265/70R16 tire size in inches
A 265/70R16 tire measures
30.6" tall × 10.4" wide
7.30" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 659 revolutions per mile.
265/70R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (186 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
265/70R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.61 inches (777 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 7.30 inches (186 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 96.2 inches (2,442 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 659 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 409 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 30.6x10.4R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
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 265/70R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 265/70R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | −0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R16 | 30.17" | 8.86" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 295/65R16 | 31.10" | 11.61" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 275/70R16 | 31.16" | 10.83" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/60R16 | 29.94" | 11.61" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/40R21 | 21" | 30.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 245/55R20 | 20" | 30.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/50R19 | 19" | 30.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 335/25R24 | 24" | 30.59" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/60R20 | 20" | 30.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/60R19 | 19" | 30.57" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/55R17 | 17" | 30.64" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 245/50R21 | 21" | 30.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/75R15 | 15" | 30.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R17 | 17" | 30.56" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R22 | 22" | 30.66" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/40R20 | 20" | 30.55" | −0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/70R16narrower: 30.1" × 10.0"
- 275/70R16wider: 31.2" × 10.8"
- 265/65R16lower profile: 29.6" × 10.4"
- 265/75R16taller sidewall: 31.6" × 10.4"
Compare 265/70R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/70R16 tire?
- A 265/70R16 tire is 30.6 inches tall (777 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 7.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/70R16 mean?
- 265/70R16 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 70% as tall as the tire is wide (186 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/70R16 tire make?
- About 659 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 96.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/70R16 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 285/65R16 instead of 265/70R16?
- 285/65R16 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.