33-inch tires on 16-inch wheels
For a 33-inch-tall tire on a 16-inch wheel, look at 255/85R16 (33.1 in), 285/75R16 (32.8 in), 305/70R16 (32.8 in) and 295/75R16 (33.4 in). These are the sizes in the maker data books within ±0.5 in of 33 in on 16-inch wheels. A 16-inch wheel leaves a 8.5 in sidewall on a 33-inch tire.
| Size | Calculated | Width | Published by makers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255/85R16 | 33.1 in | 10.0 in | 33.1–33.4 in |
| 285/75R16 | 32.8 in | 11.2 in | 32.7–33.2 in |
| 295/75R16 | 33.4 in | 11.6 in | 33.39–33.4 in |
| 305/70R16 | 32.8 in | 12.0 in | 32.79–33.1 in |
Other codes with about the same diameter
Standard metric codes within ±0.5 in that we did not find in the data books we use (they may exist from other makers, or not at all): 335/65R16 (33.1 in), 355/60R16 (32.8 in), 265/80R16 (32.7 in), 275/80R16 (33.3 in), 315/70R16 (33.4 in), 325/65R16 (32.6 in).
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Your current size
e.g. 265/70R17, 2657017 or 33x12.50R20
Where do I find my size?
It's on the tire sidewall, e.g. P265/70R17 115T, and on the tire placard sticker on the driver's door jamb (also in the owner's manual). The placard shows the size the vehicle came with; the sidewall shows what is fitted now. If they differ, use the placard as your starting point. Digits are enough here: 2657017 or 33125020.
Size you're considering
Other wheel sizes: 33" on 15" · 33" on 17" · 33" on 18" · 33" on 20" · 33" on 22"
FAQ
What metric size is a 33 inch tire on a 16 inch rim?
For a 33-inch-tall tire on a 16-inch wheel, look at 255/85R16 (33.1 in), 285/75R16 (32.8 in), 305/70R16 (32.8 in) and 295/75R16 (33.4 in). These are the sizes in the maker data books within ±0.5 in of 33 in on 16-inch wheels. A 16-inch wheel leaves a 8.5 in sidewall on a 33-inch tire.