225/75R16 tire size in inches
A 225/75R16 tire measures
29.3" tall × 8.9" wide
6.64" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 689 revolutions per mile.
225/75R16 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (169 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
225/75R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.29 inches (744 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 8.86 inches (225 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.64 inches (169 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 92.0 inches (2,337 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 689 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 428 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.0" to 7.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.3x8.9R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
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 225/75R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 225/75R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/60R16 | 29.46" | 11.22" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 29.05" | 7.68" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/70R16 | 28.95" | 9.25" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/80R16 | 28.91" | 8.07" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R16 | 28.78" | 11.61" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 215/75R16 | 28.70" | 8.46" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/40R20 | 20" | 29.29" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/70R18 | 18" | 29.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/35R22 | 22" | 29.30" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/55R20 | 20" | 29.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 235/50R20 | 20" | 29.25" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R21 | 21" | 29.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/40R19 | 19" | 29.24" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/35R20 | 20" | 29.23" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 285/55R17 | 17" | 29.34" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R21 | 21" | 29.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/50R18 | 18" | 29.22" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/25R24 | 24" | 29.22" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 215/75R16narrower: 28.7" × 8.5"
- 235/75R16wider: 29.9" × 9.3"
- 225/70R16lower profile: 28.4" × 8.9"
- 225/80R16taller sidewall: 30.2" × 8.9"
Compare 225/75R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 225/75R16 tire?
- A 225/75R16 tire is 29.3 inches tall (744 mm), calculated from the size. It is 8.9 inches wide with 6.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 225/75R16 mean?
- 225/75R16 means a tire 225 mm wide, with sidewalls 75% as tall as the tire is wide (169 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 225/75R16 tire make?
- About 689 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 225/75R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.0" to 7.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 285/60R16 instead of 225/75R16?
- 285/60R16 is +0.18 inches (+0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.4 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.