265/65 R17 vs 31x10.50 R16

31x10.50 R16 stays within the configured tolerance for 265/65 R17: +1.4% diameter and +1.4% speedometer effect.

Geometric comparison

31x10.50 R16 stays within the configured tolerance for 265/65 R17: +1.4% diameter and +1.4% speedometer effect.

Geometric comparison
Metric	This size: 265/65 R17	Alternative: 31x10.50 R16	Difference	Verdict
Overall diameter	30.56 in	31.00 in	+1.4%	Within tolerance
Section width	10.43 in	10.50 in	+0.07 in	Computed difference
Sidewall height	6.78 in	7.50 in	+0.72 in	Computed difference
Circumference	96.02 in	97.39 in	+1.4%	Within tolerance
Speedo	0.0%	+1.4%	+1.4%	Within tolerance

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Requires verificationWithin tolerance · Diameter +1.4% (+0.44 in) · US (~3%)

Requires verification · This rating covers tire geometry only, not vehicle compatibility.
Diameter +1.4% · Ride-height change +0.22 in.
Speedometer reads low · 60 mph → 60.9 mph.
Sidewall +0.72 in · Width +0.07 in.

Diameter+1.4%+0.44 in

Speedo @ 60+1.4%60 mph → 60.9 mph

Sidewall+0.72 inWidth +0.07 in

Ride-height change+0.22 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: 30.56 in 31.00 in+0.44 in
Sidewall: 6.78 in 7.50 in+0.72 in
Width: 10.43 in 10.50 in+0.07 in
Circumference: 96.02 in 97.39 in+1.4%
Revs / mile: 660 651
Speedo @ 60: 60 mph 60.9 mph+1.4%
Ride-height change: 0.00 in +0.22 in
True distance per 100 indicated: 100 mi 101.4 mi+1.4%

Current — 265/65 R17
New — 31x10.50 R16
Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.22 in.

Result report

265/65 R17 31x10.50 R16 · Requires verification · Within tolerance

Plan budget for this size: 31x10.50 R16

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

In-tolerance alternative sizes

In-tolerance alternative sizes
Size	Diameter	Speedo @ 100	Use this
−1″ `285/65R16`	+0.1%	+0.1%
OE `265/65R17`	+0.0%	+0.0%

265/65 R17 · 31x10.50 R16 · Methodology

Technical check: 2026-06-28

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