Data sheet TS-265/70R16 · Size
265/70R16 in inches
By the formula 265/70R16 measures 30.6 in (777 mm) overall and turns 659 revs per mile (409 per km).
Fig. 1 — Cross-section
Table 1 — Nominal dimensions
| Item | in | mm |
|---|---|---|
| DOverall diameter | 30.61 | 777 |
| ASection width | 10.43 | 265 |
| BSidewall | 7.30 | 185.5 |
| CRim | 16 | 406.4 |
| Circumference | 96.2 | 2,442 |
| Revs per mile · km | 659 | 409 |
| Flotation size printed | 31X10.50R16LT | Mickey Thompson |
|---|---|---|
| Measuring rim | 8″ | Mickey Thompson LT |
| Approved rims | 7.0–9.0″ | 1 LT tires |
Table 2 — Measured range
30.60–30.90″overall diameter, 12 tires from 5 makers (math: 30.61″)
50 lbweight, 1 LT versions
10.0–18.5/32″new tread depth
3,195 lbmax load per tire, 1 LT versions, as published
1 LT · 11 Pversions in the makers’ tables we read
All 12 tires ↓Table 3
12 tires in 265/70R16, as published
One row per model and type, from each maker’s size table. LT first, then P-metric; sorted by diameter.
The math says 30.61″. 12 tires from 5 makers measure 30.60″–30.90″. Tallest here: Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP (all-terrain), 30.90″. Check the maker’s number before you buy for a tight fit.
| Tire | Type | Diameter | Width | Rims, in | Weight | Tread | Max load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXPmickeythompsontires.com · Oct 15, 2026 | LT · E 121Q | 30.90″ | 10.70″ | 7.0–9.0 | 50.0 lb | 18.5/32″ | 3,195 lb @ 80 psi |
| Firestone Destination A/T2firestonetire.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 111T | 30.60″ | — | 7.0–9.0 | 35.2 lb | 12.0/32″ | — |
| Firestone Destination LE3firestonetire.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 112T | 30.60″ | — | 7.0–9.0 | 35.3 lb | 10.0/32″ | — |
| Firestone Destination LE4firestonetire.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 112T | 30.60″ | — | 7.0–9.0 | 37.4 lb | 12.0/32″ | — |
| Kumho Road Venture AT52kumhotireusa.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 112T | 30.60″ | 10.70″ | 7.0–9.0 | 37.3 lb | 13.5/32″ | 2,469 lb @ 51 psi |
| Kumho Crugen HT51kumhotireusa.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 112T | 30.60″ | 10.70″ | 7.0–9.0 | 37.4 lb | 12.5/32″ | 2,469 lb @ 51 psi |
| Toyo Open Country A/T IIItoyotires.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 111T | 30.60″ | 10.70″ | 7.0–9.0 | 39.0 lb | 13.3/32″ | 2,403 lb @ 44 psi |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trailtoyotires.com · Oct 15, 2026 | XL 116T | 30.60″ | 10.70″ | 7.0–9.0 | 42.0 lb | 13.4/32″ | 2,756 lb @ 50 psi |
| Toyo Open Country H/T IItoyotires.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 112T | 30.60″ | 10.70″ | 7.0–9.0 | 38.0 lb | 12.1/32″ | 2,469 lb @ 44 psi |
| Nitto Ridge Grapplernittotire.com · Oct 15, 2026 | XL 116T | 30.63″ | 10.71″ | 7.0–9.0 | 46.7 lb | 13.5/32″ | 2,756 lb @ 50 psi |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3nittotire.com · Oct 15, 2026 | XL 116T | 30.63″ | 10.71″ | 7.0–9.0 | 44.1 lb | 13.4/32″ | 2,756 lb @ 50 psi |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Tmickeythompsontires.com · Oct 15, 2026 | SL 112T | 30.80″ | 10.50″ | 7.0–9.0 | 42.0 lb | 16.0/32″ | 2,469 lb @ 44 psi |
§ 1
Nominal dimensions
By the formula 265/70R16 has an overall diameter of 30.6 in (777 mm). Section width is 10.4 in (265 mm) and sidewall height is 7.3 in (186 mm). The rim is 16 in (406 mm).
