245/75R16 vs 265/70R16

265/70R16 is 0.14 in (3.5 mm) taller than 245/75R16, a +0.45% diameter difference. With the speedometer set for 245/75R16, an indicated 60 mph is 60.3 mph on 265/70R16.

Is this a safe swap?

Diameter difference +0.45%: under 1%

By overall diameter alone, 265/70R16 is a near match for 245/75R16; the speedometer changes by less than 1%. This check uses diameter only. It does not assess load index, speed rating, wheel width or clearance.

Side profile and tread width, drawn to the same scale.

245/75R16 vs 265/70R16 differences
Measurement	245/75R16	265/70R16	Difference	% diff
Overall diameter	30.47 in (773.9 mm)	30.61 in (777.4 mm)	+0.14 in (+3.5 mm)	+0.45%
Sidewall height	7.23 in (183.8 mm)	7.30 in (185.5 mm)	+0.07 in (+1.8 mm)	+0.95%
Section width	9.65 in (245.0 mm)	10.43 in (265.0 mm)	+0.79 in (+20.0 mm)	+8.16%
Circumference	95.72 in (2,431.3 mm)	96.15 in (2,442.3 mm)	+0.43 in (+11.0 mm)	+0.45%
Revolutions per mile	662	659	−3	−0.45%

True speed with the speedometer calibrated for 245/75R16
Indicated	Actual on 245/75R16	Actual on 265/70R16	Difference
30 mph	30.0 mph	30.1 mph	+0.1 mph
60 mph	60.0 mph	60.3 mph	+0.3 mph
75 mph	75.0 mph	75.3 mph	+0.3 mph

Ride-height change: 265/70R16 raises the vehicle by 0.07 in (1.8 mm) at the axle (half the +3.5 mm diameter difference).

265/70R16 is 0.14 in taller than 245/75R16 and 20 mm wider, a 0.45% difference in overall diameter.

With the speedometer calibrated for 245/75R16, an indicated 60 mph is actually 60.3 mph on 265/70R16, and revolutions per mile change from 662 to 659.

Both sizes mount on 16-inch wheels.

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Source: Calculated from standard tire geometry formulas. Verified 2026-09-27. How these numbers are calculated.