Section Width125 mm (4.9")
Aspect Ratio588%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter1876 mm (73.9")
Sidewall Height735 mm
Circumference5895 mm
125/588R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 125/588R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 125/588R16 tire has a 125mm section width and a 588% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 735.0mm (28.94") and overall outside diameter is 1876.4mm (73.87"). At highway speed the tire completes about 170 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 125/588R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 115/639R16 and 135/544R16. Both keep your speedometer reading within 1% — safe for daily use, ABS, and stability control. Always verify load and speed ratings before swapping.

Plus / minus sizing options

For a 125/588R16 you can upsize to 135/535R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 115/650R15 (minus-one) for a softer ride or winter setup. Both stay inside the Âą3% diameter tolerance that ABS and TPMS systems expect.

Vehicle compatibility

0 vehicles in our database run the 125/588R16 tire size from the factory. Aftermarket fitment depends on rim width, offset, and clearance — match these specs to your wheel before purchasing tires.

Vehicles Using 125/588R16

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