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225/75R16 tire size

225/75R16 in inches: 29.29" overall diameter — 8.86" wide, 6.64" sidewall.

Methodology: dimensions are calculated from standard ETRTO tire-size formulas. Last reviewed June 2026 by the TreadSize editorial team.

225/75R16 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 29.29 in 743.9 mm
Section width 8.86 in 225 mm
Sidewall height 6.64 in 168.75 mm
Revs / mile 689 speedo calibration

Before you fit 225/75R16: verify the vehicle placard, load index, speed rating, wheel offset, and full-lock/full-compression clearance. Nominal dimensions do not guarantee a safe physical fit.

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Full dimensions

Measurement Metric Imperial
Overall diameter 743.9 mm 29.29 in
Section width 225 mm 8.86 in
Sidewall height 168.75 mm 6.64 in
Rim diameter 406.4 mm 16 in
Circumference 2337.0 mm 92.01 in
Revolutions per mile 688.6
Aspect ratio 75%

NHTSA safety record for 225/75R16

Drawn from official U.S. government (NHTSA) consumer complaint and recall filings for this exact tire size — not the generic averages you'll find elsewhere.

Complaints on record 255 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 8 see below
Reported harm 7 reported crashes · 4 injuries

8 tire recalls on record affecting 225/75R16

  • NHTSA 20T016000 · 2020 DURATURN TRAVIA A/T Tread or innerliner separation could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 20T018000 · 2020 GENERAL TIRE RELIATREK HT Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss
  • NHTSA 17T018000 · 2017 ANTARES COMFORT A5 A tire sidewall separation increases the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 16T010000 · 2016 VEE RUBBER TAIGA M/T If the sidewall blisters or interliner separates it may cause a tire blow out at high speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 15T009000 · 2015 JINYU YS78 If the tire belts separate, the tire may suddenly lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 13T012000 · 2014 MICHELIN LTX M/S Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What owners report fails — 225/75R16

  • Tread separation 127
  • Blowout 62
  • Cracking 19
  • Out of round 9
  • Blister 6

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated failure rates, and not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service. Popular sizes naturally accumulate more reports. Use this as a research signal, not a verdict on any specific tire. Data as of 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain). Always check the latest recalls at NHTSA.gov and report a tire problem if you have one.

Recall timeline for 225/75R16

NHTSA campaigns affecting this tire size, grouped from the local recall dataset. Exact owner-notification dates are not stored here; open the campaign at NHTSA for current remedy details.

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20T018000 - 2020 GENERAL TIRE RELIATREK HT Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss 20T016000 - 2020 DURATURN TRAVIA A/T Tread or innerliner separation could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 17T018000 - 2017 ANTARES COMFORT A5 A tire sidewall separation increases the risk of a crash. 16T010000 - 2016 VEE RUBBER TAIGA M/T If the sidewall blisters or interliner separates it may cause a tire blow out at high speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

How 225/75R16 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #6 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 245 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 50% Tread separation

This comparison is derived only from tire sizes that have a real NHTSA complaint or recall record in the TreadSize dataset. Source: NHTSA ODI — Consumer Complaints (FLAT_CMPL) + Recalls (FLAT_RCL), U.S. DOT public domain; Complaints through 2021.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

205/55R16 275 complaints · 3 recalls 225/75R15 234 complaints · 0 recalls 215/60R16 281 complaints · 3 recalls 235/75R15 228 complaints · 8 recalls 265/70R17 224 complaints · 12 recalls 235/85R16 197 complaints · 10 recalls 225/60R16 318 complaints · 3 recalls 235/80R16 191 complaints · 0 recalls

Dataset download: JSON or CSV. Latest recall lookup: NHTSA.gov.

Related tire sizes

215/75R16 → 235/75R16 → 245/75R16 → 225/70R16 → 225/80R16 → 225/65R16 → 225/75R15 → 225/75R17 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 225/75R16 tire?

A 225/75R16 tire has an overall diameter of 29.29 inches (743.9 mm).

How tall is a 225/75R16 tire?

The sidewall height is 168.75 mm (6.64 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 29.29 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 225/75R16 tire make?

A 225/75R16 tire makes approximately 689 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 225/75R16 tire fit?

A 225/75R16 tire is designed for a 16-inch rim (406.4 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 225/75R16 tires?

NHTSA has 255 consumer complaints on record for the 225/75R16 size and 8 recalls; the most reported issue is tread separation (127 reports). These are unverified consumer reports, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many tires of this size are in service.

All dimensions calculated using standard ETRTO formulas. Always confirm fitment with your vehicle's door-placard and a qualified tire professional before purchasing.