285/75R16 Tire Size: 32.8" Tall, a 33-Inch Tire
Straight answer
A 285/75R16 stands 32.8 inches tall and 11.2 inches wide on a 16-inch wheel, which makes it a 33-inch tire in truck-speak. NTW stocks 24 tire models in this size right now.
285/75R16 dimensions
Overall diameter
32.83"
Section width
11.22"
Sidewall height
8.42"
Wheel diameter
16"
Circumference
103.1"
Revolutions per mile
614
≈ 32.8x11.2R16 flotation. Nominal math; real tires run a few tenths off depending on brand, load range, rim width, and air pressure.
What 285/75R16 means
- 285Section width: 285 mm (11.2") wall to wall
- 75Aspect ratio: sidewall is 75% of the width, so 8.4" 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.
285/75R16 compared to nearby 16-inch sizes
Speedometer column assumes your truck is calibrated for 285/75R16 and reads 65 mph.
| Size | Height | vs 285/75R16 | Width change | Actual speed | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/75R16 | 30.5" | -2.4" (-7.2%) | -1.6" | 60.3 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/70R16 | 30.6" | -2.2" (-6.8%) | -0.8" | 60.6 mph | Full comparison |
| 265/75R16 | 31.6" | -1.2" (-3.6%) | -0.8" | 62.7 mph | Full comparison |
| 315/75R16 | 34.6" | +1.8" (+5.4%) | +1.2" | 68.5 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, or check what stepping down to 265/75R16 does.
Tires in stock in 285/75R16
24 models, 26 SKUs at NTW (different load ranges and sidewall styles). Refreshed daily.
| Tire | Type | Options | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | All Terrain | 2 | $311 |
| Toyo Open Country A/T III | All Terrain | 2 | $304 |
| BFGoodrich HD All Terrain KT | All Terrain | 1 | $325 |
| Bfgoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $328 |
| Falken Rubitrek A/T | All Terrain | 1 | $260 |
| Falken Wildpeak A/T4W | All Terrain | 1 | $304 |
| Falken Wildpeak M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $332 |
| Falken Wildpeak R/T01 | All Terrain | 1 | $325 |
| Interco SSR | Mud Terrain | 1 | $401 |
| Interco Vortrac LT | All Terrain | 1 | $253 |
| Ironman MTX | All Terrain | 1 | $202 |
| Kenda Klever M/T 2 | Mud Terrain | 1 | $325 |
| Mastercraft Trail HD | All Terrain | 1 | $244 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss | Mud Terrain | 1 | $337 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT | All Terrain | 1 | $321 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend EXP | All Terrain | 1 | $292 |
| Mickey Thompson Baja Legend MTZ | Mud Terrain | 1 | $307 |
| Nitto Ridge Grappler | All Terrain | 1 | $320 |
| Nitto Terra Grappler G3 | All Terrain | 1 | $291 |
| Nitto Trail Grappler M/T | Mud Terrain | 1 | $333 |
| Toyo Open Country C/T | All Terrain | 1 | $289 |
| Toyo Open Country H/T II | All Terrain | 1 | $278 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T | All Terrain | 1 | $325 |
| Toyo Open Country R/T Trail | All Terrain | 1 | $313 |
Prices per tire at NTW when last checked; confirm at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is a 285/75R16 tire in inches?+
A 285/75R16 is 32.83 inches tall and 11.22 inches wide, with a 8.42-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 285/75R16 a 33-inch tire?+
Close enough that everybody calls it one. It measures 32.8 inches, so it's sold and talked about as a 33. The flotation equivalent is 32.8x11.2R16.
What does 285/75R16 mean?+
285/75R16 means a tire 285 millimeters wide with a sidewall 75% as tall as it is wide, built for a 16-inch wheel.
285/75R16 vs 315/75R16: how much bigger?+
315/75R16 is 1.8 inches taller (5.4%) and 1.2 inches wider. Going from 285/75R16 to 315/75R16, a speedometer reading 65 mph means you're actually doing 68.5.
Looking for another size? See the full truck tire size chart.