42x14.00R16 tire size
42x14.00R16 is a flotation (inch) size: 42.0" tall, 14.0" wide, on a 16" rim — about a 360/90R16. The sidewall is 13.0" and the tire turns 480 times per mile.
42x14.00R16 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 42.00" · 1067 mm |
|---|---|
| Section width | 14.00" · 356 mm |
| Sidewall height | 13.00" · 330 mm (93% of width) |
| Rim diameter | 16" |
| Circumference | 131.95" · 3.351 m |
| Revolutions per mile | 480 (298 per km) |
| Closest metric size | 360/90R16 |
Equivalent sizes on a 16" 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42x15.00R16 | 42.00" | 0.00% | +25 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42.5x13.50R16 | 42.50" | +1.19% | -13 mm | 60.7 mph | calculate → |
| 41x14.50R16 | 41.00" | -2.38% | +12 mm | 58.6 mph | calculate → |
| 40x16.00R16 | 40.00" | -4.76% | +50 mm | 57.1 mph | calculate → |
| 44x19.50R16 | 44.00" | +4.76% | +139 mm | 62.9 mph | calculate → |
| 44x21.00R16 | 44.00" | +4.76% | +177 mm | 62.9 mph | calculate → |
Plus / minus sizing: 15" and 17" rims
Same overall height on a different rim. Check wheel width and clearance before switching.
| Size | Diameter | Difference | Width | Speedo at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42x13.50R17 | 42.00" | 0.00% | -13 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.50R17 | 42.00" | 0.00% | +12 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42x15.00R15 | 42.00" | 0.00% | +25 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42x15.00R17 | 42.00" | 0.00% | +25 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.00R15 | 42.00" | 0.00% | 0 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
| 42x14.00R17 | 42.00" | 0.00% | 0 mm | 60.0 mph | calculate → |
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Questions
What size is 42x14.00R16 in inches?
42x14.00R16 is about 42.0" tall and 14.0" wide on a 16-inch rim — roughly a 360/90R16 in inch sizing.
What does 42x14.00R16 mean?
42" overall diameter, 14.00" section width, radial, 16" rim.
What tire sizes are equivalent to 42x14.00R16?
On the same 16" rim, within 3% of the diameter: 42x15.00R16 (0.00%), 42.5x13.50R16 (+1.19%), 41x14.50R16 (-2.38%), 40x16.00R16 (-4.76%), 44x19.50R16 (+4.76%), 44x21.00R16 (+4.76%).
How many revolutions per mile does a 42x14.00R16 tire make?
About 480 revolutions per mile (circumference 131.9").
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.