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245/75R16 tire size

245/75R16 in inches: 30.47" overall diameter — 9.65" wide, 7.23" sidewall.

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

245/75R16 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 30.47 in 773.9 mm
Section width 9.65 in 245 mm
Sidewall height 7.23 in 183.75 mm
Revs / mile 662 speedo calibration

Before you fit 245/75R16: 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 773.9 mm 30.47 in
Section width 245 mm 9.65 in
Sidewall height 183.75 mm 7.23 in
Rim diameter 406.4 mm 16 in
Circumference 2431.3 mm 95.72 in
Revolutions per mile 661.9
Aspect ratio 75%

NHTSA safety record for 245/75R16

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 341 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 7 see below
Reported harm 12 reported crashes · 21 injuries

7 tire recalls on record affecting 245/75R16

  • 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 14T004000 · 2014 FEDERAL COURAGIA A/T Shoulder cracks in a tire may result in an unexpected loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a 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.
  • NHTSA 13T002000 · 2013 HERCULES HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
  • NHTSA 13T007000 · 2013 BEIJING CAPITAL AUTOGUARD RADIAL During use, the tires may crack in the tread area leading to sudden air loss, and tire failure. Additionally, owners may unknowingly overload the tires which may lead to tire failu
  • NHTSA 12T008000 · 2012 COOPER DISCOVERER H/T INACCURATE TIRE LABELING MAY LEAD TO THE TIRE BEING OVER-LOADED AND/OR UNDER-INFLATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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What owners report fails — 245/75R16

  • Tread separation 191
  • Blowout 65
  • Cracking 17
  • Out of round 10
  • Blister 8

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 245/75R16

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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20T016000 - 2020 DURATURN TRAVIA A/T Tread or innerliner separation could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 14T013000 - 2014 CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 14T004000 - 2014 FEDERAL COURAGIA A/T Shoulder cracks in a tire may result in an unexpected loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. 13T007000 - 2013 BEIJING CAPITAL AUTOGUARD RADIAL During use, the tires may crack in the tread area leading to sudden air loss, and tire failure. Additionally, owners may unknowingly overload the tires which may lead to tire failu

How 245/75R16 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #2 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 331 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 56% 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

225/60R16 318 complaints · 3 recalls 215/60R16 281 complaints · 3 recalls 205/55R16 275 complaints · 3 recalls 225/75R16 255 complaints · 8 recalls 225/75R15 234 complaints · 0 recalls 235/75R15 228 complaints · 8 recalls 265/70R17 224 complaints · 12 recalls 265/75R16 471 complaints · 12 recalls

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

Related tire sizes

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

What is the overall diameter of a 245/75R16 tire?

A 245/75R16 tire has an overall diameter of 30.47 inches (773.9 mm).

How tall is a 245/75R16 tire?

The sidewall height is 183.75 mm (7.23 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 30.47 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 245/75R16 tire make?

A 245/75R16 tire makes approximately 662 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 245/75R16 tire fit?

A 245/75R16 tire is designed for a 16-inch rim (406.4 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 245/75R16 tires?

NHTSA has 341 consumer complaints on record for the 245/75R16 size and 7 recalls; the most reported issue is tread separation (191 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.