38x12.50R16.5 tire size
38x12.50R16.5 is a flotation (inch) size: 38.0" tall, 12.5" wide, on a 16.5" rim — about a 320/85R16.5. The sidewall is 10.8" and the tire turns 531 times per mile.
38x12.50R16.5 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 38.00" · 965 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.50" · 318 mm |
| Sidewall height | 10.75" · 273 mm (86% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 16.5" |
| Circumference | 119.38" · 3.032 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 531 (330 per km) |
| Closest metric size | 320/85R16.5 |
Equivalent sizes on a 16.5" rim
Sizes within ±5% of the overall diameter. Green rows are inside the usual ±3% limit for keeping the speedometer, ABS and gearing right; red rows are bigger changes that need clearance checks.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37x12.50R16.5 | 37.00" | -2.63% | 0 mm | 58.4 mph | calculate → |
| 38x15.50R16.5 | 38.00" | 0.00% | +76 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x14.50R16.5 | 38.50" | +1.32% | +50 mm | 60.8 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x11.00R16.5 | 38.50" | +1.32% | -39 mm | 60.8 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x13.50R16.5 | 38.50" | +1.32% | +25 mm | 60.8 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x15.00R16.5 | 38.50" | +1.32% | +63 mm | 60.8 mph | calculate → |
| 38.5x16.00R16.5 | 38.50" | +1.32% | +88 mm | 60.8 mph | calculate → |
| 37x13.00R16.5 | 37.00" | -2.63% | +12 mm | 58.4 mph | calculate → |
| 37x14.00R16.5 | 37.00" | -2.63% | +38 mm | 58.4 mph | calculate → |
| 38x11.00R16.5 | 38.00" | 0.00% | -39 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 39x13.50R16.5 | 39.00" | +2.63% | +25 mm | 61.6 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 38x12.50R16.5 in inches?
38x12.50R16.5 is about 38.0" tall and 12.5" wide on a 16.5-inch rim — roughly a 320/85R16.5 in inch sizing.
What does 38x12.50R16.5 mean?
38" overall diameter, 12.50" section width, radial, 16.5" rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 38x12.50R16.5?
On the same 16.5" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 38x11.00R16.5 (0.00%), 38x15.50R16.5 (0.00%), 38.5x11.00R16.5 (+1.32%), 38.5x13.50R16.5 (+1.32%), 38.5x14.50R16.5 (+1.32%), 38.5x15.00R16.5 (+1.32%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 38x12.50R16.5 tire make?
About 531 revolutions per mile (circumference 119.4").
How these numbers are computed
Diameter = rim + 2 × sidewall, sidewall = width × aspect ÷ 100, circumference = π × diameter, revolutions per mile = 63,360 ÷ circumference. Real tires differ by brand by a few tenths of an inch. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.