265/75R16 Tire Size: 31.6" Tall, a 32-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 265/75R16 stands 31.6 inches tall and 10.4 inches wide on a 16-inch wheel, which makes it a 32-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 23 tire models in this size right now.
265/75R16 dimensions
Overall diameter
31.65"
Section width
10.43"
Sidewall height
7.82"
Wheel diameter
16"
Circumference
99.4"
Revolutions per mile
637
≈ 31.6x10.4R16 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 265/75R16 means
- 265Section width: 265 mm (10.4") wall to wall
- 75Aspect ratio: sidewall is 75% of the width, so 7.8" 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.
265/75R16 compared to nearby 16-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 265/75R16 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 265/75R16 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R16 | 30.5" | -1.2" (-3.7%) | -0.8" | 62.6 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/70R16 | 30.6" | -1.0" (-3.3%) | 0.0" | 62.9 mph | Full comparison |
| 285/75R16 | 32.8" | +1.2" (+3.7%) | +0.8" | 67.4 mph | Full comparison |
| 315/75R16 | 34.6" | +3.0" (+9.3%) | +2.0" | 71.1 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, or check what stepping down to 265/70R16 does.
Tires in stock in 265/75R16
23 models, 35 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 4 | $241 |
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 2 | $279 |
| Bfgoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A+ | All Terrain | 2 | $221 |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | All Terrain | 2 | $194 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 2 | $241 |
| Kenda Klever M/T 2 | Mud Terrain | 2 | $265 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 2 | $244 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 2 | $239 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 2 | $232 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 2 | $213 |
| BFGoodrich HD All Terrain KT | All Terrain | 1 | $295 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $292 |
| Falken Wildpeak M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $327 |
| Falken Wildpeak R/T01 | All Terrain | 1 | $313 |
| Ironman MTX | All Terrain | 1 | $194 |
| Kenda Klever AT | All Terrain | 1 | $243 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $262 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ | Mud Terrain | 1 | $295 |
| Nitto Trail Grappler M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $311 |
| Toyo Open Country C/T | All Terrain | 1 | $281 |
| Toyo Open Country M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $330 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T | All Terrain | 1 | $293 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $284 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 265/75R16 tire in inches?+
A 265/75R16 is 31.65 inches tall and 10.43 inches wide, with a 7.82-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 265/75R16 a 32-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 31.6 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 32. The flotation equivalent is 31.6x10.4R16.
What does 265/75R16 mean?+
265/75R16 means a tire 265 millimeters wide with a sidewall 75% as tall as it is wide, built for a 16-inch wheel.
265/75R16 vs 285/75R16: how much bigger?+
285/75R16 is 1.2 inches taller (3.7%) and 0.8 inches wider. Going from 265/75R16 to 285/75R16, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 67.4.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.