tireheight.com275/70R16 in inches
A 275/70R16 tire is 31.2″ tall and 10.8″ wide, and fits a 16″ wheel. In inches it is written 31.2×10.8R16.
How tall 275/70R16 tires really are
Heights published by BFGoodrich, Michelin and Toyo for all 3 tires in this size. Their published revolutions per mile work out to 30.2–30.3″ under load (below).
Real 275/70R16 tires measure 31.10–31.20″, against 31.16″ from the size code. They run both taller and shorter than the size code.
Published revs per mile (666–667) mean the tire rolls like a 30.2–30.3″ tire on the vehicle. Use this for speedometer calibration.
The lightest (Michelin Defender LTX M/S, SL) is 16.1 lb lighter per corner than the heaviest (BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, LT D).
3 tires in 275/70R16
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Is 275/70R16 a 31-inch tire?
Yes. The size code works out to 31.16″, and the 3 tires here publish 31.10–31.20″, so people call it a 31.
All 31-inch tire sizes, on every wheel size.
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Differences in overall diameter, calculated from each size code.
How to read 275/70R16
Marks a light truck (LT) tire.
A percentage, not a measurement: the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tire is wide, which is 192.5 mm or 7.58 inches.
Radial construction.
Mounts on a 16-inch wheel. Approved wheel widths run 7.0″ to 9.0″.
Each tire carries up to 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) at its maximum pressure.
Rated for up to 112 mph sustained.
Printed separately as "LOAD RANGE D": a 8-ply rating, inflated up to 65 psi (standard load-range table). The load range D tires here carry up to 3,000 lb each, as published.
| Specification | Inches | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.16 | 791 mm |
| Section width | 10.83 | 275 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.58 | 192.5 mm |
| Circumference | 97.9 | 2,486 mm |
| Revolutions per mile (calculated, unloaded) | 647.3 | 402 per km |
| Revolutions per mile (published by manufacturers) | 666–667 | 414 per km |
| Approved wheel width | 7.0–9.0 | 178–229 mm |
Speedometer error after switching to 275/70R16
Questions about 275/70R16
What is 275/70R16 in inches?
31.16 inches tall, 10.83 inches wide, on a 16-inch wheel. Written in inches, that is roughly 31.2×10.8R16.
How much does a 275/70R16 tire weigh?
Between 38.0 lb and 54.1 lb for the 3 tires listed here. The lightest is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S (SL); the heaviest is the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 (LT D).
What wheel width do I need for 275/70R16?
Manufacturers approve 7.0–9.0″ wide wheels for this size.
How many revolutions per mile does a 275/70R16 make?
Published figures run 666–667 revolutions per mile. The calculated figure is 647.3, but manufacturers measure the tire under load, where it rolls on a smaller radius.
What is the difference between P275/70R16 and LT275/70R16?
Passenger tires (2 here) are built for passenger loads, with max loads of 2601 lb. Light-truck tires (1 here) come in heavier load ranges with max loads of 3000 lb, and are usually heavier with deeper tread.
How much taller is 275/70R16 than 265/70R16?
0.55 inches taller on paper (31.16″ vs 30.61″), which raises the axle about 0.28″. Your speedometer will read about 1.8% slow.