255/60R16 tire size in inches
A 255/60R16 tire measures
28.0" tall × 10.0" wide
6.02" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 719 revolutions per mile.
255/60R16 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
255/60R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 28.05 inches (712 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.02 inches (153 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 88.1 inches (2,238 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 719 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 447 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 28.0x10.0R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 255/60R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 255/60R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R16 | 28.03" | 9.25" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 205/75R16 | 28.11" | 8.07" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R16 | 27.91" | 10.83" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R16 | 27.85" | 8.46" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 195/80R16 | 28.28" | 7.68" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R16 | 28.34" | 11.22" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R16 | 27.71" | 6.89" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 185/85R16 | 28.38" | 7.28" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 225/70R16 | 28.40" | 8.86" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R16 | 27.65" | 7.28" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 27.61" | 11.61" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/55R17 | 17" | 28.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 195/85R15 | 15" | 28.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/65R15 | 15" | 28.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/70R14 | 14" | 28.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/50R18 | 18" | 28.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/85R13 | 13" | 28.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/45R19 | 19" | 28.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R20 | 20" | 28.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/35R21 | 21" | 28.03" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 255/30R22 | 22" | 28.02" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 225/40R21 | 21" | 28.09" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 215/65R17 | 17" | 28.00" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/60R16narrower: 27.6" × 9.6"
- 265/60R16wider: 28.5" × 10.4"
- 255/55R16lower profile: 27.0" × 10.0"
- 255/65R16taller sidewall: 29.1" × 10.0"
Compare 255/60R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/60R16 tire?
- A 255/60R16 tire is 28.0 inches tall (712 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 6.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/60R16 mean?
- 255/60R16 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/60R16 tire make?
- About 719 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 88.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/60R16 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 235/65R16 instead of 255/60R16?
- 235/65R16 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.