245/45R16 in Inches

A 245/45R16 tire has a 24.7-inch diameter, a 9.6-inch width, and is designed for a 16-inch rim.

In high flotation terms, this tire is labeled as 24.7x9.6R16.

245/45R16 Tire Size
9.6"
24.7"
245/45R16 Tire Size in Inches
245/45R16 Tire Circumference
77.5"
16"
4.3"
817.1 revs/mile

245/45R16 Tire Overview

Height
24.7 inches
Wheel Diameter
16 inches
Tire Width
9.6 inches
Circumference
77.5 inches
Sidewall Height
4.3 inches
Revolutions
817.1 per mile
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What does 245/45R16 mean?

245/45R16 tire size meaning in inches

245/45R16 is a tire size with the following dimensions:

  • 245 is the width of the tire in millimeters. This number also indicates the appropriate width of the rim on which the tire should be mounted.
  • 45 is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the tire's height to its width. This affects the tire's handling and ride comfort
  • R indicates the tire's construction type, meaning it has a radial construction. This provides stability and precision to the tire.
  • 16 is the diameter of the wheel in inches, on which the tire is to be mounted.

245/45R16 Tire Conversion

DimensionsInchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter24.7 in626.9 mm
Section Width9.6 in245 mm
Rim Height16 in406 mm
Sidewall Height4.3 in110.3 mm
Circumference77.5 in1969.5 mm
Revolutions817.1 revs/mile
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FAQ About 245/45R16 Tire

How tall is a 245/45R16 tire?

The height (or diameter) of a 245/45R16 tire is 24.7 inches

How wide is a 245/45R16 tire?

The width of a 245/45R16 tire is 245 mm, which is about 9.6 inches.

What size rim fits a 245/45R16 tire?

A 245/45R16 tire fits on a rim that is 16 inches in diameter.

What does the 45 in a 245/45R16 tire mean?

The 45 in a 245/45R16 tire refers to the aspect ratio, meaning the height of the tire's sidewall is 45% of its width.


Alternative Tire Sizes for 245/45R16

Typically, it's recommended to choose a tire with a diameter (height) within 3% of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tire size.

However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline and not an absolute rule.

Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the 245/45R16:

Tire SizeDiameterRim
185/60R1624.7″ (Equal)16 x 5.0-6.5
125/85R1624.4″ (-1.2%)16 x n/a
125/90R1624.9″ (0.8%)16 x n/a
135/80R1624.5″ (-0.8%)16 x n/a
145/80R1625.1″ (1.6%)16 x n/a
175/60R1624.3″ (-1.6%)16 x 5.0-6.0
185/55R1624.0″ (-2.8%)16 x 5.0-6.5
195/55R1624.4″ (-1.2%)16 x 5.5-7.0
195/60R1625.2″ (2.0%)16 x 5.5-7.0
205/50R1624.1″ (-2.4%)16 x 5.5-7.5
205/55R1624.9″ (0.8%)16 x 5.5-7.5
215/50R1624.5″ (-0.8%)16 x 6.0-7.5
215/55R1625.3″ (2.4%)16 x 6.0-7.5
225/45R1624.0″ (-2.8%)16 x 7.0-8.5
225/50R1624.9″ (0.8%)16 x 6.0-8.0
235/50R1625.3″ (2.4%)16 x 6.5-8.5
265/45R1625.4″ (2.8%)16 x 8.5-10.0