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

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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 ›