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265/70R16 tire size in inches
265/70R16 is 30.61" tall and 10.43" wide, and fits a 16" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 30.6x10.4R16.
265/70R16 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.61" | 777 mm |
| Section width | 10.43" | 265 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.30" | 185.5 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" | 406.4 mm |
| Circumference | 96.2" | 2442 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 659 | |
| Aspect ratio | 70% (sidewall is 70% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 102 sizes for 16" wheels on this site, 265/70R16 is #53 by height (shortest: 205/50R16, tallest: 385/75R16).
What people compare 265/70R16 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 265/70R16:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/75R16 | +1.04" (+3.4%) | 0.00" | +0.52" | 58 mph |
| 245/75R16 | -0.14" (-0.46%) | -0.78" | -0.07" | 60.3 mph |
| 285/75R16 | +2.22" (+7.25%) | +0.79" | +1.12" | 55.9 mph |
| 265/70R17 | +1.00" (+3.27%) | 0.00" | 0.00" | 58.1 mph |
| 255/70R16 | -0.55" (-1.8%) | -0.39" | -0.27" | 61.1 mph |
| 245/70R16 | -1.11" (-3.63%) | -0.78" | -0.55" | 62.3 mph |
| 275/70R16 | +0.55" (+1.8%) | +0.40" | +0.28" | 58.9 mph |
| 235/85R16 | +1.12" (+3.66%) | -1.18" | +0.56" | 57.9 mph |
How the 265/70R16 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 265 mm section width, 70% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 16-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 265 × 70% = 185.5 mm = 7.30"
- Diameter = 16" + 2 × 7.30" = 30.61"
- Circumference = π × 30.61" = 96.2"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 96.2" = 659
Sizes that can replace 265/70R16 on a 16" wheel
Within 3% of 30.61". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | -0.07% | 60 mph |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47" | 9.65" | -0.46% | 60.3 mph |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | +0.62% | 59.6 mph |
| 305/60R16 | 30.41" | 12.01" | -0.65% | 60.4 mph |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | -0.72% | 60.4 mph |
| 270/70R16 | 30.88" | 10.63" | +0.88% | 59.5 mph |
| 260/70R16 | 30.33" | 10.24" | -0.91% | 60.6 mph |
| 225/80R16 | 30.17" | 8.86" | -1.44% | 60.9 mph |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.47% | 59.1 mph |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | +1.47% | 59.1 mph |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | -1.76% | 61.1 mph |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | -1.8% | 61.1 mph |
One size wider or narrower
Same height on a different wheel size
- 255/80R14 14" (-1.8%)
- 265/75R15 15" (+0.13%)
- 285/70R15 15" (+0.33%)
- 235/85R15 15" (+0.39%)
- 325/60R15 15" (-0.85%)
- 275/70R15 15" (-1.47%)
- 255/80R15 15" (+1.47%)
- 295/65R15 15" (-1.67%)
- 255/75R15 15" (-1.8%)
- 315/55R17 17" (+0.1%)
Questions about 265/70R16
How tall is a 265/70R16 tire in inches?
A 265/70R16 tire is 30.61 inches (777 mm) tall: the 16-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 7.30 inches each.
Is 265/70R16 a 31 inch tire?
Yes. At 30.61 inches tall it is commonly called a 31-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/70R16 make?
About 659 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 96.2 inches.
What size can replace 265/70R16?
285/65R16 is the closest match on a 16" rim (-0.07% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 265/70R16 against any other size with the tire size calculator.