183Best 245/45 R16 tires
11 rated tires available in this size, scored on dry, wet, snow, comfort and wear. Top overall right now is the Hoosier R7 at 92/100.
24.7″
overall diameter
9.6″
section width
16″
rim diameter
817.1
revs per mile
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Conversion
245/45 R16 in inches
| Overall diameter | 24.7″ |
| Section width | 9.6″ |
| Rim diameter | 16″ |
| Sidewall height | 110 mm |
| Circumference | 77.5″ |
| Revolutions per mile | 817.1 |
The closest flotation size is 31x10.50R16 — 25.6% taller and 8.9% wider. Compare them in the calculator.
Wheels
What rims fit 245/45 R16 tires?
A tire fits a range of rim widths. Too narrow or too wide and the sidewall changes shape.
Minimum
7″
Ideal
7.5″
Maximum
8.5″
Rim diameter is fixed at 16″ — only the width varies. Estimated from the 9.6″ section width (70–90% rule).
Fitted from the factory on rims: 16x6.5, 16x8, 16x8.5, 16x9.
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Sidewall
245/45 R16 — what does it mean?
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 245 | The first number is the section width — 245 mm, or about 9.6 inches across the widest part of the tire. |
| 45 | The second number is the aspect ratio: sidewall height as a percentage of width. At 45%, the sidewall is about 110 mm tall. |
| R16 | R means radial construction, which nearly all modern tires use. The number is the rim diameter in inches — this tire fits a 16-inch wheel. |