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265/75R16 tire size in inches
265/75R16 is 31.65" tall and 10.43" wide, and fits a 16" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 31.6x10.4R16.
265/75R16 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 31.65" | 804 mm |
| Section width | 10.43" | 265 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.82" | 198.8 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" | 406.4 mm |
| Circumference | 99.4" | 2526 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 637 | |
| Aspect ratio | 75% (sidewall is 75% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 102 sizes for 16" wheels on this site, 265/75R16 is #62 by height (shortest: 205/50R16, tallest: 385/75R16).
What people compare 265/75R16 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 265/75R16:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R16 | -1.04" (-3.29%) | 0.00" | -0.52" | 62 mph |
| 235/85R16 | +0.08" (+0.25%) | -1.18" | +0.04" | 59.8 mph |
| 285/75R16 | +1.18" (+3.73%) | +0.79" | +0.60" | 57.8 mph |
| 245/75R16 | -1.18" (-3.73%) | -0.78" | -0.59" | 62.3 mph |
| 255/85R16 | +1.42" (+4.49%) | -0.39" | +0.71" | 57.4 mph |
| 265/70R17 | -0.04" (-0.13%) | 0.00" | -0.52" | 60.1 mph |
| 275/70R16 | -0.49" (-1.55%) | +0.40" | -0.24" | 60.9 mph |
| 285/70R16 | +0.06" (+0.19%) | +0.79" | +0.03" | 59.9 mph |
How the 265/75R16 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 265 mm section width, 75% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 16-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 265 × 75% = 198.8 mm = 7.82"
- Diameter = 16" + 2 × 7.82" = 31.65"
- Circumference = π × 31.65" = 99.4"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 99.4" = 637
Sizes that can replace 265/75R16 on a 16" wheel
Within 3% of 31.65". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/65R16 | 31.61" | 12.01" | -0.13% | 60.1 mph |
| 285/70R16 | 31.71" | 11.22" | +0.19% | 59.9 mph |
| 235/85R16 | 31.73" | 9.25" | +0.25% | 59.8 mph |
| 245/80R16 | 31.43" | 9.65" | -0.7% | 60.4 mph |
| 280/70R16 | 31.43" | 11.02" | -0.7% | 60.4 mph |
| 270/75R16 | 31.94" | 10.63" | +0.92% | 59.5 mph |
| 255/80R16 | 32.06" | 10.04" | +1.3% | 59.2 mph |
| 315/65R16 | 32.12" | 12.40" | +1.48% | 59.1 mph |
| 275/70R16 | 31.16" | 10.83" | -1.55% | 60.9 mph |
| 275/75R16 | 32.24" | 10.83" | +1.86% | 58.9 mph |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | -1.86% | 61.1 mph |
| 225/85R16 | 31.06" | 8.86" | -1.86% | 61.1 mph |
One size wider or narrower
- Narrower: 255/75R16 — 10.04" wide, 31.06" tall
- Wider: 275/75R16 — 10.83" wide, 32.24" tall
Same height on a different wheel size
- 265/80R15 15" (+0.13%)
- 305/70R15 15" (+0.51%)
- 285/75R15 15" (+0.57%)
- 245/85R15 15" (-0.79%)
- 295/70R15 15" (-1.23%)
- 275/75R15 15" (-1.3%)
- 255/85R15 15" (+1.33%)
- 255/80R15 15" (-1.86%)
- 265/70R17 17" (-0.13%)
- 285/65R17 17" (-0.19%)
Questions about 265/75R16
How tall is a 265/75R16 tire in inches?
A 265/75R16 tire is 31.65 inches (804 mm) tall: the 16-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 7.82 inches each.
Is 265/75R16 a 32 inch tire?
Yes. At 31.65 inches tall it is commonly called a 32-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 265/75R16 make?
About 637 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 99.4 inches.
What size can replace 265/75R16?
305/65R16 is the closest match on a 16" rim (-0.13% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 265/75R16 against any other size with the tire size calculator.