Tire Size 255/85R16 in inches
Below are the most common tire sizing information in inches:
255/85R16 Height - How tall is a 255/85R16 tire in inches?
This tire size is 33.067 inches tall.
255/85R16 Width in inches - How wide is a 255/85R16 tire?
This tire size is 10.039 inches wide (tread width).
What's the Sidewall Size of a 255/85R16 Tire in Inches?
This tire size has 8.533 inch sidewalls.
Other Questions About the 255/85R16 Tire Size
Here's some other common questions asked about this tire size:
What size rims fit a 255/85R16 tire?
This tire will fit onto 16 inch wheels.
What is the next size up from 255/85R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes up from 255/85R16. The table shows the increase in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/75R16 | 33.421 | 11.614 | + 0.354 in | + 1.575 in |
| 34x13.5R16 | 34.000 | 13.500 | + 0.933 in | + 3.461 in |
| 34.5x17R16 | 34.500 | 17.000 | + 1.433 in | + 6.961 in |
| 315/75R16 | 34.602 | 12.402 | + 1.535 in | + 2.362 in |
| 35x10.5R16 | 35.000 | 10.500 | + 1.933 in | + 0.461 in |
What is the next size down from 255/85R16?
The tire sizes below are the next sizes down from 255/85R16. The table shows the decrease in diameter and width for each option.
| Tire Size | Diameter (in) | Width (in) | Diameter Change | Width Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32x7.5R16 | 32.000 | 7.500 | - 1.067 in | - 2.539 in |
| 32x8.2R16 | 32.000 | 8.200 | - 1.067 in | - 1.839 in |
| 225/90R16 | 31.945 | 8.858 | - 1.122 in | - 1.181 in |
| 235/85R16 | 31.728 | 9.252 | - 1.339 in | - 0.787 in |
| 31x7R16 | 31.000 | 7.000 | - 2.067 in | - 3.039 in |
What does the 255 mean in tire size?
This represents the treadwidth of the tire. The tread is 255mm wide, or 33.067 inches wide.
What does the 85 mean in tire size?
This represents the sidewall height of the tire, as a percentage of the width. The sidewall height is 85% of 255mm, or 216.75mm, which is 8.533 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.
