295/85R16 tire size in inches
A 295/85R16 tire measures
35.7" tall × 11.6" wide
9.87" sidewall on a 16" wheel. 564 revolutions per mile.
295/85R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (251 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
295/85R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 35.74 inches (908 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 11.61 inches (295 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 9.87 inches (251 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 16 inches |
| Circumference | 112.3 inches (2,852 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 564 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 351 |
| Approximate rim width | 8.0" to 9.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 35.7x11.6R16 |
| 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 295/85R16 on a 16" wheel
These 16" sizes are within 3% of 295/85R16's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/60R19 | 19" | 35.77" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 335/60R20 | 20" | 35.83" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/55R22 | 22" | 35.64" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 325/65R19 | 19" | 35.63" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 305/65R20 | 20" | 35.61" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 315/75R17 | 17" | 35.60" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 345/50R22 | 22" | 35.58" | −0.5% | Compare |
| 325/70R18 | 18" | 35.91" | +0.5% | Compare |
| 345/55R21 | 21" | 35.94" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 355/50R22 | 22" | 35.98" | +0.6% | Compare |
| 335/55R21 | 21" | 35.51" | −0.7% | Compare |
| 295/75R18 | 18" | 35.42" | −0.9% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 295/85R16 tire?
- A 295/85R16 tire is 35.7 inches tall (908 mm), calculated from the size. It is 11.6 inches wide with 9.9 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 295/85R16 mean?
- 295/85R16 means a tire 295 mm wide, with sidewalls 85% as tall as the tire is wide (251 mm), radial construction (R), for a 16 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 295/85R16 tire make?
- About 564 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 112.3 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 295/85R16 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 285/85R16 instead of 295/85R16?
- 285/85R16 is −0.67 inches (−1.9%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 58.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.