265/45R16 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What size tire is 265/45R16 in Inches?

The 265/45R16 tire has an overall diameter of 25.4 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches, and can be mounted on 16 x 8.5-10.0 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 25.4x10.4R16.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	25.4	644.9
Section Width	10.4	265
Rim Height	16	406
Sidewall Height	4.7	119.3
Circumference	79.8	2026

10.4"

25.4"

79.8"

16"

4.7"

794.3 Revs/Mile

To easy understanding, let us break down each component of the 265/45R16 tire size to know what these numbers represent and how they may affect your vehicle's performance:

How tall is a 265/45R16 tire?

A 265/45R16 tire has a height of 25.4 inches (644.9 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and no load.

How wide is a 265/45R16 tire?

The 265/45R16 has a width of 10.4 inches (265 mm). This is the tire measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the inner sidewall’s and the outer sidewall’s widest point, also known as section width or tread width.

265/45R16 sidewall height

The sidewall height of a 265/45R16 is 4.7 inches (119.3 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do I need for 265/45R16 tire?

You can put on a rim with a height of 16 inches and a rim width ranging from 8.5-10.0 inches for a 265/45R16 tire. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

265/45R16 circumference

The 265/45R16 tire has a circumference of 79.8 inches (2026 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire covers in one full rotation.

The tire circumference plays a crucial role in your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer accuracy, acceleration and fuel efficiency.

265/45R16 Revolutions

The 265/45R16 performs 794.3 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Alternative Tire Sizes for 265/45R16

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 265/45R16: