245/45R16 tire size
A 245/45R16 tire is 24.68 inches (626.9 mm) tall, 9.65 in (245 mm) wide and fits a 16-inch wheel. In inch notation it is roughly a 24.7x9.6R16.
| Overall diameter | 24.68 in | 626.9 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 in | 245 mm |
| Sidewall height | 4.34 in | 110.3 mm |
| Circumference | 77.54 in | 1,969 mm |
| Revolutions | 817.1 per mile | 507.8 per km |
| Rim diameter | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
Compare 245/45R16 with another size
Alternative sizes on the same 16-inch wheel
Sizes in use within ±3 % of the overall diameter of 245/45R16:
Plus and minus sizes for 245/45R16
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225/55R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 24.74 in | +0.26% |
| 215/60R15 | Minus 1 (15 in) | 25.16 in | +1.93% |
| 245/40R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 24.72 in | +0.14% |
| 215/45R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 24.62 in | −0.26% |
| 235/40R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 24.40 in | −1.13% |
| 225/45R17 | Plus 1 (17 in) | 24.97 in | +1.18% |
| 285/30R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.73 in | +0.21% |
| 245/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.75 in | +0.29% |
| 215/40R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.77 in | +0.37% |
| 235/35R18 | Plus 2 (18 in) | 24.48 in | −0.83% |
| 245/30R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 24.79 in | +0.43% |
| 255/30R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.02 in | +1.39% |
| 225/35R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.20 in | +2.11% |
| 265/30R19 | Plus 3 (19 in) | 25.26 in | +2.34% |
Nearby 16-inch sizes
Reading the 245/45R16 size
- 245 — section width in millimetres (9.65 in).
- 45 — aspect ratio: the sidewall is 45 % of the width, 110.3 mm.
- R — radial construction (ZR on the sidewall means a high-speed rated radial; the dimensions are the same).
- 16 — fits a 16-inch diameter wheel.
The load index and speed rating (for example 91V) follow the size on the sidewall. They must meet at least the values on your vehicle's tire placard.