285/70R16 in inches & centimeters
285/70R16 has a nominal diameter of 31.71 inches and width of 11.22 inches, with a 7.85-inch sidewall on a 16-inch wheel. Nominal tire dimensions calculated directly from the size code. Use these numbers to compare geometry before checking the actual tire specification.
≈ 31.71 × 11.22R16 in — nominal inch notation. Check the tire maker’s catalog for available product sizes.
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| Measurement | inches | centimeters | millimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 31.71 in | 80.54 cm | 805.4 mm |
| Section width | 11.22 in | 28.50 cm | 285.0 mm |
| Sidewall height | 7.85 in | 19.95 cm | 199.5 mm |
| Circumference | 99.62 in | 253.02 cm | 2,530.2 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 16.00 in | 40.64 cm | 406.4 mm |
| Revolutions / mi | 636.0 | ||
| Revolutions / km | 395.2 | ||
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Nominal dimensions · 285/70R16
Side view
DOverall diameter31.71 in80.54 cm
SSidewall height7.85 in19.95 cm
WDWheel diameter16.00 in40.64 cm
Front view
DOverall diameter31.71 in80.54 cm
WSection width11.22 in28.50 cm
- DOverall diameter
- 31.71 in80.54 cm
- WSection width
- 11.22 in28.50 cm
- SSidewall height
- 7.85 in19.95 cm
- WDWheel diameter
- 16.00 in40.64 cm
- CCircumference
- 99.62 in253.02 cm
Approximate inch notation≈ 31.71 × 11.22R16
Diameter × width, with wheel diameter in inches, derived from the nominal size code. Use the tire maker’s catalog to choose an available product size.
Add a second size to compare dimensions and speedometer change.
Reference model marked 245/40 ZR18 97Y.
Product image: Continental Tire
Tread-detail reference. Section width is calculated separately.
Product image: Continental TireHow we calculate it
285 = section width in millimeters; 70 = sidewall as a percentage of width; 16 = wheel diameter in inches.
Sidewall height: 285 × 70/100 = 199.5 mm
Overall diameter: (16 × 25.4) + (2 × 199.5) = 805.4 mm
Circumference: π × 805.4 ≈ 2,530.2 mm
Read the size-code guide Overall diameter: (16 × 25.4) + (2 × 199.5) = 805.4 mm
Circumference: π × 805.4 ≈ 2,530.2 mm
What to check before changing size
Use the vehicle and tire specifications to check these three points:
- Vehicle placard and manual: match an approved size and the required load and speed ratings.
- Wheel specifications: check the tire maker’s wheel-width range and the wheel offset.
- Available space: check clearance at full steering lock and throughout suspension travel.
Method / data
Dimensions are calculated from the nominal size code. The reference catalog lists size codes; the tire maker’s specification sheet gives the exact model’s published measurements.
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