44X21R16 conversion to metric size

44X21R16 tires are 44.0″ tall, have a section width of 21.0″, and fit wheels with a diameter of 16. The circumference is 138.2″ that translates into 459 revolutions per mile. As a rule, they can be mounted on the wheels with 16″ rim width. In the metric system, the equivalent tire size is 533/67/R16.

What is 44X21R16 in inches?

Tire Diameter:44.0″
Tire Section Width:21.0″
Rim Width Range:16″
Sidewall Height:14.0″
Circumference:138.2″
Revs/Mile:459

Alternate sizes – Upsizing Wheels or Tires?

What are 44X21R16 close equivalents?

Check out the chart below to find possible alternatives to the 44X21R16 tire size staying within the 3%-range of the tire diameter, allowing to choose wider wheels or tires with smaller sidewalls. A good rule of thumb is to avoid decreasing the diameter of the wheel. If you are not sure about the custom sizes, consult the experts or stick to the factory tire size.

Tire sizeDiameterDifferenceWidthWheel size
495/72/R1644.0″0%19.5″16
Upsizing chart

How to decode 44X21R16 tire size in metric?

Trying to decode the size of the tires? Scroll down the page to learn what all these numbers on the sidewall stand for.

P or LTThe first letter in the string denotes the class. P stands for passenger vehicles, LT is intended for light trucks carrying heavy loads.
533It means the width of the tire is 533 millimeters
67The tire has an aspect ratio of 67. To put it simple, the sidewall height is 67% of the width, so it would be 14.0″.
RR stands for the Radial, a standard construction method for about 99% of tires.
16The tire is designed to fit 16″ rims that are 16 inches in diameter.

Popular questions about 44X21R16 tire size

How wide is a 44X21R16 tire?

The tires of the given size have a section width of 21.0″ inches.

How tall is a 44X21R16 tire?

The height of the following tire size equals 44.0″ inches.

What rims will fit 44X21R16 tires?

For each tire size, often there are several wheel sizes. You can’t put very wide tires on narrow rims or vise versa. You need the rim size of 16″ for 16″ tires.

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