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245/75R16 tire size in inches
245/75R16 is 30.47" tall and 9.65" wide, and fits a 16" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 30.5x9.6R16.
245/75R16 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 30.47" | 774 mm |
| Section width | 9.65" | 245 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.23" | 183.8 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" | 406.4 mm |
| Circumference | 95.7" | 2431 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 662 | |
| Aspect ratio | 75% (sidewall is 75% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 102 sizes for 16" wheels on this site, 245/75R16 is #51 by height (shortest: 205/50R16, tallest: 385/75R16).
What people compare 245/75R16 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 245/75R16:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R16 | +0.14" (+0.46%) | +0.78" | +0.07" | 59.7 mph |
| 265/75R16 | +1.18" (+3.87%) | +0.78" | +0.59" | 57.8 mph |
| 225/75R16 | -1.18" (-3.87%) | -0.79" | -0.59" | 62.4 mph |
| 235/85R16 | +1.26" (+4.14%) | -0.40" | +0.63" | 57.6 mph |
| 285/75R16 | +2.36" (+7.75%) | +1.57" | +1.19" | 55.7 mph |
| 255/70R16 | -0.41" (-1.35%) | +0.39" | -0.20" | 60.8 mph |
| 245/70R16 | -0.97" (-3.18%) | 0.00" | -0.48" | 62 mph |
| 235/75R16 | -0.59" (-1.94%) | -0.40" | -0.29" | 61.2 mph |
How the 245/75R16 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 245 mm section width, 75% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 16-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 245 × 75% = 183.8 mm = 7.23"
- Diameter = 16" + 2 × 7.23" = 30.47"
- Circumference = π × 30.47" = 95.7"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 95.7" = 662
Sizes that can replace 245/75R16 on a 16" wheel
Within 3% of 30.47". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/60R16 | 30.41" | 12.01" | -0.2% | 60.1 mph |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39" | 8.46" | -0.26% | 60.2 mph |
| 285/65R16 | 30.59" | 11.22" | +0.39% | 59.8 mph |
| 265/70R16 | 30.61" | 10.43" | +0.46% | 59.7 mph |
| 260/70R16 | 30.33" | 10.24" | -0.46% | 60.3 mph |
| 225/80R16 | 30.17" | 8.86" | -0.98% | 60.6 mph |
| 235/80R16 | 30.80" | 9.25" | +1.08% | 59.4 mph |
| 275/65R16 | 30.07" | 10.83" | -1.31% | 60.8 mph |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06" | 10.04" | -1.35% | 60.8 mph |
| 270/70R16 | 30.88" | 10.63" | +1.35% | 59.2 mph |
| 235/75R16 | 29.88" | 9.25" | -1.94% | 61.2 mph |
| 255/75R16 | 31.06" | 10.04" | +1.94% | 58.9 mph |
One size wider or narrower
- Narrower: 235/75R16 — 9.25" wide, 29.88" tall
- Wider: 255/75R16 — 10.04" wide, 31.06" tall
Same height on a different wheel size
- 255/80R14 14" (-1.35%)
- 325/60R15 15" (-0.39%)
- 265/75R15 15" (+0.59%)
- 285/70R15 15" (+0.79%)
- 235/85R15 15" (+0.85%)
- 275/70R15 15" (-1.02%)
- 295/65R15 15" (-1.21%)
- 255/75R15 15" (-1.35%)
- 315/60R15 15" (-1.94%)
- 255/80R15 15" (+1.94%)
Questions about 245/75R16
How tall is a 245/75R16 tire in inches?
A 245/75R16 tire is 30.47 inches (774 mm) tall: the 16-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 7.23 inches each.
Is 245/75R16 a 30 inch tire?
Yes. At 30.47 inches tall it is commonly called a 30-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 245/75R16 make?
About 662 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 95.7 inches.
What size can replace 245/75R16?
305/60R16 is the closest match on a 16" rim (-0.2% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 245/75R16 against any other size with the tire size calculator.