31x10.50 R16

What size is 31x10.50 R16?

31x10.50 R16 has an overall diameter of about 31.00 in, a section width of 10.50 in and a sidewall height of 7.50 in. It turns roughly 651 times per mile. Below are the exact figures plus in-tolerance plus/minus sizes you can switch to safely.

Fitment verdict

31x10.50 R15 stays within the configured tolerance for 31x10.50 R16: 0.0% diameter and 0.0% speedometer effect.

Metric This size: 31x10.50 R16 Alternative: 31x10.50 R15 Difference Verdict
Overall diameter 31.00 in 31.00 in 0.0% Within tolerance
Section width 10.50 in 10.50 in 0.00 in Computed difference
Sidewall height 7.50 in 8.00 in +0.50 in Computed difference
Circumference 97.39 in 97.39 in 0.0% Within tolerance
Speedo 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Within tolerance

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Specification

Overall diameter31.00 in
Section width10.50 in
Sidewall height7.50 in
Circumference97.39 in
Revolutions 404 /km · 651 /mi

In-tolerance sizes

Alternative sizes that stay within the safe diameter tolerance:

Size Diameter Speedo Verdict
31x10.50 R15 +0.0% +0.0% ✓ OK
285/40 R22 -0.1% -0.1% ✓ OK
275/55 R19 -0.3% -0.3% ✓ OK
285/50 R20 +0.7% +0.7% ✓ OK
275/45 R21 -0.8% -0.8% ✓ OK
265/70 R16 -1.3% -1.3% ✓ OK
265/65 R17 -1.4% -1.4% ✓ OK
245/65 R18 -1.5% -1.5% ✓ OK
285/60 R18 +1.5% +1.5% ✓ OK
265/60 R18 -1.5% -1.5% ✓ OK
245/70 R17 -1.6% -1.6% ✓ OK
265/65 R18 +1.8% +1.8% ✓ OK

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Units
✓ Within toleranceDiameter +0.0% (+0.00 in) · US (~3%)
  • Within tolerance · Diameter +0.0%.
  • Speedo @ 60: 60 mph60.0 mph.
  • Sidewall +0.50 in · Width +0.00 in.
Diameter+0.0%+0.00 in
Speedo @ 60+0.0%60 mph60.0 mph
Sidewall+0.50 inWidth +0.00 in
How this result is calculated

Computed from nominal tire-size geometry: diameter, circumference and speedometer error. It does not check wheel-arch, suspension or brake clearance.

Methodology
Diameter
31.00 in 31.00 in+0.00 in
Sidewall
7.50 in 8.00 in+0.50 in
Width
10.50 in 10.50 in+0.00 in
Circumference
97.39 in 97.39 in+0.0%
Revs / mile
651 651
Speedo @ 60
60 mph 60.0 mph+0.0%
Δ⌀ +0.0 mm
  • Current31x10.50 R16
  • New31x10.50 R15
  • Grounded to the road: the axle rises +0.00 in.

Result report

31x10.50 R16 31x10.50 R15 · Within tolerance

Use this size when shopping: 31x10.50 R15

Use this size when shopping

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

Safe alternative sizes

SizeDiameterSpeedo @ 100Use this
−1″ 255/80R15+0.2%+0.2%
OE 255/75R16+0.2%+0.2%
+1″ 355/50R17-0.1%-0.1%
+2″ 275/60R18-0.0%-0.0%

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-28

Last reviewed: 2026-06-28
What changed
  • Reviewed deterministic geometry, load/speed references, sitemap inclusion and localized page shell.