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255/70R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 255/70R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 30.06 inches, a section width of 10.0 inches (255mm), and rotates 671 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 53+ vehicle models including Ford Ranger.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

30.06"

763.5 mm

Section Width

255 mm

10.04" wide

Sidewall Height

7.03"

178.6 mm (70% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

671

Circumference: 94.42"

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 255/70R16 against any proposed tire size below:

Popular Comparisons:
Tire 1 (Stock / Base)255/70R16
Overall Height:30.1"
Sidewall:7.0"
Revs/Mile:671
Tire 2 (New / Compare)245/60R18
Overall Height:29.6"
Sidewall:5.8"
Revs/Mile:682

Visual Tire & Wheel Comparison

Tire 130.1" HeightTire 229.6" Height

Speedometer Variance

-1.6%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 59.0 mph
IndicatedActual SpeedDiff
20 mph19.7 mph-0.3 mph
30 mph29.5 mph-0.5 mph
45 mph44.3 mph-0.7 mph
60 mph59.0 mph-1.0 mph
75 mph73.8 mph-1.2 mph
90 mph88.6 mph-1.4 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:-0.24" lower ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 255/70R16 (53+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 255/70R16 tires:

YearMake & ModelTrim / VariantLookup Specs
2019Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WDView 2019 Ranger ›
2019Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, RWDView 2019 Ranger ›
2019Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDView 2019 Ranger ›
2019Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWDView 2019 Ranger ›
2020Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WDView 2020 Ranger ›
2020Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, RWDView 2020 Ranger ›
2020Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDView 2020 Ranger ›
2020Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWDView 2020 Ranger ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case Control, Automatic TransView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case Control, Standard TransView 2021 Bronco ›
2021Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WDView 2021 Ranger ›
2021Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, RWDView 2021 Ranger ›
2021Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDView 2021 Ranger ›
2021Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWDView 2021 Ranger ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case Control, Automatic TransView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case Control, Standard TransView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case Control, Automatic TransView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case Control, Standard TransView 2022 Bronco ›
2022Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WDView 2022 Ranger ›
2022Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, RWDView 2022 Ranger ›
2022Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDView 2022 Ranger ›
2022Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWDView 2022 Ranger ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case Control, Automatic TransView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic T/Case Control, Standard TransView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case Control, Standard TransView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Automatic T/Case ControlView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.7L Eng VIN P, Part Time T/Case ControlView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Part Time T/Case Control, Automatic TransView 2023 Bronco ›
2023Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4WDView 2023 Ranger ›
2023Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, RWDView 2023 Ranger ›
2023Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WDView 2023 Ranger ›
2023Ford RangerXL, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, RWDView 2023 Ranger ›
2025Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, Standard TransView 2025 Bronco ›
2025Ford BroncoBase, 2D Utility, Automatic TransView 2025 Bronco ›
2025Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, Automatic TransView 2025 Bronco ›
2025Ford BroncoBase, 4D Utility, Standard TransView 2025 Bronco ›