265/75R16 tires

265/75R16 is the tallest common P-metric size on 16-inch wheels, about 31.6 inches. Chevrolet fitted it to the 1999 to 2006 Silverado 1500, Nissan to the 2021 Frontier PRO-4X, and it is the usual one-step upsize for midsize trucks on 16-inch wheels. Below are real prices for 149 tires in stock, three all-terrain picks with their size-specific specifications, and what an upsize to this size involves.

What 265/75R16 tires cost

Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $576 to $716, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.

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From 265/70R16 to 265/75R16

Many Tacomas, Frontiers and Xterras came on 265/70R16, which is about 30.6 inches tall. Moving to 265/75R16 keeps the same width and wheel but adds roughly an inch of height, half an inch of extra ground clearance at the axle and a bigger-looking tire. The speedometer will read about three percent slow, and on some trucks the tire touches the front liner at full lock until the truck is leveled. It is the cheapest way to add capability, because you keep the factory wheels.

Why 16-inch wheels still suit an off-road truck

A tall 75-series sidewall is the best friend of a driver who airs down on sand, snow or rocks: there is more rubber to flex before the wheel is at risk, and a bent 16-inch steel or alloy wheel is cheaper to replace than an 18. The size is sold in P-metric and LT versions. Our picks here are standard-load P-type tires around 38 to 39 pounds; if you carry a camper or tow regularly, look at the LT265/75R16 versions instead.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean

A 265/75R16 tire is 265 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 75 percent of that (about 7.8 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 31.6 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded.

In this size our picks are marked 116T on the Ironman All Country A/T, Falken Wildpeak A/T4W and Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT (2,756 lb per tire, rated to 118 mph). The first number is the load index, the letter the speed rating; a tire with equal or higher values than your placard is fine, a lower one is not.

Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.

Our three picks, side by side

One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.

Ironman All Country A/T, $200.96. A low-cost all-terrain for trucks that see gravel and dirt. In 265/75R16 it is a 116T standard-load tire with 13.4/32 inch of tread and a 460 A B grade. It does not carry the 3PMSF symbol, and the warranty information on the listing is inconsistent, so we do not rely on a mileage figure.

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, $241. Falken's all-weather-rated all-terrain, our mid-range pick on many truck sizes for its 3PMSF symbol and long warranty. The retailer is not stocking it in this P-metric size today.

Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT, $235.99. Goodyear's work-truck all-terrain, here a 116T with 12/32 inch of tread, a 580 B B grade and the 3PMSF symbol. It is slightly lighter than the Ironman and carries a 50,000-mile warranty.

What 265/75R16 tires cost across the whole range

Of the 205 tires listed in this size, 149 are in stock today. The lowest price is the Dcenti DC66 at $114.96, a 116T tire. The median is $153.96; a third of the tires cost $144.07 or less, and the top five percent start above $241. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

The same tires in neighboring sizes

The Ironman All Country A/T, our budget pick here at $200.96, is also stocked in LT285/75R16 ($241.96), 225/75R16 ($173.96), 245/70R16 ($171.96) and 245/75R16 ($183.96). The Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, our mid-range pick here at $241, is also stocked in 265/70R16 ($226), LT285/75R16 ($304), 265/65R17 ($247.96) and 285/70R17 ($324). The Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT, our premium pick here at $235.99, is also stocked in 265/65R17 ($236.96), 245/70R17 ($214.96) and 285/45R22 ($349.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.

Winter on a pickup in this size

Four-wheel-drive pickups satisfy Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, on the vehicle alone, provided the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread. A two-wheel-drive truck, still common in work trims, must be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Nearly every all-terrain tire carries the M+S marking, and the better ones now also carry the 3PMSF symbol, which requires a tested level of snow traction rather than just a tread pattern. An unloaded pickup is light over its rear axle, so on snow the rear tires lose grip first; a few hundred pounds of ballast in the bed over the axle does as much as the tire choice.

Of our picks in this size, the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W carries the 3PMSF symbol; the Ironman All Country A/T does not.

Vehicles that came with 265/75R16

• Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 (1999-2006)
• GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 (1999-2006)
• Nissan Frontier PRO-4X (2009-2021)
• Nissan Xterra (2005-2015, Off-Road/PRO-4X)
• Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015, popular upsize)

Only some of these trucks came on this size; the Tacoma entries are an upsize from 265/70R16 or 245/75R16, and the size also comes in LT form.

Which type of 265/75R16 tire?

Frequently asked questions

How much do 265/75R16 tires cost?

Expect $115–$144 per tire for a budget brand, $144–$179 for a mid-range tire like the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, and $179–$241 for a premium tire like the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT. A set of four therefore starts at about $460. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.

What vehicles use 265/75R16 tires?

265/75R16 is original equipment on Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 (1999-2006), GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 (1999-2006), Nissan Frontier PRO-4X (2009-2021), Nissan Xterra (2005-2015, Off-Road/PRO-4X) and Toyota Tacoma (2005-2015, popular upsize), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.

What is the best 265/75R16 tire?

For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Ironman All Country A/T is a sound choice.

Can I replace just one or two 265/75R16 tires?

On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.