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315/75R16 tire size in inches
315/75R16 is 34.60" tall and 12.40" wide, and fits a 16" rim. In flotation (inch) sizing that is roughly 34.6x12.4R16.
315/75R16 dimensions
| Measurement | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 34.60" | 879 mm |
| Section width | 12.40" | 315 mm |
| Sidewall height | 9.30" | 236.2 mm |
| Rim diameter | 16" | 406.4 mm |
| Circumference | 108.7" | 2761 mm |
| Revolutions per mile | 583 | |
| Aspect ratio | 75% (sidewall is 75% of the width) | |
Drawn to scale
Among the 102 sizes for 16" wheels on this site, 315/75R16 is #86 by height (shortest: 205/50R16, tallest: 385/75R16).
What people compare 315/75R16 with
Real comparisons drivers search for, worked out against 315/75R16:
| Compared size | Height | Width | Sidewall | Speedo at true 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/75R16 | -1.77" (-5.12%) | -1.18" | -0.88" | 63.2 mph |
| 305/70R16 | -1.79" (-5.17%) | -0.39" | -0.89" | 63.3 mph |
| 265/75R16 | -2.95" (-8.53%) | -1.97" | -1.48" | 65.6 mph |
| 295/75R16 | -1.18" (-3.41%) | -0.79" | -0.59" | 62.1 mph |
| 305/75R16 | -0.59" (-1.71%) | -0.39" | -0.29" | 61 mph |
| 255/85R16 | -1.53" (-4.42%) | -2.36" | -0.77" | 62.8 mph |
How the 315/75R16 numbers are worked out
The size code reads as 315 mm section width, 75% aspect ratio, R for radial construction and 16-inch wheel.
- Sidewall = 315 × 75% = 236.2 mm = 9.30"
- Diameter = 16" + 2 × 9.30" = 34.60"
- Circumference = π × 34.60" = 108.7"
- Revs per mile = 63,360" ÷ 108.7" = 583
Sizes that can replace 315/75R16 on a 16" wheel
Within 3% of 34.60". Last column: speedometer reading at a true 60 mph.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Speedo at true 60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/80R16 | 34.58" | 11.61" | -0.06% | 60 mph |
| 275/85R16 | 34.41" | 10.83" | -0.55% | 60.3 mph |
| 285/85R16 | 35.07" | 11.22" | +1.36% | 59.2 mph |
| 305/75R16 | 34.01" | 12.01" | -1.71% | 61 mph |
| 325/75R16 | 35.19" | 12.80" | +1.71% | 59 mph |
| 375/65R16 | 35.19" | 14.76" | +1.71% | 59 mph |
| 305/80R16 | 35.21" | 12.01" | +1.76% | 59 mph |
| 285/80R16 | 33.95" | 11.22" | -1.88% | 61.1 mph |
| 325/70R16 | 33.91" | 12.80" | -1.99% | 61.2 mph |
| 265/85R16 | 33.74" | 10.43" | -2.49% | 61.5 mph |
One size wider or narrower
- Narrower: 305/75R16 — 12.01" wide, 34.01" tall
- Wider: 325/75R16 — 12.80" wide, 35.19" tall
Same height on a different wheel size
- 325/75R15 15" (-1.18%)
- 265/85R17 17" (+0.4%)
- 295/75R17 17" (-0.52%)
- 315/70R17 17" (-0.69%)
- 275/80R17 17" (-0.81%)
- 325/70R17 17" (+0.9%)
- 285/80R17 17" (+1.01%)
- 305/75R17 17" (+1.18%)
- 255/85R17 17" (-1.53%)
- 325/65R18 18" (+0.09%)
Questions about 315/75R16
How tall is a 315/75R16 tire in inches?
A 315/75R16 tire is 34.60 inches (879 mm) tall: the 16-inch rim plus two sidewalls of 9.30 inches each.
Is 315/75R16 a 35 inch tire?
Yes. At 34.60 inches tall it is commonly called a 35-inch tire.
How many revolutions per mile does a 315/75R16 make?
About 583 revolutions per mile, based on a calculated circumference of 108.7 inches.
What size can replace 315/75R16?
295/80R16 is the closest match on a 16" rim (-0.06% height). Check load index, speed rating and clearance first.
Compare 315/75R16 against any other size with the tire size calculator.