What is the diameter of a 245/55R16 tire?

A 245/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 26.61 inches (675.9mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a 245/55R16 tire make?

A 245/55R16 tire makes approximately 758 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for 245/55R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a 245/55R16 tire is 6.1" - 8.6".

245/55R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 245/55R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 26.61 inches, a section width of 9.6 inches (245mm), and rotates 758 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 4+ vehicle models including Jaguar XJR-S.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

26.61"

675.9 mm

Section Width

245 mm

9.65" wide

Sidewall Height

5.31"

134.9 mm (55% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

758

Circumference: 83.6"

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 245/55R16 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)245/55R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:26.6"

Sidewall:5.3"

Revs/Mile:758

Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:29.6"

Sidewall:5.8"

Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Speedometer Variance

+11.1%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 66.7 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	22.2 mph	+2.2 mph
30 mph	33.3 mph	+3.3 mph
45 mph	50.0 mph	+5.0 mph
60 mph	66.7 mph	+6.7 mph
75 mph	83.4 mph	+8.4 mph
90 mph	100.0 mph	+10.0 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:+1.48" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 245/55R16 (4+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 245/55R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Convertible, Automatic	View 1993 XJR-S ›
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Coupe, Standard	View 1993 XJR-S ›
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Convertible, Standard	View 1993 XJR-S ›
1993	Jaguar XJR-S	2D Coupe, Automatic	View 1993 XJR-S ›