265/55R16 tire size in inches
A 265/55R16 tire measures
27.5" tall × 10.4" wide
5.74" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 734 revolutions per mile.
265/55R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
265/55R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 27.48 inches (698 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.74 inches (146 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 86.3 inches (2,193 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 734 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 456 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 27.5x10.4R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 265/55R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 265/55R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/75R16 | 27.52" | 7.68" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/65R16 | 27.52" | 8.86" | +0.1% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/60R16 | 27.57" | 9.65" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R16 | 27.61" | 11.61" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/70R16 | 27.30" | 8.07" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 185/80R16 | 27.65" | 7.28" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 175/85R16 | 27.71" | 6.89" | +0.9% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 27.22" | 11.22" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/70R16 | 27.85" | 8.46" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R16 | 27.10" | 9.25" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R16 | 27.04" | 10.04" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/55R16 | 27.91" | 10.83" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R21 | 21" | 27.48" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/75R13 | 13" | 27.47" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 215/50R19 | 19" | 27.46" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/65R17 | 17" | 27.49" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/30R21 | 21" | 27.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 295/45R17 | 17" | 27.45" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/70R14 | 14" | 27.50" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/30R20 | 20" | 27.44" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/50R17 | 17" | 27.43" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 265/60R15 | 15" | 27.52" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/65R15 | 15" | 27.54" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 275/25R22 | 22" | 27.41" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/55R16narrower: 27.0" × 10.0"
- 275/55R16wider: 27.9" × 10.8"
- 265/50R16lower profile: 26.4" × 10.4"
- 265/60R16taller sidewall: 28.5" × 10.4"
Compare 265/55R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/55R16 tire?
- A 265/55R16 tire is 27.5 inches tall (698 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 5.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/55R16 mean?
- 265/55R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (146 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/55R16 tire make?
- About 734 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 86.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/55R16 tire?
- Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/75R16 instead of 265/55R16?
- 195/75R16 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.