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255/70R16 Sizing Info

255/70R16
Diameter: 30.06 inches
Sidewall Height: 7.03 inches
Radius: 15.03 inches
Rim Diameter: 16.00 inches
Section Width: 10.04 inches
Circumference: 94.42 inches
Rev/Mile: 671.04
Rim Width Range: 7″, 7.5″, 8″, 8.5″, 9″
List of 255/70R16 Sized Tires

All of the tires listed below will fit the size you are looking for. 

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • Truck/SUV Off-Road
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Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • Truck/SUV Off-Road
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Cooper Evolution H/T
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • Truck/SUV All-Season
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General Grabber A/TX
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • Truck/SUV Off-Road
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • All-Season
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Firestone Destination A/T2
  • Rating: 4.50 / 5
  • Truck/SUV Off-Road
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Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
  • Rating: 4.43 / 5
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BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
  • Rating: 4.40 / 5
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Tire Size 255/70R16 in inches

Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:

255/70R16 Height - How tall is a 255/70R16 tire in inches?

This tire size is 30.055 inches tall.

255/70R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 255/70R16 tire?

This tire size is 10.039 inches wide (tread width).

What's the Sidewall Size of a 255/70R16 Tire in Inches?

This tire size has 7.028 inch sidewalls.

Other Questions About the 255/70R16 Tire Size

Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:

What size rims fit a 255/70R16 tire?

This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.

What is the next size up from 255/70R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 255/70R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
275/65R1630.07510.827+ 0.02 in+ 0.787 in
285/65R1630.58711.220+ 0.531 in+ 1.181 in
265/70R1630.60610.433+ 0.551 in+ 0.394 in
31x11R1631.00011.000+ 0.945 in+ 0.961 in
31x14R1631.00014.000+ 0.945 in+ 3.961 in

What is the next size down from 255/70R16?

The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 255/70R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.

Tire SizeDiameter (in)Width (in)Diameter ChangeWidth Change
30x6.5R1630.0006.500- 0.055 in- 3.539 in
30x7R1630.0007.000- 0.055 in- 3.039 in
30x8.2R1630.0008.200- 0.055 in- 1.839 in
235/75R1629.8789.252- 0.177 in- 0.787 in
245/70R1629.5049.646- 0.551 in- 0.394 in

What does the 255 mean in tire size?

This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 255mm wide, or 30.055 inches wide.

What does the 70 mean in tire size?

This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 70% of 255mm, or 178.5mm, which is 7.028 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.



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