275/85R16 tire size in inches
A 275/85R16 tire measures
34.4" tall × 10.8" wide
9.20" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 586 revolutions per mile.
275/85R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (234 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
275/85R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 34.41 inches (874 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.83 inches (275 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 9.20 inches (234 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 108.1 inches (2,745 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 586 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 364 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 34.4x10.8R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 85% |
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 275/85R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 275/85R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/80R16 | 34.58" | 11.61" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/80R16 | 33.95" | 11.22" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 265/85R16 | 33.74" | 10.43" | −1.9% | 58.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/85R16 | 35.07" | 11.22" | +1.9% | 61.2 mph | Compare |
| 295/75R16 | 33.42" | 11.61" | −2.9% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/60R20 | 20" | 34.41" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 315/50R22 | 22" | 34.40" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/75R17 | 17" | 34.42" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/55R19 | 19" | 34.37" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/70R17 | 17" | 34.36" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/60R19 | 19" | 34.35" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/55R22 | 22" | 34.34" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/55R20 | 20" | 34.51" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 295/70R18 | 18" | 34.26" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 335/40R24 | 24" | 34.55" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 275/75R18 | 18" | 34.24" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 325/40R24 | 24" | 34.24" | −0.5% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 275/85R16 tire?
- A 275/85R16 tire is 34.4 inches tall (874 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.8 inches wide with 9.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 275/85R16 mean?
- 275/85R16 means a tire 275 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (234 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 275/85R16 tire make?
- About 586 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 108.1 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 275/85R16 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 295/80R16 instead of 275/85R16?
- 295/80R16 is +0.18 inches (+0.5%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.3 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.