245/80R16 tire size in inches
A 245/80R16 tire measures
31.4" tall × 9.6" wide
7.72" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 642 revolutions per mile.
245/80R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (196 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
245/80R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.43 inches (798 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.72 inches (196 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 98.7 inches (2,508 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 642 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 399 |
| Approximate rim width | 6.5" to 8.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 31.4x9.6R16 |
| 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 245/80R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 245/80R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/75R16 | 31.65" | 10.43" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R16 | 31.16" | 10.83" | −0.9% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/70R16 | 31.71" | 11.22" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | +0.9% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/65R16 | 31.10" | 11.61" | −1.1% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | −2.0% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 32.06" | 10.04" | +2.0% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/75R16 | 32.24" | 10.83" | +2.6% | 61.5 mph | Compare |
| 295/70R16 | 32.26" | 11.61" | +2.6% | 61.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | −2.6% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/50R21 | 21" | 31.43" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/30R24 | 24" | 31.44" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/45R21 | 21" | 31.45" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/60R17 | 17" | 31.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/60R18 | 18" | 31.46" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/50R19 | 19" | 31.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/85R15 | 15" | 31.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/75R17 | 17" | 31.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R20 | 20" | 31.48" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/45R22 | 22" | 31.39" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/70R18 | 18" | 31.50" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/35R22 | 22" | 31.51" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 235/80R16narrower: 30.8" × 9.3"
- 255/80R16wider: 32.1" × 10.0"
- 245/75R16lower profile: 30.5" × 9.6"
- 245/85R16taller sidewall: 32.4" × 9.6"
Compare 245/80R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 245/80R16 tire?
- A 245/80R16 tire is 31.4 inches tall (798 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 7.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/80R16 mean?
- 245/80R16 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (196 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/80R16 tire make?
- About 642 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 98.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/80R16 tire?
- Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 265/75R16 instead of 245/80R16?
- 265/75R16 is +0.22 inches (+0.7%) 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.