245/70R16 Tyre Size — Dimensions & Alternatives
Dimensions and alternatives for 245/70R16 tires. Common on trucks and 4x4s.
245/70R16 dimensions
| Section width | 245mm |
| Aspect ratio | 70% |
| Sidewall height | 172mm (6.77in) |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406.4mm) |
| Overall diameter | 750mm (29.53in) |
| Circumference | 2356mm |
| Revs per km | 424 |
What does 245/70R16 mean?
The tyre designation 245/70R16 breaks down into three parts: the section width (245mm — how wide the tread is), the aspect ratio (70% — sidewall height as a percentage of width), and the rim diameter (16 inches). The "R" indicates radial construction, which is standard on nearly every passenger vehicle today.
Can I fit an alternative size?
Yes — tyres with a slightly different section width, aspect ratio or rim size can often be fitted safely provided the overall diameter stays within about 3% of the original. Going wider improves grip but increases rolling resistance; going narrower reduces road noise and fuel consumption. The lookup tool below shows compatible alternative sizes for 245/70R16.
Speedometer error
Changing tyre size affects your speedometer reading. A larger overall diameter means the speedometer under-reads (you're actually going faster than the needle shows); a smaller diameter means it over-reads. Stay within 3% to keep the error under the legal tolerance in Australia and New Zealand.
