What is the diameter of a 265/75R16 tire?

A 265/75R16 tire has an overall diameter of 31.65 inches (803.9mm).

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/75R16 tire make?

A 265/75R16 tire makes approximately 637 revolutions per mile.

What rim width is recommended for 265/75R16 tires?

The recommended wheel rim width for a 265/75R16 tire is 6.6" - 9.3".

265/75R16

Standard Metric

Factory Specs, Physical Dimensions & Compatible Vehicle Applications

Factory Spec Overview

The 265/75R16 tire size features an overall diameter of 31.65 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches (265mm), and rotates 637 times per mile. It is a standard factory tire fitment on 4+ vehicle models including Land Rover Defender 90.

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Physical Dimensions & Specs

Overall Diameter

31.65"

803.9 mm

Section Width

265 mm

10.43" wide

Sidewall Height

7.82"

198.6 mm (75% aspect)

Revolutions / Mile

637

Circumference: 99.43"

Rim Diameter

16"

Wheel size

Recommended Rim Width

6.6" - 9.3"

Optimal rim width range

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Speedometer & Alternate Size Calculator

Testing an alternate size for your vehicle? Compare 265/75R16 against any proposed tire size below:

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Tire 1 (Stock / Base)265/75R16

Section Width (mm)

Aspect Ratio (%)

Rim Diameter (in)

Wheel Width (in)

Offset ET (mm)

Overall Height:31.6"

Sidewall:7.8"

Revs/Mile:637

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

-6.6%At 60 mph reading, actual speed is 56.1 mph

Indicated	Actual Speed	Diff
20 mph	18.7 mph	-1.3 mph
30 mph	28.0 mph	-2.0 mph
45 mph	42.1 mph	-2.9 mph
60 mph	56.1 mph	-3.9 mph
75 mph	70.1 mph	-4.9 mph
90 mph	84.1 mph	-5.9 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:-1.04" lower ground clearance

Vehicles That Fit 265/75R16 (4+ Models)

Factory standard and optional vehicle fitments utilizing 265/75R16 tires:

Year	Make & Model	Trim / Variant	Lookup Specs
1994	Land Rover Defender 90	Defender 90	View 1994 Defender 90 ›
1995	Land Rover Defender 90	Defender 90	View 1995 Defender 90 ›
1997	Land Rover Defender 90	Automatic	View 1997 Defender 90 ›
1997	Land Rover Defender 90	Standard	View 1997 Defender 90 ›