R16 | 27.61" | 11.61" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R16 | 27.71" | 6.89" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R16 | 27.48" | 10.43" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R16 | 27.85" | 8.46" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R16 | 27.91" | 10.83" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R16 | 27.30" | 8.07" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 235/65R16 | 28.03" | 9.25" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/60R16 | 28.05" | 10.04" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 27.22" | 11.22" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/50R18 | 18" | 27.65" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/40R19 | 19" | 27.66" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R17 | 17" | 27.63" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/30R20 | 20" | 27.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/45R19 | 19" | 27.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/35R19 | 19" | 27.68" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/60R18 | 18" | 27.69" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/45R20 | 20" | 27.62" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/75R15 | 15" | 27.70" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R17 | 17" | 27.61" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/25R22 | 22" | 27.61" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 305/40R18 | 18" | 27.61" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 175/80R16narrower: 27.0" × 6.9"
- 195/80R16wider: 28.3" × 7.7"
- 185/75R16lower profile: 26.9" × 7.3"
- 185/85R16taller sidewall: 28.4" × 7.3"
Compare 185/80R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 185/80R16 tire?
- A 185/80R16 tire is 27.7 inches tall (702 mm), calculated from the size. It is 7.3 inches wide with 5.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 185/80R16 mean?
- 185/80R16 means a tire 185 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (148 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 185/80R16 tire make?
- About 729 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 185/80R16 tire?
- Roughly 5.0" to 6.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 295/50R16 instead of 185/80R16?
- 295/50R16 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.