Tire size · 16-inch wheel · about 29.3x8.9R16

225/75R16 tire size

Overall diameter, nominal29.3 in

Estimate ±744 mm

A 225/75R16 tire is 29.3 in (744 mm) tall and 8.9 in (225 mm) wide on a 16-inch wheel, with a 6.6 in sidewall, and turns about 689 times a mile.

Stock on the Jeep Wrangler (2007–2012, 2014 and 2016), per their makers’ documents.

Width
8.9 in
Sidewall
6.6 in
Wheel
16 in
Revs per mile
689

01 / Dimensions

225/75R16 in inches and millimeters

What the size code works out to. A real tire of the size measures within about 1.5% of it, by brand, tread, wheel width and pressure.

225/75R16

Estimate ±
Overall diameter
29.3 in 744 mm28.8 to 29.7 in for real tires
Section width
8.9 in 225 mm
Sidewall height
6.6 in 169 mm
Wheel diameter
16 in 406 mm
Circumference
92.0 in 2,337 mm
Revolutions per mile
689 428 per km678 to 699

02 / Stock on

Vehicles that leave the factory on 225/75R16

Which configurations run it in which model years, printed the way each maker prints the size, and how it compares with the vehicle’s other stock sizes. A speedometer set for one of those reads off by the amount shown when you fit 225/75R16 instead.

    • 2016 · Sportprinted P225/75R16
    • 2014 · Sport, Right-Hand Driveprinted P225/75R16
    • 2010–2012 · Sport, Right-Hand Driveprinted P225/75R16
    • 2009 · X, Right-Hand Driveprinted P225/75R16
    • 2007–2008 · Xprinted P225/75R16

    Jeep Wrangler model years on 225/75R16:

    Its other stock sizes

    • 255/75R17 (2007–2012, 2014 and 2016 · Sport with the S package (X S / Sport S)). 225/75R16 is 2.8 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 255/75R17 it reads 9.5% high, 54.8 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 255/70R18 (2008–2012, 2014 and 2016 · Sahara). 225/75R16 is 2.8 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 255/70R18 it reads 9.5% high, 54.8 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 245/75R16 (2007–2008 · Right-Hand Drive; X with the S package (X S / Sport S)). 225/75R16 is 1.2 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 245/75R16 it reads 4.0% high, 57.7 mph at an indicated 60.

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Nearby sizes

Sizes either side of 225/75R16

The nearest common upsizes and the next sizes down on the same wheel, from the stock sizes we cover and the sizes owners usually step up to, and sizes about as tall on another wheel.

Nearest sizes up

Nearest sizes up, compared with 225/75R16
SizeTallinHeightvs 225/75R16Widthvs 225/75R16At an indicated 60true mphCompare
245/70R1629.5+0.2 in+0.8 in60.459.5 to 61.4Compare →
255/70R1630.1+0.8 in+1.2 in61.660.6 to 62.5Compare →
245/75R1630.5+1.2 in+0.8 in62.461.5 to 63.4Compare →

Next sizes down

Next sizes down, compared with 225/75R16
SizeTallinHeightvs 225/75R16Widthvs 225/75R16At an indicated 60true mphCompare
225/70R1628.4−0.9 in±0.0 in58.257.3 to 59.1Compare →
215/70R1627.9−1.4 in−0.4 in57.156.2 to 57.9Compare →

About as tall, other wheels

About as tall, other wheels, compared with 225/75R16
SizeTallinHeightvs 225/75R16Widthvs 225/75R16At an indicated 60true mphCompare
235/50R2029.3±0.0 in+0.4 in59.959.0 to 60.8Compare →
265/45R2029.4+0.1 in+1.6 in60.259.3 to 61.1Compare →
235/55R1929.2−0.1 in+0.4 in59.858.9 to 60.7Compare →
225/70R1729.4+0.1 in±0.0 in60.259.3 to 61.1Compare →

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05 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is 225/75R16 in inches?

About 29.3x8.9R16: 29.3 in tall and 8.9 in wide on a 16-inch wheel.

Which vehicles come with 225/75R16 tires?

In our data: Jeep Wrangler (2007–2012, 2014 and 2016).

How does 225/75R16 compare with the Jeep Wrangler’s other stock sizes?

225/75R16 is 2.8 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 255/75R17 it reads 9.5% high, 54.8 mph at an indicated 60. 225/75R16 is 2.8 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 255/70R18 it reads 9.5% high, 54.8 mph at an indicated 60. 225/75R16 is 1.2 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 245/75R16 it reads 4.0% high, 57.7 mph at an indicated 60.

What is the next size up from 225/75R16?

245/70R16: about 0.2 in taller and 0.8 in wider. On a speedometer set for 225/75R16 it reads 0.7% low (60.4 mph at an indicated 60).