315/40R16 — what does it mean?
- 315 stands for tread width in millimeters
- 40 is an aspect ration between the tread width and the sidewall in percents
- R means that the tire has a radial construction
- 16 is a wheel diameter (or rim) in inches
How to convert 315 40R16 to inches?
First of all, we need to divide 315 mm (width) by 25.4 (mm to inch conversion), which will give us a width of 12.4″. Then, 40% of the 12.4″ will result in 5″ sidewall.
To get the total height or tire diameter, we need to sum the 16″ rim diameter with two of the sidewall heights. It will result in a 26″ total tire diameter (or height).
For your convenience, below is a table for 315/40R16 conversion to inches:
| Inches | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter (height) | 26″ | 660 mm |
| Tread width | 12.4″ | 315 mm |
| Wheel diameter | 16″ | 660 mm |
| Sidewall height | 5″ | 126 mm |
| Circumference | 81.6″ | 2072 mm |
| Revolutions | 777 / ml | 483 / km |
Alternatives to a 315/40R16 tire
If you're looking to upsize your 315 40R16 tires, try to stay within 3% deviation of an overall diameter for safety reasons.
| Tire | Tire diameter | Width | Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/60R16 | 26.6″ 0.6% | 8.9″ | 16″ |
| 135/90R16 | 25.6″ -0.38% | 5.3″ | 16″ |
| 145/90R16 | 26.4″ 0.41% | 5.7″ | 16″ |
| 155/80R16 | 25.8″ -0.19% | 6.1″ | 16″ |
| 165/80R16 | 26.4″ 0.41% | 6.5″ | 16″ |
| 175/75R16 | 26.4″ 0.41% | 6.9″ | 16″ |
| 185/65R16 | 25.4″ -0.57% | 7.3″ | 16″ |
| 195/65R16 | 26″ 0% | 7.7″ | 16″ |
| 205/60R16 | 25.6″ -0.38% | 8.1″ | 16″ |
| 205/65R16 | 26.4″ 0.41% | 8.1″ | 16″ |