265/65R16 tire size in inches
A 265/65R16 tire measures
29.6" tall × 10.4" wide
6.78" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 682 revolutions per mile.
265/65R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
265/65R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.56 inches (751 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.78 inches (172 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 92.9 inches (2,359 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 682 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 424 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.6x10.4R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 65% |
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 265/65R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 265/65R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R16 | 29.46" | 11.22" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29" | 8.86" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | +1.1% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 195/85R16 | 29.05" | 7.68" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/65R16 | 29.05" | 10.04" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/60R16 | 28.99" | 10.83" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/40R19 | 19" | 29.55" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 18" | 29.57" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 275/35R22 | 22" | 29.58" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/65R17 | 17" | 29.54" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/65R15 | 15" | 29.59" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/60R17 | 17" | 29.52" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/70R15 | 15" | 29.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/40R20 | 20" | 29.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 195/75R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 225/65R18 | 18" | 29.52" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/55R19 | 19" | 29.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/25R24 | 24" | 29.61" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/65R16narrower: 29.1" × 10.0"
- 275/65R16wider: 30.1" × 10.8"
- 265/60R16lower profile: 28.5" × 10.4"
- 265/70R16taller sidewall: 30.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/65R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/65R16 tire?
- A 265/65R16 tire is 29.6 inches tall (751 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 6.8 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/65R16 mean?
- 265/65R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 65% as tall as the tire is wide (172 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/65R16 tire make?
- About 682 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/65R16 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 215/80R16 instead of 265/65R16?
- 215/80R16 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.