What is the size difference between 255 and 265 tires?
It’s important to note that the outer diameter (how far the wheel rolls in one revolution) is slightly more for a 265 than a 255 at the same aspect ratio as the sidewall would be larger. 10mm bigger in width. The tread section width of the 265 tire is 10mm wider than the 255 tire.
Will 265 75R16 fit 255 70R16?
These tires won’t be the same size. Although they will be much closer, not exact. Even with the same aspect ratio of 70, the wider the wire, the taller the sidewall height which means the taller the tire.
How wide is a 255 70 tire?
Plus Sizes
| 255/70-16 | 245/75-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter inches (mm) | 30.06 (763.4) | 30.47 (773.9) |
| Width inches (mm) | 10.04 (255) | 9.65 (245) |
| Circum. inches (mm) | 94.42 (2398.29) | 95.72 (2431.28) |
| Sidewall Height inches (mm) | 7.03 (178.5) | 7.23 (183.75) |
How big is a 255 70R16 tire?
Plus Sizes
| 245/75-16 | 255/70-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter inches (mm) | 30.47 (773.9) | 30.06 (763.4) |
| Width inches (mm) | 9.65 (245) | 10.04 (255) |
| Circum. inches (mm) | 95.72 (2431.28) | 94.42 (2398.29) |
| Sidewall Height inches (mm) | 7.23 (183.75) | 7.03 (178.5) |
Can I use 255 tires instead of 245?
You can do whatever you like but the 245 width tyres will have a smaller diamater so may affect your speedometer reading… If 255/55/18 is the correct OEM size then the technician replaced your tires with a size 2.8% smaller.
What’s the difference between 245 and 265 tires?
The difference between 245 & 265 is 10 mm . This is not enough to help or hurt you .
What does a 265 tire equal to?
P-Metric Tire Sizes – P-Metric to Inches Conversion Chart
| Rim Size | P-Metric Size | Actual Tire Height |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Inch | 265/70R16 | 30.6 inches |
| 265/75R16 | 31.6 inches | |
| 285/75R16 | 32.8 inches | |
| 305/70R16 | 32.8 inches |
What size is 265 75 R16?
16-inch Wheel Conversion Chart
| Metric | Standard |
|---|---|
| 265/75/16 | 31.6″x 10.4″ |
| 275/70/16 | 31.2″x 10.8″ |
| 285/75/16 | 32.8″x 11.2″ |
| 295/75/16 | 33.4″x 11.6″ |
How tall is a 265 75 R16 tire?
around 31.6 inches tall
Are 285 tires taller than 265?
The larger 285/70R17 tire in the photo above stands over an inch taller and is nearly an inch wider than the 265/70R17 size. The width of the tread is also a half-inch wider. Many late-model domestic trucks accept this difference in size.
How much taller is a 75 tire than a 70?
I think the 75 series tire is roughly 1″ taller than the 70 series…. so 1/2″ more sidewall… not a lot of difference. The 75 definately “looks” better and might even get ya better mileage as you’re not turning as fast….
Can I put 285 tires on 245 rims?
285 is the tire width, 75 is the aspect ratio of tire sidewall of the width. 245 are narrower, about only 9″ wide. So they fit nice on a 6″ rim.