Best 265/70 R16 Tires. Rims & Conversion Info
Best 265/70 R16 All-Terrain Tires
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Overall: 91% Dry: 93%Wet: 92%Snow: 88%Comfort: 88%Wear: 91%Check on Amazon
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3
Overall: 88% Dry: 92%Wet: 91%Snow: 78%Comfort: 88%Wear: 87%Check on Amazon
Continental TerrainContact A/T
Overall: 84.5% Dry: 87.7%Wet: 96%Snow: 71%Comfort: 90%Wear: 83.5%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Falken WildPeak A/T3W
Overall: 82.8% Dry: 78.7%Wet: 80%Snow: 80%Comfort: 87%Wear: 90%Buy again: 97%Check on Amazon
Firestone Destination A/T2
Overall: 82% Dry: 93%Wet: 85%Snow: 85%Comfort: 94%Wear: 90%Check on Amazon
General Grabber AT 2
Overall: 82% Dry: 85%Wet: 85%Snow: 85%Comfort: 78%Wear: 82%Check on Amazon
Sumitomo Encounter AT
Overall: 82% Dry: 88%Wet: 88%Snow: 85%Comfort: 86%Wear: 79%Check on AmazonBest 265/70 R16 Off Road/Mud Terrain Tires
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM3
Overall: 91% Dry: 91%Wet: 88%Snow: 79%Comfort: 79%Wear: 83%Check on Amazon
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac
Overall: 84.6% Dry: 85%Wet: 81.5%Snow: 94%Comfort: 77%Wear: 85.5%Buy again: 90%Check on AmazonBest 265/70 R16 Truck/SUV All-Season Tires
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Overall: 93.3% Dry: 95%Wet: 90%Snow: 90%Comfort: 90%Wear: 100%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Cooper Evolution H/T
Overall: 85% Dry: 93%Wet: 89%Snow: 85%Comfort: 92%Wear: 92%Check on Amazon
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Overall: 84% Dry: 92%Wet: 92%Snow: 83%Comfort: 90%Wear: 88%Check on Amazon
Kumho Crugen HT51
Overall: 83% Dry: 92%Wet: 90%Snow: 86%Comfort: 89%Wear: 88%Check on Amazon
Michelin LTX M/S2
Overall: 82% Dry: 92%Wet: 90%Snow: 78%Comfort: 90%Wear: 88%Check on Amazon
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
Overall: 80.1% Dry: 85.2%Wet: 75%Snow: 64%Comfort: 89%Wear: 94%Buy again: 100%Check on Amazon
Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza Plus
Overall: 78% Dry: 91%Wet: 88%Snow: 77%Comfort: 86%Wear: 87%Check on AmazonBest 265/70 R16 Truck/SUV Winter Tires
Firestone Winterforce 2 UV
Overall: 89% Dry: 87%Wet: 89%Snow: 91%Comfort: 84%Wear: 86%Check on Amazon
General Grabber Arctic
Overall: 60% Dry: 80%Wet: 80%Snow: 90%Comfort: 90%Check on Amazon
Cooper Discoverer Snow Claw
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Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2
Overall: 93% Dry: 87%Wet: 92%Snow: 95%Comfort: 89%Wear: 83%Check on Amazon265/70 R16 in inches
265/70 R16 tires' overall diameter is 30.6 inches, tire width is 10.4 inches, the tire can be mounted on 16 inches wheel and the circumference is 96.1". With that parameters, we can calculate that it will take approximately 659.3 revolutions per mile.
So the closest and almost equal metric tire size of 265/70R16 existing size in inches is 31x10.50R16, which is 1.31% taller and 0.96% wider.
You can use our handy tire size calculator to compare 265/70 R16 vs 31x10.50R16.
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What rims fit 265/70 R16 tires?
For each tire size there often there are several wheel sizes. You can't put too wide tires on narrow rims or vice versa. Here is what size of the wheels your vehicle needs for 265/70 R16 tires:
Rim diameter x rim width
- 16x7
- 16x8
- 16x7.5
- 16x8.5
- 16x6.5
265/70 R16 – what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 265 | The first number shows that the tire has a section width of 265 mm or approximately 10.4 inches. |
| 70 | The second number is the aspect ratio or sidewall height. In this case, it is 70%. It shows the height of the tire from the ground to the rim edge or the height of the tire's cross-section which is 70% of the width or ~ 186mm |
| R16 | The letter R means this tire is radial. Most of all tires nowadays are radial. The number is the tire diameter in inches. It means that the tire will fit 16-inch wheels |
If you want to know more about how to decipher information inscribed on your tires, including aspects such as the tire height, tire width, and the diameter of the wheel, this guide provides an in-depth look at how to read a tire sidewall. These measurements can reveal a wealth of information about your tire's specifications and suitability for your vehicle. Mastering these details will allow you to make informed decisions when buying or replacing your tires.