285/80R16 tire size in inches
A 285/80R16 tire measures
34.0" tall × 11.2" wide
8.98" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 594 revolutions per mile.
285/80R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (228 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
285/80R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.95 inches (862 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 8.98 inches (228 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 106.7 inches (2,709 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 594 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 369 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 34.0x11.2R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 80% |
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 285/80R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 285/80R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/85R16 | 33.74" | 10.43" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 275/85R16 | 34.41" | 10.83" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 295/75R16 | 33.42" | 11.61" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 275/80R16 | 33.32" | 10.83" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 295/80R16 | 34.58" | 11.61" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 255/85R16 | 33.07" | 10.04" | −2.6% | 58.4 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R16 | 33.00" | 12.50" | −2.8% | 58.3 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345/55R19 | 19" | 33.94" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/60R20 | 20" | 33.94" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/50R20 | 20" | 33.98" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/40R24 | 24" | 33.92" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/55R22 | 22" | 33.91" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/50R22 | 22" | 34.01" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/60R19 | 19" | 33.88" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/45R22 | 22" | 33.87" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/65R20 | 20" | 34.07" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 285/85R15 | 15" | 34.07" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 285/75R17 | 17" | 33.83" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 325/55R20 | 20" | 34.07" | +0.4% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 275/80R16narrower: 33.3" × 10.8"
- 295/80R16wider: 34.6" × 11.6"
- 285/75R16lower profile: 32.8" × 11.2"
- 285/85R16taller sidewall: 35.1" × 11.2"
Compare 285/80R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 285/80R16 tire?
- A 285/80R16 tire is 34.0 inches tall (862 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 9.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/80R16 mean?
- 285/80R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (228 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/80R16 tire make?
- About 594 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 106.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/80R16 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 265/85R16 instead of 285/80R16?
- 265/85R16 is −0.22 inches (−0.6%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.6 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.