265/70R16 tire size

A 265/70R16 tire is 265 mm wide with a sidewall 70% of its width (185.5 mm), fits a 16-inch rim and has an overall diameter of 777 mm (30.6 in).

DimensionMetricImperial
Section width265 mm10.43 in
Sidewall height185.5 mm7.30 in
Rim diameter406.4 mm16 in
Overall diameter777.4 mm30.61 in
Circumference2,442.3 mm96.15 in
Revolutions409 per km659 per mile

Reading the size 265/70R16

265Width in mm70Aspect ratio (sidewall % of width)RRadial construction16Rim diameter in inches

The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. Replacement tires should match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Alternative sizes within 3% of 265/70R16

A replacement size should stay within about 3% of the original diameter so the speedometer, ABS and transmission stay accurate. Always check clearance, load index and the vehicle manufacturer's approved sizes.

SizeDiameterDifferenceSpeedo reads 100 → actual
265/65R17776 mm-0.1%99.9Compare
265/60R18775 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
245/70R17775 mm-0.3%99.7Compare
245/75R16774 mm-0.5%99.5Compare
265/50R20773 mm-0.6%99.4Compare
255/65R18789 mm+1.5%101.5Compare
255/70R17789 mm+1.5%101.5Compare
255/70R16763 mm-1.8%98.2

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