245/75R16 Tire Size: 30.5" Tall, a 30-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 245/75R16 stands 30.5 inches tall and 9.6 inches wide on a 16-inch wheel, which makes it a 30-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 15 tire models in this size right now.
245/75R16 dimensions
Overall diameter
30.47"
Section width
9.65"
Sidewall height
7.23"
Wheel diameter
16"
Circumference
95.7"
Revolutions per mile
662
≈ 30.5x9.6R16 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 245/75R16 means
- 245Section width: 245 mm (9.6") wall to wall
- 75Aspect ratio: sidewall is 75% of the width, so 7.2" tall
- RRadial construction
- 16Fits a 16-inch wheel
Want the full rundown on sidewall codes, load index, and speed rating? Read how to read a tire size.
245/75R16 compared to nearby 16-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 245/75R16 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 245/75R16 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265/70R16 | 30.6" | +0.1" (+0.5%) | +0.8" | 65.3 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/75R16 | 31.6" | +1.2" (+3.9%) | +0.8" | 67.5 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/75R16 | 32.8" | +2.4" (+7.8%) | +1.6" | 70.0 mph | Full comparison |
| 315/75R16 | 34.6" | +4.1" (+13.6%) | +2.8" | 73.8 mph | Full comparison |
Rule of thumb: inside 3% of stock diameter feels stock; past 8 to 10% and most owners budget for a re-gear. Run your exact numbers in the tire size calculator.
Trucks that come with 245/75R16
Tires in stock in 245/75R16
15 models, 24 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 4 | $216 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 3 | $155 |
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 2 | $210 |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | All Terrain | 2 | $167 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 2 | $213 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 2 | $203 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $255 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $309 |
| Falken Wildpeak M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $304 |
| Kenda Klever M/T 2 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $255 |
| Toyo Celsius Cargo | All Terrain | 1 | $204 |
| Toyo M-55 | Commercial, On/Off-Road | 1 | $287 |
| Toyo Open Country C/T | All Terrain | 1 | $267 |
| Toyo Open Country M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $321 |
| Toyo Open Country WLT1 | Snow/Ice | 1 | $100000 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 245/75R16 tire in inches?+
A 245/75R16 is 30.47 inches tall and 9.65 inches wide, with a 7.23-inch sidewall on a 16-inch wheel. Real mounted tires vary a few tenths of an inch by brand, load range, and rim width.
Is 245/75R16 a 30-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 30.5 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 30. The flotation equivalent is 30.5x9.6R16.
What does 245/75R16 mean?+
245/75R16 means a tire 245 millimeters wide with a sidewall 75% as tall as it is wide, built for a 16-inch wheel.
245/75R16 vs 265/75R16: how much bigger?+
265/75R16 is 1.2 inches taller (3.9%) and 0.8 inches wider. Going from 245/75R16 to 265/75R16, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 67.5.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.