265/70R16 vs 265/75R16
265/75R16 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/70R16: the diameter differs by +3.41%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
Speedometer and odometer
With 265/75R16 on a car calibrated for 265/70R16, the speedometer reads 58.0 mph when you're really doing 60, and the odometer under-counts by 3.4%.
| Speedo shows | Actual speed |
|---|---|
| 30 mph | 31.0 mph |
| 45 mph | 46.5 mph |
| 60 mph | 62.0 mph |
| 70 mph | 72.4 mph |
| 80 mph | 82.7 mph |
Other sizes close to 265/70R16
- 265/70R16 vs 245/70R17-0.33%
- 265/70R16 vs 245/75R16-0.45%
- 265/70R16 vs 225/75R16-4.31%
- 265/70R16 vs 265/65R17-0.14%
- 265/70R16 vs 235/85R16+3.67%
- 265/70R16 vs 245/70R16-3.60%
- 265/70R16 vs 215/85R16-0.71%
- 265/70R16 vs 255/70R16-1.80%
- 265/70R16 vs 235/75R17+0.89%
- 265/70R16 vs 235/75R16-2.38%
- 265/70R16 vs 275/70R16+1.80%
Questions
Can I replace 265/70R16 with 265/75R16?
265/75R16 is outside the ±3% rule as a replacement for 265/70R16: the diameter differs by +3.41%, so the speedometer, odometer and ABS calibration will be off and clearance needs checking.
What's the difference between 265/70R16 and 265/75R16?
265/75R16 is 1.04" taller and 0 mm wider; the sidewall is +0.52". At an indicated 60 mph you'd actually be doing 62.0 mph.
Will 265/75R16 fit on 265/70R16 wheels?
Both use a 16" rim, so the wheel diameter matches; check the wheel's width range for a 265 mm tire and the fender clearance.