Circumference is 96.2 in (2,442 mm). That yields 659 revolutions per mile (409 per km). These are nominal, unloaded numbers computed from standard size math.
§ 2
What makers publish
Makers list 12 tires in 265/70R16 from 5 brands: Mickey Thompson, Firestone, Kumho, Toyo and Nitto. The list includes 1 LT and 11 P-metric tires. Published overall diameters run from 30.6 in to 30.9 in against 30.61 in by the formula.
Published weights range from 35.2 lbs to 50 lbs. New tread depths run from 10/32 in to 18.5/32 in. Makers show load ranges SL, XL and E and publish the rims that may be used with each tire.
- Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP LT265/70R16 — 30.9 in diameter; weight 50 lbs; tread depth 18.5/32 in; load range E.
- Firestone Destination A/T2 265/70R16 — 30.6 in diameter; weight 35.2 lbs; tread depth 12/32 in.
- Toyo Open Country A/T III 265/70R16 — 30.6 in diameter; weight 39 lbs; tread depth 13.3/32 in; Toyo lists 678 revs per mile for this model.
§ 3
Nearby sizes and effects
The ±3% overall-diameter window is a tire-shop rule of thumb, not a law. Sizes within that window include 265/75R15, 265/65R17, 245/70R17 and 245/75R16. See the neighbor table and the comparison tool for the full list.
Small diameter changes alter indicated speed, revolutions per mile and axle clearance by small amounts. Use the speedometer calculator before you compare sizes.
- 265/75R15: diameter +0.1% (+0.04 in, +1 mm); indicated 60 mph → true 60.1 mph; revs per mile 659 → 658.
- 265/65R17: diameter −0.1% (−0.04 in, −1 mm); indicated 60 mph → true 59.9 mph; revs per mile 659 → 660.
- 245/70R17: diameter −0.3% (−0.10 in, −3 mm); indicated 60 mph → true 59.8 mph; revs per mile 659 → 661.
Fig. 2
265/70R16 and the sizes next to it
To scale, on one ground line. Diameter by the formula.
Table 4
Compare 265/70R16 with another size
Type any size: diameter, sidewall, speedometer and clearance change against this one.
Comparison
265/75R16 is 31.65″ tall, +3.41% against 265/70R16. At 60 mph on the dial you drive 62.0 mph.
| Item | 265/70R16 | 265/75R16 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 30.61″ | 31.65″ | +1.04″ +3.41% |
| Section width | 10.43″ | 10.43″ | 0.00″ |
| Sidewall | 7.30″ | 7.82″ | +0.52″ |
| Circumference | 96.2″ | 99.4″ | +3.3″ |
| Revs per mile | 659 | 637 | −22 |
| Axle height | 15.30″ | 15.82″ | +0.52″ |
When the odometer counts 1,000 miles, you have driven 1,034.1 miles.
Engine RPM at the same road speed: −3.3%. Gear ratio calculator
Speedometer
| Dial shows | True speed | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.0 mph | +1.0 |
| 45 mph | 46.5 mph | +1.5 |
| 60 mph | 62.0 mph | +2.0 |
| 70 mph | 72.4 mph | +2.4 |
| 80 mph | 82.7 mph | +2.7 |
265/70R16265/75R16
Note 1
P-metric or LT in the same size
1 LT and 11 P versions in the tables we read.
No single model in our tables is published in both P and LT versions of 265/70R16; Table 3 lists both types side by side.
On trucks and SUVs, the load ratings of the tires on an axle must add up to at least the axle’s GAWR on the certification label (49 CFR 571.110).
Vehicles on 265/70R16: not listed yet. We add a vehicle here only from its maker’s own spec sheet for that year and trim.
The size your vehicle left the factory on is printed on the tire and loading placard on the driver’s door jamb (49 CFR 571.110). Pressure and load: that placard too.
