Tire Size 255/65R16 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
255/65R16 Height - How tall is a 255/65R16 tire in inches?
This tire size is 29.051 inches tall.
255/65R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 255/65R16 tire?
This tire size is 10.039 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 255/65R16 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 6.526 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 255/65R16 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 255/65R16 tire?
This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 255/65R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 255/65R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30x12R16 | 30.000 | 12.000 | + 0.949 in | + 1.961 in |
| 30x14R16 | 30.000 | 14.000 | + 0.949 in | + 3.961 in |
| 275/65R16 | 30.075 | 10.827 | + 1.024 in | + 0.787 in |
| 285/65R16 | 30.587 | 11.220 | + 1.535 in | + 1.181 in |
| 265/70R16 | 30.606 | 10.433 | + 1.555 in | + 0.394 in |
What is the next size down from 255/65R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 255/65R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29x6R16 | 29.000 | 6.000 | - 0.051 in | - 4.039 in |
| 29x6.5R16 | 29.000 | 6.500 | - 0.051 in | - 3.539 in |
| 29x6.7R16 | 29.000 | 6.700 | - 0.051 in | - 3.339 in |
| 29x7R16 | 29.000 | 7.000 | - 0.051 in | - 3.039 in |
| 235/70R16 | 28.953 | 9.252 | - 0.098 in | - 0.787 in |
What does the 255 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 255mm wide, or 29.051 inches wide.
What does the 65 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 65% of 255mm, or 165.75mm, which is 6.526 inches.
What does the 16 mean in tire size?
This represents the wheel diameter that this tire size fits on. This tire size is meant to fit a 16 inch wheel.