375/55R16 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What tire size is 375/55R16 in Inches?

The 375/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 32.2 inches, a section width of 14.8 inches, and can be mounted on 16 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 32.2x14.8R16.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	32.2	818.9
Section Width	14.8	375
Rim Height	16	406
Sidewall Height	8.1	206.3
Circumference	101.3	2572.7

14.8"

32.2"

101.3"

16"

8.1"

625.6 Revs/Mile

For easy understanding, let us break down each component of the 375/55R16 tire size to know what these numbers represent and how they may affect your vehicle's performance:

How big is a 375/55R16 tire?

A 375/55R16 tire has a height of 32.2 inches (818.9 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 unloaded.

How wide is a 375/55R16 tire?

The 375/55R16 tire has a width of 14.8 inches (375 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

You can put a slightly narrower or wider tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

375/55R16 sidewall height

The 375/55R16 has a sidewall height of 8.1 inches (206.3 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 375/55R16 tire?

You can mount the 375/55R16 tire on a rim with a height of 16 inches.

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

375/55R16 circumference

The 375/55R16 tire has a circumference of 101.3 inches (2572.7 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

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

375/55R16 Revolutions

The 375/55R16 performs 625.6 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Compatible Tire Sizes for 375/55R16

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 375/55R16: