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245/75R16 tire size

A 245/75R16 tire stands 30.5 inches tall and 9.6 inches wide, with a 7.2-inch sidewall on a 16-inch rim.

30.5″OVERALL 30.5 IN · RIM 16 IN9.6″7.2″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
30.5 in774 mm
Section width
9.6 in245 mm
Sidewall height
7.2 in184 mm
Rim diameter
16 in406 mm
Circumference
95.7 in2431 mm
Revolutions per mile
662411 per km
Inch size
30.5x9.6R16

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Sizes you can swap to

These 16-inch sizes are within two width steps and 3% of a 245/75R16's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 265/70R16, 0.5% taller (0.14 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
265/70R16+0.5%+0.14 in+20 mm60.3 mph
255/70R16−1.4%−0.41 in+10 mm59.2 mph
235/75R16−1.9%−0.59 in−10 mm58.8 mph
255/75R16+1.9%+0.59 in+10 mm61.2 mph
265/65R16−3.0%−0.91 in+20 mm58.2 mph

Plus and minus sizes

Changing rim size means changing the sidewall to keep the same overall height. On 14-inch or 15-inch or 17-inch or 18-inch rims, these are the closest matches to a 245/75R16.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
275/75R14−0.7%−0.23 in+30 mm59.6 mph
265/75R15+0.6%+0.18 in+20 mm60.4 mph
245/70R17+0.1%+0.04 in±0 mm60.1 mph
265/60R18+0.2%+0.05 in+20 mm60.1 mph

245/75R16 compared

LT245/75R16

LT245/75R16 is the light-truck version of this size, with the same nominal height and width: 30.5 by 9.6 inches. LT tires have stiffer construction for heavier loads and towing, run at higher pressures and carry a load range (C, D, E or F) instead of a passenger load rating. Fit LT tires where the door placard calls for them or the truck works hard; on a light-duty vehicle they ride firmer than the P-metric size.

Other 16-inch sizes near 245/75R16

245 mm wide, other sidewalls

75 series, other widths

See the other sizes for this rim on 16-inch tire sizes.

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245/75R16 questions

How tall is a 245/75R16 tire?

About 30.5 inches (774 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 245/75R16 mean?

245 is the section width in millimetres (9.6 in). 75 means the sidewall is 75% of that width: 184 mm, or 7.2 in. R means radial construction, and 16 is the rim diameter in inches.

Is LT245/75R16 the same size as 245/75R16?

Yes, they share the same nominal size: 30.5 inches tall and 9.6 inches wide. The difference is construction. LT tires are built for heavier loads at higher pressures and carry a load range letter (C, D, E or F); they ride firmer than passenger tires.

Can I use 265/70R16 instead of 245/75R16?

265/70R16 is 0.5% taller (0.14 in) and 20 mm wider, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 60.3 mph. Make sure the extra width clears the suspension and fender liner at full lock.

What is 245/75R16 in inches?

In inch terms it is 30.5x9.6R16: 30.5 inches tall, 9.6 inches wide, for a 16-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 245/75R16 make?

About 662 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 95.7 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.