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265/75R16 tire size

265/75R16 in inches: 31.65" overall diameter — 10.43" wide, 7.82" sidewall.

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

265/75R16 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 31.65 in 803.9 mm
Section width 10.43 in 265 mm
Sidewall height 7.82 in 198.75 mm
Revs / mile 637 speedo calibration

Before you fit 265/75R16: 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 803.9 mm 31.65 in
Section width 265 mm 10.43 in
Sidewall height 198.75 mm 7.82 in
Rim diameter 406.4 mm 16 in
Circumference 2525.5 mm 99.43 in
Revolutions per mile 637.2
Aspect ratio 75%

NHTSA safety record for 265/75R16

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 471 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 12 see below
Reported harm 35 reported crashes · 35 injuries · 1 death · 1 fire

12 tire recalls on record affecting 265/75R16

  • NHTSA 26T007000 · 2026 VIZZONI DREAMLINER A/T Sidewall separation can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 26T001000 · 2026 APTANY ECO SENDERO M/T2 Sidewall separation can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 24T010000 · 2024 HERCULES TERRA TRAC AT X-VENTURE The inability to determine the production date of a tire can result in prolonged usage of a tire that should be replaced, or unknowingly using a tire that has been recalled. Either
  • NHTSA 22T013000 · 2022 ANTARES COMFORT A5 Belt separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • 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 20T003000 · 2020 TORNEL A/T-09 Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What owners report fails — 265/75R16

  • Tread separation 256
  • Blowout 79
  • Cracking 28
  • Out of round 14
  • Blister 13

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 265/75R16

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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26T007000 - 2026 VIZZONI DREAMLINER A/T Sidewall separation can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. 26T001000 - 2026 APTANY ECO SENDERO M/T2 Sidewall separation can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. 24T010000 - 2024 HERCULES TERRA TRAC AT X-VENTURE The inability to determine the production date of a tire can result in prolonged usage of a tire that should be replaced, or unknowingly using a tire that has been recalled. Either 22T013000 - 2022 ANTARES COMFORT A5 Belt separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

How 265/75R16 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #1 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 461 above median 10 complaints
Top failure share 54% 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

245/75R16 341 complaints · 7 recalls 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

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

Related tire sizes

255/75R16 → 245/75R16 → 285/75R16 → 265/70R16 → 265/65R16 → 265/75R15 → 265/75R17 →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 265/75R16 tire?

A 265/75R16 tire has an overall diameter of 31.65 inches (803.9 mm).

How tall is a 265/75R16 tire?

The sidewall height is 198.75 mm (7.82 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 31.65 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 265/75R16 tire make?

A 265/75R16 tire makes approximately 637 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 265/75R16 tire fit?

A 265/75R16 tire is designed for a 16-inch rim (406.4 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 265/75R16 tires?

NHTSA has 471 consumer complaints on record for the 265/75R16 size and 12 recalls; the most reported issue is tread separation (256 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.