245/45R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 245/45R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 24.68 inches, a section width of 9.6 inches (245mm), and rotates 817 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 47+ vehicle models including Mitsubishi Starion.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

24.68"

626.9 mm

Section Width

245 mm

9.65" wide

Sidewall Height

4.34"

110.2 mm (45% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

817

Circumference: 77.54"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.1" - 8.6"

Optimal rim width range

Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 245/45R16 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)245/45R16
Overall Height:24.7"
Sidewall:4.3"
Revs/Mile:817
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 124.7" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+19.8%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 71.9 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph24.0 mph+4.0 mph
30 mph35.9 mph+5.9 mph
45 mph53.9 mph+8.9 mph
60 mph71.9 mph+11.9 mph
75 mph89.9 mph+14.9 mph
90 mph107.8 mph+17.8 mph

Fender & Suspension Clearance

Fitment Status: MODERATE RISK

Flush fitment. Extends 17.7mm outwards. Check wheel arch clearance under full suspension compression.

Inner Strut Space:7.7mm LESS clearance
Outer Fender Push:Extends 17.7mm further out
Ride Height Delta:+2.45" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 245/45R16 (47+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 245/45R16 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1988Mitsubishi StarionESIView 1988 Starion
1988Mitsubishi StarionESI-R, AutomaticView 1988 Starion
1988Mitsubishi StarionESI-R, StandardView 1988 Starion
1989Mitsubishi StarionStarionView 1989 Starion
1987Porsche 911Turbo, 2D ConvertibleView 1987 911
1987Porsche 911Turbo, 2D CoupeView 1987 911
1987Porsche 928AutomaticView 1987 928
1987Porsche 928StandardView 1987 928
1988Porsche 911Turbo, 2D ConvertibleView 1988 911
1988Porsche 911Turbo, 2D CoupeView 1988 911
1988Porsche 928AutomaticView 1988 928
1988Porsche 944Base, AutomaticView 1988 944
1988Porsche 928StandardView 1988 928
1988Porsche 944Base, StandardView 1988 944
1988Porsche 944TurboView 1988 944
1988Porsche 944SView 1988 944
1989Porsche 928AutomaticView 1989 928
1989Porsche 911Turbo, 2D CoupeView 1989 911
1989Porsche 911Turbo, 2D ConvertibleView 1989 911
1989Porsche 928StandardView 1989 928
1989Porsche 944TurboView 1989 944
1990Porsche 928AutomaticView 1990 928
1990Porsche 928StandardView 1990 928
1991Porsche 928S4View 1991 928
1991Porsche 928GTView 1991 928
1995Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1995 911
1995Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1995 911
1995Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1995 911
1995Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1995 911
1996Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1996 911
1996Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1996 911
1996Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1996 911
1996Porsche 911TargaView 1996 911
1996Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1996 911
1997Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Convertible, AutomaticView 1997 911
1997Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Coupe, AutomaticView 1997 911
1997Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Coupe, StandardView 1997 911
1997Porsche 911TargaView 1997 911
1997Porsche 911Carrera, 2D Convertible, StandardView 1997 911
1998Porsche 911TargaView 1998 911
1997Toyota Supra3.0 D, AutomaticView 1997 Supra
1997Toyota Supra3.0 D, StandardView 1997 Supra
1997Toyota Supra3.0 E, AutomaticView 1997 Supra
1997Toyota Supra3.0 E, StandardView 1997 Supra
1998Toyota Supra3.0 DView 1998 Supra
1998Toyota Supra3.0 E, AutomaticView 1998 Supra
1998Toyota Supra3.0 E, StandardView 1998 Supra