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245/70 R16

What size is 245/70 R16?

245/70 R16 has an overall diameter of about 29.50 in, a section width of 9.65 in and a sidewall height of 6.75 in. It turns roughly 684 times per mile. Below are the exact figures plus plus/minus sizes that stay within the selected diameter tolerance.

Geometric comparison

245/65 R17 stays within the configured tolerance for 245/70 R16: +0.1% diameter and +0.1% speedometer effect.

Geometric comparison
Metric This size: 245/70 R16 Alternative: 245/65 R17 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 29.50 in 29.54 in +0.1% Within tolerance
Section width 9.65 in 9.65 in 0.00 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 6.75 in 6.27 in -0.48 in Computed difference
Circumference 92.69 in 92.80 in +0.1% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% +0.1% +0.1% Within tolerance

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What this geometry means

245/70 R16 has a taller-sidewall proportion. The marking combines nominal section width 9.65 in, sidewall ratio 70% and rim diameter 16 inches. One sidewall is 6.75 in; both sidewalls make up 46% of the 29.50 in overall diameter, while the rim makes up 54%.

Curated alternatives: 12 sizes, spanning -1.4% to +1.2% in nominal diameter versus 245/70 R16.

Width endpoints in that set are 235/55 R19 (-0.39 in) and 305/40 R20 (+2.36 in) relative to 245/70 R16.

At the nominal 92.69 in circumference, 1,000 rotations cover 2.35 km (1.46 mi); the inverse rates are 425/km and 684/mi.

The closest diameter entry is 245/65 R17 at +0.1%. Relative to 245/70 R16, it changes nominal section width by +0.00 in, each sidewall by -0.48 in and radius by +0.02 in.

Section-width mix versus 245/70 R16: 2 narrower, 2 equal-width and 8 wider entries.

This is a nominal geometry comparison only. Vehicle clearance, wheel width and offset, load and speed ratings, and manufacturer approval still require separate checks.

Specification

Specification
Overall diameter 29.50 in
Section width 9.65 in
Sidewall height 6.75 in
Circumference 92.69 in
Revolutions 425 /km · 684 /mi

In-tolerance sizes

Alternative sizes that stay within the selected diameter tolerance:

In-tolerance sizes
Size Diameter Speedo Verdict
245/65 R17 +0.1% +0.1% ✓ OK
245/60 R18 +0.2% +0.2% ✓ OK
265/50 R19 -0.2% -0.2% ✓ OK
305/40 R20 +0.3% +0.3% ✓ OK
265/45 R20 -0.4% -0.4% ✓ OK
295/40 R20 -0.7% -0.7% ✓ OK
275/45 R20 +0.8% +0.8% ✓ OK
235/55 R19 -1.1% -1.1% ✓ OK
285/35 R22 +1.2% +1.2% ✓ OK
295/35 R21 -1.3% -1.3% ✓ OK
235/60 R18 -1.4% -1.4% ✓ OK
285/45 R19 -1.4% -1.4% ✓ OK

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Units
Minor variationWithin tolerance · Diameter +0.1% (+0.04 in) · US (~3%)
  • Minor variation · This rating covers tire geometry only, not vehicle compatibility.
  • Diameter +0.1% · Ride-height change +0.02 in.
  • Speedometer reads low · 60 mph → 60.1 mph.
  • Sidewall -0.48 in · Width +0.00 in.
Diameter+0.1%+0.04 in
Speedo @ 60+0.1%60 mph → 60.1 mph
Sidewall-0.48 inWidth +0.00 in
Ride-height change+0.02 inDiameter ÷ 2
How this result is calculated

Computed from nominal tire-size geometry: diameter, circumference and speedometer error. It does not check vehicle placard approval, load/speed rating, rim-width range, wheel-arch, suspension or brake clearance.

Methodology

Before fitting

  • Check the vehicle placard and owner’s manual first.
  • Match or exceed the required load index and speed rating.
  • Confirm rim-width range, bolt pattern, hub bore, offset and fasteners.
  • Inspect wheel-arch, suspension and brake clearance under real vehicle load.
  • Check TPMS, cold pressure and local roadworthiness rules.
Diameter
29.50 in 29.54 in+0.04 in
Sidewall
6.75 in 6.27 in-0.48 in
Width
9.65 in 9.65 in+0.00 in
Circumference
92.69 in 92.80 in+0.1%
Revs / mile
684 683
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.1 mph+0.1%
Ride-height change
0.00 in +0.02 in
True distance per 100 indicated
100 mi 100.1 mi+0.1%
Δ⌀ +0.04 inΔ↔ +0.00 in
  • Current — 245/70 R16
  • New — 245/65 R17
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.02 in.

Result report

245/70 R16 245/65 R17 · Minor variation · Within tolerance

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Geometric estimate. Always verify physical clearance (arches, suspension, brakes) before fitting.

In-tolerance alternative sizes

In-tolerance alternative sizes
SizeDiameterSpeedo @ 100Use this
OE 245/70R16+0.0%+0.0%
+1″ 265/60R17+0.1%+0.1%

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-22

Technical check
2026-07-22
Content updated
2026-07-22
What changed
  • Added a localized engine-derived geometry signature and matching Markdown narrative.
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