Section Width255 mm (10.0")
Aspect Ratio72%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter774 mm (30.5")
Sidewall Height184 mm
Circumference2430 mm
255/72R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 255/72R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 255/72R16 tire has a 255mm section width and a 72% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 183.6mm (7.23") and overall outside diameter is 773.6mm (30.46"). At highway speed the tire completes about 411 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 255/72R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 245/75R16 and 265/69R16. 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 255/72R16 you can upsize to 265/64R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 245/80R15 (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 255/72R16 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 255/72R16

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