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Tire size · 16-inch wheel · about 30.6x10.4R16

265/70R16 tire size

Overall diameter, nominal30.6 in

Estimate ±777 mm

A 265/70R16 tire is 30.6 in (777 mm) tall and 10.4 in (265 mm) wide on a 16-inch wheel, with a 7.3 in sidewall, and turns about 659 times a mile.

Stock on the Chevrolet Colorado (2019–2020), Nissan Frontier (2005–2027), Nissan Xterra (2005 and 2007–2015) and 2 more, per their makers’ documents.

Width
10.4 in
Sidewall
7.3 in
Wheel
16 in
Revs per mile
659

01 / Dimensions

265/70R16 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.

265/70R16

Estimate ±
Overall diameter
30.6 in 777 mm30.1 to 31.1 in for real tires
Section width
10.4 in 265 mm
Sidewall height
7.3 in 186 mm
Wheel diameter
16 in 406 mm
Circumference
96.2 in 2,442 mm
Revolutions per mile
659 409 per km649 to 669

02 / Stock on

Vehicles that leave the factory on 265/70R16

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 265/70R16 instead.

  • Chevrolet ColoradoMaker
    • 2019–2020 · WTprinted P265/70R16

    Chevrolet Colorado model years on 265/70R16:

    Its other stock sizes

    • 265/65R17 (2020 · ZR2). 265/70R16 is the same height as 265/65R17, so a speedometer set for it reads true.
    • 255/65R17 (2019–2020 · LT, Z71). 265/70R16 is 0.6 in taller: with a speedometer set for 255/65R17 it reads 1.8% low, 61.1 mph at an indicated 60.
  • Nissan FrontierMaker
    • 2025–2027 · S King Cab; S Crew Cabprinted 265/70R16
    • 2024 · S; SV Short wheelbase (126.0 in)printed 265/70R16
    • 2022–2023 · Sprinted 265/70R16
    • 2020–2021 · S, SVprinted 265/70R16
    • 2011–2019 · S Crew Cab, SVprinted P265/70R16
    • 2005–2010 · SEprinted P265/70R16

    Nissan Frontier model years on 265/70R16:

    Its other stock sizes

    • 265/75R16 (2005–2021 · PRO-4X). 265/70R16 is 1.0 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 265/75R16 it reads 3.4% high, 58.0 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 265/70R17 (2022–2027 · PRO-X, PRO-4X; SV with the All-Terrain Tires Package or Sport Edition Package). 265/70R16 is 1.0 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 265/70R17 it reads 3.3% high, 58.1 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 265/65R17 (2005–2008 and 2022–2027 · SV). 265/70R16 is the same height as 265/65R17, so a speedometer set for it reads true.
    • 265/60R18 (2009–2019 · SL 4x2; SL 4x4). 265/70R16 is 0.1 in taller: with a speedometer set for 265/60R18 it reads 0.3% low, 60.2 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 235/75R15 (2005–2019 · S King Cab). 265/70R16 is 1.7 in taller: with a speedometer set for 235/75R15 it reads 5.6% low, 63.6 mph at an indicated 60.
  • Nissan XterraMaker
    • 2013–2015 · X; Sprinted 265/70R16
    • 2009–2012 · X; Sprinted P265/70R16
    • 2008 · X, Sprinted 265/70R16
    • 2007 · X; Sprinted P265/70R16
    • 2005 · Sprinted P265/70R16

    Nissan Xterra model years on 265/70R16:

    Its other stock sizes

    • 265/75R16 (2005 and 2007–2015 · PRO-4X). 265/70R16 is 1.0 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 265/75R16 it reads 3.4% high, 58.0 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 265/65R17 (2005 and 2007–2010 · SE). 265/70R16 is the same height as 265/65R17, so a speedometer set for it reads true.
  • Toyota LandCruiser 70Maker
    • 2024 · Australia · GX, GXL Wagon/Single-Cab Cab-Chassis; GXL Double-Cab Cab-Chassisprinted 265/70R16

    Toyota LandCruiser 70 model years on 265/70R16:

    Its other stock sizes

    • 225/95R16 (2024 · WorkMate, GXL Troop Carrier). 265/70R16 is 2.2 in shorter: with a speedometer set for 225/95R16 it reads 7.3% high, 55.9 mph at an indicated 60.
  • Toyota TacomaMaker
    • 2023 · TRD Off-Road; TRD Pro; Trail Special Editionprinted P265/70R16
    • 2019–2022 · TRD Off-Road; TRD Proprinted P265/70R16
    • 2017–2018 · TRD Proprinted P265/70R16
    • 2016 · TRD Off-Roadprinted P265/70R16
    • 2015 · TRD Proprinted LT265/70R16
    • 2003–2004 · Base 2.7L 4-cylinder/3.4L V6, PreRunner with the Available tiresprinted P265/70R16

