255/65R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 255/65R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 29.05 inches, a section width of 10.0 inches (255mm), and rotates 694 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 26+ vehicle models including Land Rover Range Rover.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

29.05"

737.9 mm

Section Width

255 mm

10.04" wide

Sidewall Height

6.53"

165.9 mm (65% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

694

Circumference: 91.27"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.4" - 8.9"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 255/65R16 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)255/65R16
Overall Height:29.1"
Sidewall:6.5"
Revs/Mile:694
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 129.1" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

+1.8%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 61.1 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph20.4 mph+0.4 mph
30 mph30.5 mph+0.5 mph
45 mph45.8 mph+0.8 mph
60 mph61.1 mph+1.1 mph
75 mph76.4 mph+1.4 mph
90 mph91.6 mph+1.6 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:+0.26" ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 255/65R16 (26+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 255/65R16 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
1995Land Rover Range RoverSEView 1995 Range Rover ›
1996Land Rover Range RoverSEView 1996 Range Rover ›
1997Land Rover Range RoverSEView 1997 Range Rover ›
1998Land Rover Range RoverSEView 1998 Range Rover ›
1998Land Rover Range Rover50th Anniversary EditionView 1998 Range Rover ›
1999Land Rover DiscoverySDView 1999 Discovery ›
1999Land Rover Range RoverBaseView 1999 Range Rover ›
1999Land Rover DiscoverySeries IIView 1999 Discovery ›
1999Land Rover Range RoverSEView 1999 Range Rover ›
2000Land Rover Range RoverCountyView 2000 Range Rover ›
2000Land Rover Range RoverBaseView 2000 Range Rover ›
2000Land Rover Range RoverSEView 2000 Range Rover ›
2000Land Rover DiscoveryDiscoveryView 2000 Discovery ›
2001Land Rover DiscoverySeries II SDView 2001 Discovery ›
2001Land Rover DiscoverySeries II SEView 2001 Discovery ›
2001Land Rover Range RoverSEView 2001 Range Rover ›
2001Land Rover DiscoverySeries II LEView 2001 Discovery ›
2002Land Rover DiscoverySeries II SDView 2002 Discovery ›
2002Land Rover DiscoverySeries II SEView 2002 Discovery ›
2003Land Rover DiscoveryS, 4.6 4View 2003 Discovery ›
2003Land Rover DiscoveryS, 4.6 6View 2003 Discovery ›
2004Land Rover DiscoverySView 2004 Discovery ›
1998Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320View 1998 ML320 ›
1999Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320View 1999 ML320 ›
2000Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320View 2000 ML320 ›
2001Mercedes-Benz ML320ML320View 2001 ML320 ›