LT265/75R16 Tyre Size — Dimensions & Alternatives
Full dimensions for LT265/75R16 light truck tires. Common 4x4 and off-road tire size.
LT265/75R16 dimensions
| Section width | 265mm |
| Aspect ratio | 75% |
| Sidewall height | 199mm (7.83in) |
| Rim diameter | 16" (406.4mm) |
| Overall diameter | 804mm (31.65in) |
| Circumference | 2526mm |
| Revs per km | 396 |
What does LT265/75R16 mean?
The tyre designation LT265/75R16 breaks down into three parts: the section width (265mm — how wide the tread is), the aspect ratio (75% — 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 LT265/75R16.
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.
