How Do I Compare the Diameter Of Light Truck Tire Sizes?

While most passenger car and truck tires follow a similar sizing convention, Light truck tires sometimes (especially in the larger off-road sizes) utilize flotation sizing, which can make comparing sizes somewhat less obvious. While the tire's spec page or tire size calculator will give specific overall dimensions, the provided tire sizing chart below is designed to give a broad view of the differences in tire sizes of light truck tires at a glance.

Note: Tire diameters provided are typical for the tire size. However, different tread designs and molded tread depths can result in slightly different overall tire diameters.

Verify tire specifications and dimensions of tires by viewing the SPECS page of tires you are interested in. While this chart can't guarantee a specific tire will fit your vehicle, it can give you an idea of the available tire sizes with the same approximate overall diameter. Make sure to see Light Truck Fitment Formula for more info on important things to consider when selecting truck tire sizes. Always verify that the load capacity of the new tire is sufficient for your vehicle.

The approximate width of metric sized tires can be converted into inches by dividing the branded Section Width in millimeters by 25.4; for example LT285/60R16 285 ÷ 25.4 = 11.2"