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285/75R16 tire size

A 285/75R16 tire stands 32.8 inches tall and 11.2 inches wide, with a 8.4-inch sidewall on a 16-inch rim.

32.8″OVERALL 32.8 IN · RIM 16 IN11.2″8.4″WIDTH · SIDEWALL
Overall height
32.8 in834 mm
Section width
11.2 in285 mm
Sidewall height
8.4 in214 mm
Rim diameter
16 in406 mm
Circumference
103.1 in2620 mm
Revolutions per mile
614382 per km
Inch size
32.8x11.2R16

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 285/75R16's overall height, the usual limit before the speedometer, ABS and transmission notice. The closest is 305/70R16, 0.1% shorter (0.02 in). Wider sizes also need room in the wheel well and a rim width that suits them.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
305/70R16−0.1%−0.02 in+20 mm60.0 mph
295/70R16−1.7%−0.57 in+10 mm59.0 mph
295/75R16+1.8%+0.59 in+10 mm61.1 mph
275/75R16−1.8%−0.59 in−10 mm58.9 mph

Plus and minus sizes

Changing rim size means changing the sidewall to keep the same overall height. On 15-inch or 17-inch or 18-inch rims, these are the closest matches to a 285/75R16.

SizeHeightWidthAt 60 mph
305/75R15+0.6%+0.18 in+20 mm60.3 mph
285/70R17−0.4%−0.12 in±0 mm59.8 mph
315/60R18+0.2%+0.05 in+30 mm60.1 mph

285/75R16 compared

LT285/75R16

LT285/75R16 is the light-truck version of this size, with the same nominal height and width: 32.8 by 11.2 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 285/75R16

285 mm wide, other sidewalls

75 series, other widths

See the other sizes for this rim on 16-inch tire sizes, or other tires about this tall on 33-inch tires.

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285/75R16 questions

How tall is a 285/75R16 tire?

About 32.8 inches (834 mm) from the ground to the top of the tread, unloaded. On the vehicle, carrying weight, it sits a little lower.

What does 285/75R16 mean?

285 is the section width in millimetres (11.2 in). 75 means the sidewall is 75% of that width: 214 mm, or 8.4 in. R means radial construction, and 16 is the rim diameter in inches.

Is LT285/75R16 the same size as 285/75R16?

Yes, they share the same nominal size: 32.8 inches tall and 11.2 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 305/70R16 instead of 285/75R16?

305/70R16 is 0.1% shorter (0.02 in) and 20 mm wider, which is inside the usual 3% rule. With it fitted, the speedometer shows 60 mph when you are doing 60.0 mph. Make sure the extra width clears the suspension and fender liner at full lock.

What is 285/75R16 in inches?

In inch terms it is 32.8x11.2R16: 32.8 inches tall, 11.2 inches wide, for a 16-inch rim.

How many revolutions per mile does a 285/75R16 make?

About 614 turns per mile, worked out from its unloaded circumference of 103.1 inches. Makers list slightly higher numbers for their own tires, because a loaded tire rolls on a smaller radius.