285/85R16 tire size in inches
A 285/85R16 tire measures
35.1" tall × 11.2" wide
9.54" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 575 revolutions per mile.
285/85R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (242 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
285/85R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 35.07 inches (891 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.22 inches (285 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 9.54 inches (242 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 110.2 inches (2,799 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 575 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 357 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 35.1x11.2R16 |
| 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 285/85R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 285/85R16'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" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/85R16 | 34.41" | 10.83" | −1.9% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 295/85R16 | 35.74" | 11.61" | +1.9% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325/55R21 | 21" | 35.07" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/65R20 | 20" | 35.10" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/65R19 | 19" | 35.12" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/75R17 | 17" | 35.01" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 335/65R18 | 18" | 35.15" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R15 | 15" | 35.00" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R17 | 17" | 35.00" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R18 | 18" | 35.00" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R20 | 20" | 35.00" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R22 | 22" | 35.00" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 35x12.50R24 | 24" | 35.00" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 355/50R21 | 21" | 34.98" | −0.3% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 285/85R16 tire?
- A 285/85R16 tire is 35.1 inches tall (891 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.2 inches wide with 9.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 285/85R16 mean?
- 285/85R16 means a tire 285 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (242 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 285/85R16 tire make?
- About 575 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 110.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 285/85R16 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 285/85R16?
- 295/80R16 is −0.49 inches (−1.4%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.2 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.