225/75R16 tire size
A 225/75R16 tire stands 29.3 inches tall and 8.9 inches wide, with a 6.6-inch sidewall on a 16-inch rim.
- Overall height
- 29.3 in744 mm
- Section width
- 8.9 in225 mm
- Sidewall height
- 6.6 in169 mm
- Rim diameter
- 16 in406 mm
- Circumference
- 92.0 in2337 mm
- Revolutions per mile
- 689428 per km
- Inch size
- 29.3x8.9R16
Compare it with any other size in the tire size calculator.
Sizes you can swap to
These 16-inch sizes are within two width steps and 3% of a 225/75R16's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 245/70R16, 0.7% taller (0.22 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.
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 225/75R16.
LT225/75R16
LT225/75R16 is the light-truck version of this size, with the same nominal height and width: 29.3 by 8.9 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 225/75R16
225 mm wide, other sidewalls
75 series, other widths
See the other sizes for this rim on 16-inch tire sizes.
Shop 225/75R16 tires
These open each store's own list of 225/75R16 tires, where you can filter by type, load and speed rating.
225/75R16 questions
How tall is a 225/75R16 tire?
About 29.3 inches (744 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.
What does 225/75R16 mean?
225 is the section width in millimetres (8.9 in). 75 means the sidewall is 75% of that width: 169 mm, or 6.6 in. R means radial construction, and 16 is the rim diameter in inches.
Is LT225/75R16 the same size as 225/75R16?
Yes, they share the same nominal size: 29.3 inches tall and 8.9 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 245/70R16 instead of 225/75R16?
245/70R16 is 0.7% taller (0.22 in) and 20 mm wider, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 60.4 mph. Make sure the extra width clears the suspension and fender liner at full lock.
What is 225/75R16 in inches?
In inch terms it is 29.3x8.9R16: 29.3 inches tall, 8.9 inches wide, for a 16-inch rim.
How many revolutions per mile does a 225/75R16 make?
About 689 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 92.0 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.