Section Width485 mm (19.1")
Aspect Ratio48%
Rim Diameter16"
Overall Diameter872 mm (34.3")
Sidewall Height233 mm
Circumference2739 mm
485/48R16 — Buy Tires

Everything to know about the 485/48R16 tire size

Size geometry

A 485/48R16 tire has a 485mm section width and a 48% aspect ratio, mounted on a 16-inch rim. Sidewall height works out to 232.8mm (9.17") and overall outside diameter is 872.0mm (34.33"). At highway speed the tire completes about 365 revolutions per kilometre — your speedometer and odometer were calibrated against this number.

Direct substitute sizes

If 485/48R16 is unavailable, the closest same-diameter substitutes on the same rim are 475/49R16 and 495/47R16. 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 485/48R16 you can upsize to 495/44R17 (plus-one) to fit a larger wheel without changing the speedometer reading, or downsize to 475/52R15 (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 485/48R16 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 485/48R16

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