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315/75R16 tire size

315/75R16 in inches: 34.60" overall diameter — 12.40" wide, 9.30" sidewall.

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

315/75R16 tire detail photo with TreadSize diameter, width, and rim measurement card
Overall diameter 34.60 in 878.9 mm
Section width 12.40 in 315 mm
Sidewall height 9.30 in 236.25 mm
Revs / mile 583 speedo calibration

Before you fit 315/75R16: 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 878.9 mm 34.60 in
Section width 315 mm 12.40 in
Sidewall height 236.25 mm 9.30 in
Rim diameter 406.4 mm 16 in
Circumference 2761.2 mm 108.71 in
Revolutions per mile 582.9
Aspect ratio 75%

NHTSA safety record for 315/75R16

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 8 filed with NHTSA
Recalls on record 0 none on record

What owners report fails — 315/75R16

  • Tread separation 5
  • Blowout 2

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.

How 315/75R16 compares inside the NHTSA size dataset

Complaint rank #149 of 271 among 271 safety-record sizes
Vs dataset median 2 below median 10 complaints
Top failure share 63% 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

185/60R16 8 complaints · 1 recalls 150/60R18 8 complaints · 0 recalls 205/70R16 8 complaints · 0 recalls 235/45R19 8 complaints · 0 recalls 235/75R17 8 complaints · 0 recalls 265/35R22 8 complaints · 0 recalls 255/55R18 7 complaints · 3 recalls 255/70R22 7 complaints · 2 recalls

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the overall diameter of a 315/75R16 tire?

A 315/75R16 tire has an overall diameter of 34.60 inches (878.9 mm).

How tall is a 315/75R16 tire?

The sidewall height is 236.25 mm (9.30 inches), and the overall diameter from the ground to the top of the tire is 34.60 inches.

How many revolutions per mile does a 315/75R16 tire make?

A 315/75R16 tire makes approximately 583 revolutions per mile. Your speedometer is calibrated to this number.

What rim size does a 315/75R16 tire fit?

A 315/75R16 tire is designed for a 16-inch rim (406.4 mm).

Are there recalls or safety complaints for 315/75R16 tires?

NHTSA has 8 consumer complaints on record for the 315/75R16 size; the most reported issue is tread separation (5 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.