245/70R16 tire size
A 245/70R16 tire is 245 mm wide with a 171.5 mm sidewall, 70% of the width, on a 16-inch rim, which puts the whole tire at 749.4 mm, or about 29.5 inches, tall. Our data lists 2 models fitted with it from the factory, mostly pickups.
Overall height
749.4 mm
29.5 in
Sidewall
171.5 mm
70%
Circumference
2,354 mm
Revs per km
425
Actual dimensions of 245/70R16
| Section width | 245 mm (9.6 in) |
| Sidewall height | 171.5 mm (6.75 in) |
| Rim diameter | 16 in (406.4 mm) |
| Overall diameter | 749.4 mm (29.5 in) |
| Circumference | 2,354 mm |
| Revolutions per km | 425 |
| Inch notation (height x width) | 29.5x9.6R16 |
Worked out: sidewall 245 x 0.7 = 171.5 mm, rim 16 x 25.4 = 406.4 mm, overall 406.4 + (171.5 x 2) = 749.4 mm, circumference 3.1416 x 749.4 = 2,354 mm. One turn of the tire moves the car about 2.35 m, which is 425 turns per kilometer. New to sidewall codes? See how to read a tire size.
These are nominal figures from the standard formula. Real tires vary slightly by brand and squat a little under the weight of the car.
Cars fitted with 245/70R16 from the factory
Models whose Thai-market specification lists 245/70R16; the source column links to the spec we checked.
| Model | Years | Grades | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Triton | 2015–2023 | 16-inch wheel grades | headlightmag.com |
| MG Extender | Current model | 16-inch wheel grades | mgcars.com |
Cars that can switch to 245/70R16
These cars leave the factory on another size within 3% of the height of 245/70R16. Whether it fits still depends on rim width and wheel-well clearance.
Sizes that can replace 245/70R16
Sizes within ±3% of the overall height of 245/70R16. “At 100 km/h” is the real speed when the speedometer reads 100.
| Size | Height | Difference | At 100 km/h | Sidewall | Match | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/65R17 | 750.3 mm | +0.9 mm (+0.12%) | 100.1 km/h | 159.3 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 245/60R18 | 751.2 mm | +1.8 mm (+0.24%) | 100.2 km/h | 147.0 mm | Very close | Compare |
| 235/60R18 | 739.2 mm | −10.2 mm (−1.36%) | 98.6 km/h | 141.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/60R17 | 737.8 mm | −11.6 mm (−1.55%) | 98.5 km/h | 153.0 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/55R18 | 737.7 mm | −11.7 mm (−1.56%) | 98.4 km/h | 140.3 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/65R17 | 737.3 mm | −12.1 mm (−1.61%) | 98.4 km/h | 152.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 235/65R18 | 762.7 mm | +13.3 mm (+1.77%) | 101.8 km/h | 152.8 mm | Close | Compare |
| 255/60R18 | 763.2 mm | +13.8 mm (+1.84%) | 101.8 km/h | 153.0 mm | Close | Compare |
- Keeping your wheels, the closest is 255/70R16 at 763.4 mm, +14.0 mm (+1.87%) from the original. With the speedometer on 100 km/h, the car would actually be doing about 101.9 km/h. Ground clearance rises by about 7.0 mm.
- Moving up to 17-inch wheels, the closest height match is 245/65R17 (+0.12%), with the sidewall dropping from 171.5 mm to 159.3 mm.
- A larger or wider tire also changes acceleration, fuel use and steering weight, so look beyond the percentage.
Buying 245/70R16 tires
Pickup sizes like this come in quieter, softer H/T tread for paved roads and A/T tread for gravel, which costs more and is noisier. Choose for the roads you actually drive.
Check the production date in the DOT code before paying.
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Load index and speed rating for 245/70R16
The code after the size on the sidewall, as in 245/70R16 107S, is the load index and speed symbol. The common ratings for this size:
| Version | Index | Per tire | Four tires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard load (SL) | 107 | 975 kg | 3,900 kg |
| Extra load (XL) | 111 | 1,090 kg | 4,360 kg |
The new tire's load index and speed symbol must be no lower than the door placard, and it only carries its rated load at the correct pressure.
Common speed symbols in this size
S
180 km/h
T
190 km/h
H
210 km/h
245/70R16 questions
How tall is a 245/70R16 tire?
About 29.5 inches, or 749.4 mm, from top to bottom before it carries weight. Each sidewall is 171.5 mm tall and the tire is 245 mm (9.6 in) wide.
Which cars use 245/70R16 tires?
From Thai-market specifications, 245/70R16 comes on Mitsubishi Triton and MG Extender.
Can I fit 255/70R16 instead of 245/70R16?
Size-wise, yes: the height differs by +1.87% (+14.0 mm), so an indicated 100 km/h is really about 101.9 km/h. The tread is 10 mm wider. Check rim width and load index first.
How much weight can a 245/70R16 tire carry?
Most standard-load versions carry load index 107: 975 kg per tire, 3,900 kg across four. XL versions are rated 111, or 1,090 kg per tire. Look for the number after the size on the sidewall, as in 245/70R16 107S.
Other 16-inch sizes
To compare other sizes yourself, use the tire size calculator; changing rim size, try plus/minus sizing; and see speedometer error by speed.