275/50R16 tire size in inches
A 275/50R16 tire measures
26.8" tall × 10.8" wide
5.41" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 752 revolutions per mile.
275/50R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (138 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
275/50R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 26.83 inches (681 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.41 inches (138 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 84.3 inches (2,141 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 752 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 467 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 26.8x10.8R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 275/50R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 275/50R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/70R16 | 26.75" | 7.68" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 185/75R16 | 26.93" | 7.28" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 215/65R16 | 27.00" | 8.46" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 175/80R16 | 27.02" | 6.89" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 225/60R16 | 26.63" | 8.86" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R16 | 26.61" | 9.65" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R16 | 27.04" | 10.04" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 235/60R16 | 27.10" | 9.25" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 205/65R16 | 26.49" | 8.07" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 295/45R16 | 26.45" | 11.61" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R16 | 26.43" | 10.43" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R16 | 27.22" | 11.22" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/25R22 | 22" | 26.82" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/25R21 | 21" | 26.81" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 215/70R15 | 15" | 26.85" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 285/35R19 | 19" | 26.85" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 225/50R18 | 18" | 26.86" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 345/25R20 | 20" | 26.79" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/30R21 | 21" | 26.79" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 205/55R18 | 18" | 26.88" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 235/75R13 | 13" | 26.88" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/40R20 | 20" | 26.77" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 245/35R20 | 20" | 26.75" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 225/55R17 | 17" | 26.74" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 265/50R16narrower: 26.4" × 10.4"
- 285/50R16wider: 27.2" × 11.2"
- 275/45R16lower profile: 25.7" × 10.8"
- 275/55R16taller sidewall: 27.9" × 10.8"
Compare 275/50R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 275/50R16 tire?
- A 275/50R16 tire is 26.8 inches tall (681 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 5.4 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/50R16 mean?
- 275/50R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (138 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/50R16 tire make?
- About 752 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 84.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/50R16 tire?
- Roughly 8.0" to 9.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 195/70R16 instead of 275/50R16?
- 195/70R16 is −0.08 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.