295/40R16 tire size in inches
A 295/40R16 tire measures
25.3" tall × 11.6" wide
4.65" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 797 revolutions per mile.
295/40R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/40R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 25.29 inches (642 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 4.65 inches (118 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 79.5 inches (2,018 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 797 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 496 |
| Approximate rim width | 9.5" to 11.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 25.3x11.6R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 40% |
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 295/40R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/40R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/55R16 | 25.31" | 8.46" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 235/50R16 | 25.25" | 9.25" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 195/60R16 | 25.21" | 7.68" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 265/45R16 | 25.39" | 10.43" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 185/65R16 | 25.47" | 7.28" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 255/45R16 | 25.04" | 10.04" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 285/40R16 | 24.98" | 11.22" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 175/65R16 | 24.96" | 6.89" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 175/70R16 | 25.65" | 6.89" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R16 | 25.65" | 9.65" | +1.4% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 205/60R16 | 25.69" | 8.07" | +1.6% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 205/55R16 | 24.88" | 8.07" | −1.6% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195/80R13 | 13" | 25.28" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 205/70R14 | 14" | 25.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/35R18 | 18" | 25.30" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 225/30R20 | 20" | 25.31" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 205/45R18 | 18" | 25.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/30R19 | 19" | 25.26" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 235/45R17 | 17" | 25.33" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 175/75R15 | 15" | 25.33" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/40R17 | 17" | 25.35" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 265/25R20 | 20" | 25.22" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 185/85R13 | 13" | 25.38" | +0.4% | Compare |
| 225/35R19 | 19" | 25.20" | −0.4% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 295/40R16 tire?
- A 295/40R16 tire is 25.3 inches tall (642 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/40R16 mean?
- 295/40R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/40R16 tire make?
- About 797 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 79.5 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/40R16 tire?
- Roughly 9.5" to 11.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 215/55R16 instead of 295/40R16?
- 215/55R16 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.