375/55R16 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide


What tire size is 375/55R16 in Inches?

The 375/55R16 tire has an overall diameter of 32.2 inches, a section width of 14.8 inches, and can be mounted on 16 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 32.2x14.8R16.

InchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter32.2818.9
Section Width14.8375
Rim Height16406
Sidewall Height8.1206.3
Circumference101.32572.7
tire diameter
14.8"
32.2"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
101.3"
16"
8.1"
625.6 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 375/55R16 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:



How big is a 375/55R16 tire?

A 375/55R16 tire has a height of 32.2 inches (818.9 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and unloaded.

Tire Diameter
Tire diameter: 32.2 In.


How wide is a 375/55R16 tire?

The 375/55R16 tire has a width of 14.8 inches (375 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

You can put a slightly narrower or wider tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

tread width
Tread width: 14.8 In.


375/55R16 sidewall height

The 375/55R16 has a sidewall height of 8.1 inches (206.3 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

sidewall height
Sidewall height: 8.1 In.


What size rim do I need for 375/55R16 tire?

You can mount the 375/55R16 tire on a rim with a height of 16 inches.

Putting very narrow tires on wide rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

Rim Diameter
Rim height: 16 In.
rim width
Rim width: In.


375/55R16 circumference

The 375/55R16 tire has a circumference of 101.3 inches (2572.7 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer acceleration, accuracy and fuel efficiency.

Circumference
Circumference: 101.3 In.


375/55R16 Revolutions

The 375/55R16 performs 625.6 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Revolutions
625.6 revs/mile


Compatible Tire Sizes for 375/55R16

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 375/55R16:

Tire SizeDiameterRim (H x W)
255/85R1633.1″ (+2.7%)16″ x 6.5-8.0″
255/80R1733.1″ (+2.7%)17″ x 6.5-8.5″
295/65R1833.1″ (+2.7%)18″ x 8.0-10.0″
285/75R1632.8″ (+1.8%)16″ x 7.5-9.0″
305/70R1632.8″ (+1.8%)16″ x 8.0-9.5″
375/50R1832.8″ (+1.8%)18″ x n/a
265/80R1632.7″ (+1.5%)16″ x n/a
235/85R1732.7″ (+1.5%)17″ x 6.0-8.0″
285/70R1732.7″ (+1.5%)17″ x 7.5-9.0″
305/65R1732.6″ (+1.2%)17″ x 8.5-11.0″
265/70R1832.6″ (+1.2%)18″ x 7.0-9.0″
285/65R1832.6″ (+1.2%)18″ x 8.0-10.0″
245/75R1832.5″ (+0.9%)18″ x 6.5-8.0″
315/70R1532.4″ (+0.6%)15″ x n/a
305/60R1832.4″ (+0.6%)18″ x 8.5-11.0″
275/70R1732.2″ (Equal)17″ x 7.0-8.5″
255/75R1732.1″ (-0.3%)17″ x 6.5-8.5″
255/70R1832.1″ (-0.3%)18″ x 6.5-8.5″
275/65R1832.1″ (-0.3%)18″ x 7.5-9.5″
255/65R1932.1″ (-0.3%)19″ x 7.0-9.0″
225/90R1631.9″ (-0.9%)16″ x n/a
345/55R1731.9″ (-0.9%)17″ x n/a
235/75R1831.9″ (-0.9%)18″ x n/a
305/70R1531.8″ (-1.3%)15″ x n/a
235/80R1731.8″ (-1.3%)17″ x 6.0-7.5″
235/85R1631.7″ (-1.6%)16″ x 6.0-7.0″
285/70R1631.7″ (-1.6%)16″ x 7.0-9.0″
265/75R1631.6″ (-1.9%)16″ x 7.0-9.0″
265/70R1731.6″ (-1.9%)17″ x 7.0-9.0″
285/65R1731.6″ (-1.9%)17″ x 8.0-10.0″
265/65R1831.6″ (-1.9%)18″ x 7.5-9.5″
245/75R1731.5″ (-2.2%)17″ x 6.5-8.0″
245/70R1831.5″ (-2.2%)18″ x n/a
285/60R1831.5″ (-2.2%)18″ x 8.0-10.0″
305/60R1731.4″ (-2.5%)17″ x n/a
225/75R1831.3″ (-2.9%)18″ x n/a
285/55R1931.3″ (-2.9%)19″ x 8.0-10.0″

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28" Tire Diameter

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30" Tire Diameter

31" Tire Diameter

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33" Tire Diameter

34" Tire Diameter

35" Tire Diameter

36" Tire Diameter

37" Tire Diameter

38" Tire Diameter

39" Tire Diameter

*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.


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