    Toyota Tacoma model years on 265/70R16:

    Its other stock sizes

    • 265/65R17 (2016 and 2019–2023 · TRD Sport). 265/70R16 is the same height as 265/65R17, so a speedometer set for it reads true.
    • 265/60R18 (2016 and 2019–2023 · Limited; Limited Nightshade). 265/70R16 is 0.1 in taller: with a speedometer set for 265/60R18 it reads 0.3% low, 60.2 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 245/75R16 (2015–2016 and 2019–2023 · SR; SR5). 265/70R16 is 0.1 in taller: with a speedometer set for 245/75R16 it reads 0.5% low, 60.3 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 225/75R15 (2003–2004 · Base 2.7L 4-cylinder/3.4L V6, PreRunner). 265/70R16 is 2.3 in taller: with a speedometer set for 225/75R15 it reads 7.6% low, 64.9 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 205/75R15 (2003–2004 · Base Regular Cab/XtraCab 2.4L 4-cylinder). 265/70R16 is 3.5 in taller: with a speedometer set for 205/75R15 it reads 11.4% low, 67.7 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 215/70R15 (2015 · Base 2.7L 4-cylinder 4x2). 265/70R16 is 3.8 in taller: with a speedometer set for 215/70R15 it reads 12.3% low, 68.4 mph at an indicated 60.
    • 235/55R16 (2003–2004 · S-Runner; Base Regular Cab/XtraCab 2.4L 4-cylinder with the Available tires). 265/70R16 is 4.4 in taller: with a speedometer set for 235/55R16 it reads 14.5% low, 70.2 mph at an indicated 60.

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03 / Nearby sizes

Sizes either side of 265/70R16

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 265/70R16
SizeTallinHeightvs 265/70R16Widthvs 265/70R16At an indicated 60true mphCompare
265/75R1631.6+1.0 in±0.0 in62.061.1 to 63.0Compare →
225/95R1632.8+2.2 in−1.6 in64.463.4 to 65.3Compare →
285/75R1632.8+2.2 in+0.8 in64.463.4 to 65.3Compare →

Next sizes down

Next sizes down, compared with 265/70R16
SizeTallinHeightvs 265/70R16Widthvs 265/70R16At an indicated 60true mphCompare
245/75R1630.5−0.1 in−0.8 in59.758.8 to 60.6Compare →
255/70R1630.1−0.6 in−0.4 in58.958.0 to 59.8Compare →

About as tall, other wheels

About as tall, other wheels, compared with 265/70R16
SizeTallinHeightvs 265/70R16Widthvs 265/70R16At an indicated 60true mphCompare
265/75R1530.6±0.0 in±0.0 in60.159.2 to 61.0Compare →
265/65R1730.6±0.0 in±0.0 in59.959.0 to 60.8Compare →
265/60R1830.5−0.1 in±0.0 in59.858.9 to 60.7Compare →
245/70R1730.5−0.1 in−0.8 in59.858.9 to 60.7Compare →

04 / Next

Compare it with your size

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05 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is 265/70R16 in inches?

About 30.6x10.4R16: 30.6 in tall and 10.4 in wide on a 16-inch wheel.

Which vehicles come with 265/70R16 tires?

In our data: Chevrolet Colorado (2019–2020), Nissan Frontier (2005–2027), Nissan Xterra (2005 and 2007–2015), Toyota LandCruiser 70 (2024) and Toyota Tacoma (2003–2004 and 2015–2023).

How does 265/70R16 compare with the Toyota Tacoma’s other stock sizes?

265/70R16 is the same height as 265/65R17, so a speedometer set for it reads true. 265/70R16 is 0.1 in taller: with a speedometer set for 265/60R18 it reads 0.3% low, 60.2 mph at an indicated 60. 265/70R16 is 0.1 in taller: with a speedometer set for 245/75R16 it reads 0.5% low, 60.3 mph at an indicated 60.

What is the next size up from 265/70R16?

265/75R16: about 1.0 in taller. On a speedometer set for 265/70R16 it reads 3.3% low (62.0 mph at an indicated 60).