The new tire changes overall diameter by -13.98%. With a speedometer calibrated to the original tire, that same percentage is how far the speedometer and odometer read off — a taller tire means your true speed is higher than indicated and the odometer under-counts distance.
| Speedo shows | True speed | Speedo shows | True speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 km/h | 34.4 km/h | 25 mph | 21 mph |
| 60 km/h | 51.6 km/h | 37 mph | 32 mph |
| 80 km/h | 68.8 km/h | 50 mph | 43 mph |
| 100 km/h | 86 km/h | 62 mph | 53 mph |
| 120 km/h | 103.2 km/h | 75 mph | 64 mph |
Commonly compared with 265/70R16
- 265/70R16 vs 265/65R17 · 265/65R17 specs
- 265/70R16 vs 245/70R17 · 245/70R17 specs
- 265/70R16 vs 245/75R16 · 245/75R16 specs
- 265/70R16 vs 255/65R17 · 255/65R17 specs
- 265/70R16 vs 265/70R17 · 265/70R17 specs
- 265/70R16 vs 265/75R16 · 265/75R16 specs
- 265/70R16 vs 245/65R17 · 245/65R17 specs
- 265/70R16 vs 245/70R16 · 245/70R16 specs
FAQ
What is the overall diameter of a 265/70R16 tire?
A 265/70R16 tire has an overall diameter of about 30.61 inches (777 mm) and a section width of 265 mm.
What sizes can replace a 265/70R16 tire?
Sizes within about ±3% of 265/70R16's 30.6-inch diameter are the closest matches, such as 265/65R17, 245/70R17, 245/75R16. Use the calculator above to check the exact speedometer effect of any substitute.
Fitment & trouble codes
Changing tire size by more than about 3% shifts the speedometer, odometer and, on some vehicles, ABS/traction calibration — which can set wheel-speed-sensor or vehicle-speed codes. See C1234 (wheel speed sensor) and C0050 (rear wheel speed) if a warning light appears after a size change.