315/75R16 Tire Size in Inches

315/75R16 tires are 34.6 inches (879 mm) tall and 12.4 inches wide, with a 9.3-inch sidewall on a 16-inch wheel. Compare it with any other size below.

Last updated · Calculated from the sidewall code · Sources

Tire sizes

Type it as it appears on the sidewall: 275/60R20, LT265/70R17 or 33x12.50R20.

Tire height
34.6″
315/75R16 = 34.6″ × 12.4″ on a 16″ wheel
315/75R16Size
Overall diameter34.6″ 879 mm
Section width12.4″ 315 mm
Sidewall height9.30″ 236 mm
Wheel (rim) diameter16″
Circumference108.7″ 2761 mm
Revolutions per mile583
315/75R1634.6″ × 12.4″34.6″
Drawn to scale: side view and tread width.

315/75R16 dimensions

Overall diameter (height)34.60″ · 879 mm
Section width12.40″ · 315 mm
Sidewall height9.30″ · 236 mm
Wheel diameter16″
Rim width (rule of thumb)8.5–11″
Circumference108.7″
Revolutions per mile583
In inches (flotation style)34.6 × 12.4R16

How it’s calculated: the sidewall is 75% of the 315 mm width = 236.3 mm (9.30″). Add two sidewalls to the 16″ wheel: 16 + 2 × 9.30 = 34.60″.

Same height on a different wheel size

Changing wheel size (plus or minus sizing) while keeping the overall height keeps your speedometer right:

Frequently asked questions

Is 315/75R16 a 35 inch tire?

Not quite. 315/75R16 is 34.60 inches tall, between a 34 and a 35 inch tire.

What size is 315/75R16 in inches?

315/75R16 is 34.6 inches tall (overall diameter), 12.4 inches wide, with a 9.3 inch sidewall, and fits a 16 inch wheel.

What tire size is equivalent to 315/75R16?

No common size on a 16" wheel is within 1.5% of 315/75R16's diameter. Use the calculator above to compare any size.

What rim width fits 315/75R16?

As a rule of thumb, about 8.5–11 inches. The tire maker's spec sheet lists the approved range for each model.

How many revolutions per mile does 315/75R16 make?

About 583 revolutions per mile in theory (circumference 108.7 in). Real tires turn slightly more because they flatten under load.

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