265/70R16 Tire Size: 30.6" Tall, a 31-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 265/70R16 stands 30.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on a 16-inch wheel, which makes it a 31-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 12 tire models in this size right now.
265/70R16 dimensions
Overall diameter
30.61"
Section width
10.43"
Sidewall height
7.30"
Wheel diameter
16"
Circumference
96.2"
Revolutions per mile
659
≈ 30.6x10.4R16 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 265/70R16 means
- 265Section width: 265 mm (10.4") wall to wall
- 70Aspect ratio: sidewall is 70% of the width, so 7.3" 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.
265/70R16 compared to nearby 16-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 265/70R16 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 265/70R16 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R16 | 30.5" | -0.1" (-0.5%) | -0.8" | 64.7 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/75R16 | 31.6" | +1.0" (+3.4%) | 0.0" | 67.2 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/75R16 | 32.8" | +2.2" (+7.3%) | +0.8" | 69.7 mph | Full comparison |
| 315/75R16 | 34.6" | +4.0" (+13.1%) | +2.0" | 73.5 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 265/70R16
- Toyota Tacoma (2016–2023) · TRD Off-Road
Tires in stock in 265/70R16
12 models, 15 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 2 | $219 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 2 | $236 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 2 | $186 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 1 | $289 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $305 |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | All Terrain | 1 | $184 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 1 | $226 |
| Interco SSR | Mud Terrain | 1 | $390 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 1 | $236 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $261 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $232 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 1 | $219 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 265/70R16 tire in inches?+
A 265/70R16 is 30.61 inches tall and 10.43 inches wide, with a 7.30-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 265/70R16 a 31-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 30.6 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 31. The flotation equivalent is 30.6x10.4R16.
What does 265/70R16 mean?+
265/70R16 means a tire 265 millimeters wide with a sidewall 70% as tall as it is wide, built for a 16-inch wheel.
265/70R16 vs 265/75R16: how much bigger?+
265/75R16 is 1.0 inches taller (3.4%) and 0.0 inches wider. Going from 265/70R16 to 265/75R16, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 67.2.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.