295/60R16 tire size in inches
A 295/60R16 tire measures
29.9" tall × 11.6" wide
6.97" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 674 revolutions per mile.
295/60R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (177 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/60R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 29.94 inches (760 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.97 inches (177 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 94.0 inches (2,389 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 674 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 419 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 29.9x11.6R16 |
| Aspect ratio | 60% |
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 295/60R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/60R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 205/85R16 | 29.72" | 8.07" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 225/80R16 | 30.17" | 8.86" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 265/65R16 | 29.56" | 10.43" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 215/80R16 | 29.54" | 8.46" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/70R16 | 29.50" | 9.65" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | +1.5% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/60R16 | 29.46" | 11.22" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | +1.8% | 61.1 mph | Compare |
| 225/75R16 | 29.29" | 8.86" | −2.2% | 58.7 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/70R17 | 17" | 29.95" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/40R20 | 20" | 29.92" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/35R21 | 21" | 29.96" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/30R22 | 22" | 29.91" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/55R18 | 18" | 29.91" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/40R21 | 21" | 29.98" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/60R17 | 17" | 29.99" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 30x9.50R15 | 15" | 30.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 215/65R19 | 19" | 30.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 305/25R24 | 24" | 30.00" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/45R18 | 18" | 29.87" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 305/50R18 | 18" | 30.01" | +0.2% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/60R16narrower: 29.5" × 11.2"
- 295/55R16lower profile: 28.8" × 11.6"
- 295/65R16taller sidewall: 31.1" × 11.6"
Compare 295/60R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/60R16 tire?
- A 295/60R16 tire is 29.9 inches tall (760 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 7.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/60R16 mean?
- 295/60R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 60% as tall as the tire is wide (177 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/60R16 tire make?
- About 674 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 94.0 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/60R16 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 235/75R16 instead of 295/60R16?
- 235/75R16 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.