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245/70R16 tire size

245/70R16 in inches: 29.50" overall diameter — 9.65" wide, 6.75" sidewall.

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

245/70R16 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 29.50 in 749.4 mm
Section width 9.65 in 245 mm
Sidewall height 6.75 in 171.5 mm
Revs / mile 684 speedo calibration

Before you fit 245/70R16: 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 749.4 mm 29.50 in
Section width 245 mm 9.65 in
Sidewall height 171.5 mm 6.75 in
Rim diameter 406.4 mm 16 in
Circumference 2354.3 mm 92.69 in
Revolutions per mile 683.6
Aspect ratio 70%

NHTSA safety record for 245/70R16

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 58 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 4 see below
Reported harm 11 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 2 deaths · 1 fire

4 tire recalls on record affecting 245/70R16

  • NHTSA 21T014000 · 2021 COOPER EVOLUTION H/T An incorrect manufacture date may cause the tire to be used beyond it's recommended service life, increasing the risk of tire failure and crash.
  • NHTSA 17T003000 · 2017 COOPER DISCOVERER M+S SPORT The affected tires may not provide the expected traction or performance in snow conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 15T011000 · 2015 HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
  • NHTSA 14T013000 · 2014 CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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What owners report fails — 245/70R16

  • Tread separation 20
  • Blowout 15
  • Cracking 4
  • Road hazard 4
  • Puncture 1

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. Structured-size complaint coverage ends in 2021; the source files were retrieved on 2026-10-04. Recall records are from the post-2010 extract through that retrieval date and require a matching published size. This does not establish VIN or tire DOT-code applicability. 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 245/70R16

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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21T014000 - 2021 COOPER EVOLUTION H/T An incorrect manufacture date may cause the tire to be used beyond it's recommended service life, increasing the risk of tire failure and crash. 17T003000 - 2017 COOPER DISCOVERER M+S SPORT The affected tires may not provide the expected traction or performance in snow conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. 15T011000 - 2015 HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 14T013000 - 2014 CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

How 245/70R16 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #27 of 229 among 229 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 49 above median 9 complaints
Top failure share 34% 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; Official files retrieved 2026-10-04. Structured-size complaints through 2021; newer tire complaints cannot be reliably assigned to a size. Counts are unique ODI numbers per size. Decimal-rim sizes are excluded instead of rounded. Changes from older extracts reflect these corrections, not a change in tire failure risk.

Nearby safety records by complaint volume

285/75R16 59 complaints · 3 recalls 205/75R15 56 complaints · 1 recalls 225/55R17 56 complaints · 1 recalls 245/65R17 61 complaints · 0 recalls 235/45R17 53 complaints · 1 recalls 235/55R17 53 complaints · 1 recalls 225/50R17 52 complaints · 5 recalls 255/70R16 52 complaints · 2 recalls

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

Related tire sizes

235/70R16 → 255/70R16 → 225/70R16 → 265/70R16 → 245/75R16 → 245/70R17 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 245/70R16 tire?

A 245/70R16 tire has an overall diameter of 29.50 inches (749.4 mm).

How tall is a 245/70R16 tire?

The sidewall height is 171.5 mm (6.75 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 29.50 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 245/70R16 tire make?

A 245/70R16 tire makes approximately 684 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 245/70R16 tire fit?

A 245/70R16 tire is designed for a 16-inch rim (406.4 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 245/70R16 tires?

NHTSA has 58 consumer complaints on record for the 245/70R16 size and 4 recalls; the most reported issue is tread separation (20 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.