What does 245/70R16 mean?
245/70R16 is a tire size with the following dimensions:
- 245 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
- 70 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
- R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
- 16 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.
245/70R16 Tire Conversion
Dimensions | Inches | Millimeters |
Tire Diameter | 29.5 in | 749.4 mm |
Section Width | 9.6 in | 245 mm |
Rim Height | 16 in | 406 mm |
Sidewall Height | 6.8 in | 171.5 mm |
Circumference | 92.7 in | 2354.3 mm |
Revolutions | 683.6 revs/mile |
FAQ About 245/70R16 Tire
How tall is a 245/70R16 tire?
The height (or diameter) of a 245/70R16 tire is 29.5 inches
How wide is a 245/70R16 tire?
The width of a 245/70R16 tire is 245 mm, which is about 9.6 inches.
What size rim fits a 245/70R16 tire?
A 245/70R16 tire fits on a rim that is 16 inches in diameter.
What does the 70 in a 245/70R16 tire mean?
The 70 in a 245/70R16 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 70% of its width.
Alternative Tire Sizes for 245/70R16
Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.
However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.
Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 245/70R16:
Tire Size | Diameter | Rim |
---|---|---|
215/80R16 | 29.5″ (Equal) | 16 x 5.5-7.0 |
285/60R16 | 29.5″ (Equal) | 16 x 8.0-10.0 |
205/80R16 | 28.9″ (-2.0%) | 16 x 5.0-7.0 |
215/75R16 | 28.7″ (-2.7%) | 16 x 5.5-7.0 |
225/75R16 | 29.3″ (-0.7%) | 16 x 6.0-7.5 |
235/70R16 | 29.0″ (-1.7%) | 16 x 6.0-8.0 |
235/75R16 | 29.9″ (1.4%) | 16 x 6.0-8.0 |
255/65R16 | 29.1″ (-1.4%) | 16 x 7.0-9.0 |
255/70R16 | 30.1″ (2.0%) | 16 x 6.5-8.5 |
265/65R16 | 29.6″ (0.3%) | 16 x n/a |
275/60R16 | 29.0″ (-1.7%) | 16 x 7.5-9.5 |
275/65R16 | 30.1″ (2.0%) | 16 x 7.5-9.5 |
315/55R16 | 29.6″ (0.3%) | 16 x n/a |