295/80R16 tire size in inches
A 295/80R16 tire measures
34.6" tall × 11.6" wide
9.29" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 583 revolutions per mile.
295/80R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (236 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/80R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 34.58 inches (878 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 9.29 inches (236 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 108.6 inches (2,760 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 583 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 362 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 34.6x11.6R16 |
| 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 295/80R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/80R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/85R16 | 34.41" | 10.83" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 285/85R16 | 35.07" | 11.22" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 285/80R16 | 33.95" | 11.22" | −1.8% | 58.9 mph | Compare |
| 265/85R16 | 33.74" | 10.43" | −2.4% | 58.5 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345/50R21 | 21" | 34.58" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/65R20 | 20" | 34.59" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 355/45R22 | 22" | 34.58" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 305/65R19 | 19" | 34.61" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/40R24 | 24" | 34.55" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 325/65R18 | 18" | 34.63" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/55R21 | 21" | 34.64" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 335/55R20 | 20" | 34.51" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/75R17 | 17" | 34.42" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 305/60R20 | 20" | 34.41" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 315/50R22 | 22" | 34.40" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 295/55R22 | 22" | 34.78" | +0.6% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 285/80R16narrower: 34.0" × 11.2"
- 295/75R16lower profile: 33.4" × 11.6"
- 295/85R16taller sidewall: 35.7" × 11.6"
Compare 295/80R16 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 295/80R16 tire?
- A 295/80R16 tire is 34.6 inches tall (878 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 9.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/80R16 mean?
- 295/80R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 80% as tall as the tire is wide (236 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/80R16 tire make?
- About 583 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 108.6 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/80R16 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 275/85R16 instead of 295/80R16?
- 275/85R16 is −0.18 inches (−0.5%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.7 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.