Section Width475 mm (18.7")
Aspect Ratio42%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter805 mm (31.7")
Sidewall Height200 mm
Circumference2530 mm
475/42R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 475/42R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 475/42R16 tire has a 475mm section width and a 42% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 199.5mm (7.85") and overall outside diameter is 805.4mm (31.71"). At highway speed the tire completes about 395 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 475/42R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 465/43R16 and 485/41R16. 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 475/42R16 you can upsize to 485/39R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 465/46R15 (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 475/42R16 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 475/42R16

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