Table 5
Within 3% of 265/70R16
Same rim or ±1″, diameter within 3%. A shop rule of thumb, not a law.
| Size | Diameter | Width | vs 265/70R16 | At 60 mph | Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/75R15 | 30.65″ | 10.4″ | +0.1% | 60.1 | +0.02″ |
| 265/65R17 | 30.56″ | 10.4″ | −0.1% | 59.9 | −0.02″ |
| 245/70R17 | 30.50″ | 9.6″ | −0.3% | 59.8 | −0.05″ |
| 245/75R16 | 30.47″ | 9.6″ | −0.5% | 59.7 | −0.07″ |
| 215/85R16 | 30.39″ | 8.5″ | −0.7% | 59.6 | −0.11″ |
| 235/75R17 | 30.88″ | 9.3″ | +0.9% | 60.5 | +0.14″ |
| 225/75R17 | 30.29″ | 8.9″ | −1.0% | 59.4 | −0.16″ |
| 31x10.50R15 | 31.00″ | 10.5″ | +1.3% | 60.8 | +0.20″ |
| 255/70R17 | 31.06″ | 10.0″ | +1.5% | 60.9 | +0.22″ |
| 255/70R16 | 30.06″ | 10.0″ | −1.8% | 58.9 | −0.28″ |
Comparisons
Q&A
Common questions
What are the section width and sidewall height for 265/70R16?
By the formula the section width is 10.4 in (265 mm) and the sidewall height is 7.3 in (186 mm).
Do makers list different diameters for this size?
Yes. Makers' size tables show published diameters from 30.6 in to 30.9 in; Mickey Thompson lists 30.9 in and Firestone lists 30.6 in.
How much will a nearby size change my indicated speed?
Small changes shift true speed by a few tenths of a mile per hour. For example, 265/75R15 runs about 60.1 mph when the speedometer reads 60 mph, and 265/65R17 runs about 59.9 mph.
What tire and vehicle markings should I check?
The tire sidewall shows the maximum load rating and, for LT tires, the load range letter (49 CFR 571.139). Check the tire and loading placard on the driver's door jamb for the vehicle maker's recommended cold inflation and load info (49 CFR 571.110).
Notes
Method and sources
Each number and rule comes from a source with the date it was checked.
- Sidewall = width × aspect ratio ÷ 100
- Diameter = rim × 25.4 + 2 × sidewall (mm)
- Revs per mile = 63,360 ÷ (π × diameter, in)
- True speed = dial × new diameter ÷ old diameter
- Clearance change = half the diameter change
Numbers are nominal: the tire unloaded, on its measuring rim. Revs per mile published by makers run higher than the formula. “Within 3%” is a rule of thumb tire shops use, not a law. Tire pressure: the placard on your door jamb.
- Mickey Thompson: size table (mickeythompsontires.com)checked Oct 15, 2026
- Firestone: size table (firestonetire.com)checked Oct 15, 2026
- Toyo: size table (toyotires.com)checked Oct 15, 2026
- Nitto: size table (nittotire.com)checked Oct 15, 2026
- 49 CFR 571.139 (FMVSS No. 139), S5.5(d)ecfr.gov · checked Oct 15, 2026
- 49 CFR 571.110 (FMVSS No. 110), S4.3ecfr.gov · checked Oct 15, 2026
Related
Calculators and size classes
- Tire size calculatorTwo sizes: diameter, sidewall, revs and speedometer.
- Compare up to 4 sizesUp to four sizes side by side, drawn to scale.
- Metric ↔ inchesMetric to inches, and 33x12.50R20 to metric.
- Speedometer errorTrue speed after a size change.
- Gear ratio and RPMEngine RPM and the ratio to regear to.
- Wheel offset and pokeBackspacing, poke and inner clearance.
- DOT date codeHow old a tire is, from the DOT number.
- Load index chartLoad index in pounds and kilograms.
- Bolt patternMeasure it, convert inches to mm.
- Rim size and tire fitWhat 17x8 ET35 means, which sizes go on it.
- What fits my carStart from the placard on the door.
- Tire size chartCommon sizes in inches, by rim.