255/45R22 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide


What size tire is 255/45R22 in Inches?

The 255/45R22 tire has an overall diameter of 31 inches, a section width of 10 inches, and can be mounted on 22 x 8.0-9.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 31x10R22.

InchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter31788.3
Section Width10255
Rim Height22559
Sidewall Height4.5114.8
Circumference97.52476.5
tire diameter
10"
31"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
97.5"
22"
4.5"
649.8 Revs/Mile

To help you understand, we'll break down each part of the 255/45R22 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:



How wide is a 255/45R22 tire?

The 255/45R22 tire has a width of 10 inches (255 mm). This is the measurement at its thickest point, the distance between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall’s widest point, also called as tread width or section width.

tread width
Tread width: 10 In.


How tall is a 255/45R22 tire?

The 255/45R22 tire has a height of 31 inches (788.3 mm). This is the measurement from the bottom to the highest point at the top of a tire through its exact center when inflated and unloaded.

Tire Diameter
Tire diameter: 31 In.


255/45R22 sidewall height

The 255/45R22 has a sidewall height of 4.5 inches (114.8 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

sidewall height
Sidewall height: 4.5 In.


What size rim do you need for 255/45R22 tire?

You can mount the 255/45R22 tire on a rim with a height of 22 inches and a width ranging from 8.0-9.5 inches. (Based on recommendations of The Tire and Rim Association (TRA))

Putting very narrow tires on wide rims or vice versa can result in reduced performance of the tire.

Rim Diameter
Rim height: 22 In.
rim width
Rim width: 8.0-9.5 In.


255/45R22 circumference

The 255/45R22 tire has a circumference of 97.5 inches (2476.5 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

The tire circumference is important for your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer acceleration, accuracy and fuel efficiency.

Circumference
Circumference: 97.5 In.


255/45R22 Revolutions

The 255/45R22 performs 649.8 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Revolutions
649.8 revs/mile


Replacement Tire Sizes for 255/45R22

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 255/45R22:

Tire SizeDiameterRim (H x W)
285/35R2431.9″ (+2.8%)24″ x 9.5-11.0″
335/30R2431.9″ (+2.8%)24″ x n/a
275/50R2131.8″ (+2.5%)21″ x 7.5-9.5″
295/25R2631.8″ (+2.5%)26″ x 10.0-11.0″
275/45R2231.7″ (+2.2%)22″ x 8.5-10.5″
275/40R2331.7″ (+2.2%)23″ x 9.0-11.0″
305/40R2231.6″ (+1.9%)22″ x 10.0-12.0″
265/45R2231.4″ (+1.3%)22″ x 8.5-10.0″
305/35R2331.4″ (+1.3%)23″ x 10.0-12.0″
315/30R2431.4″ (+1.3%)24″ x 10.5-11.5″
275/25R2631.4″ (+1.3%)26″ x 10.0″
295/40R2231.3″ (+1%)22″ x 10.0-11.5″
325/40R2131.2″ (+0.6%)21″ x 11.0-13.0″
285/45R2131.1″ (+0.3%)21″ x 9.0-10.5″
295/35R2331.1″ (+0.3%)23″ x 10.0-11.5″
255/50R2131″ (Equal)21″ x 7.0-9.0″
285/40R2231″ (Equal)22″ x 9.5-11.0″
325/35R2231″ (Equal)22″ x 11.0-13.0″
295/30R2431″ (Equal)24″ x 10.0-11.0″
355/25R2431″ (Equal)24″ x n/a
315/40R2130.9″ (-0.3%)21″ x 10.5-12.5″
285/35R2330.9″ (-0.3%)23″ x 9.5-11.0″
275/45R2130.7″ (-1%)21″ x 8.5-10.5″
275/40R2230.7″ (-1%)22″ x 9.0-11.0″
315/35R2230.7″ (-1%)22″ x 10.5-12.5″
325/30R2330.7″ (-1%)23″ x n/a
285/30R2430.7″ (-1%)24″ x 9.5-10.5″
275/30R2430.5″ (-1.6%)24″ x 9.0-10.0″
265/45R2130.4″ (-2%)21″ x 8.5-10.0″
305/35R2230.4″ (-2%)22″ x 10.0-12.0″
295/40R2130.3″ (-2.3%)21″ x 10.0-11.5″
265/40R2230.3″ (-2.3%)22″ x 9.0-10.5″
295/35R2230.1″ (-3%)22″ x 10.0-11.5″

More tire sizes for 22" Wheel:

27″ Tire Diameter

28″ Tire Diameter

29″ Tire Diameter


30″ Tire Diameter

31″ Tire Diameter

32″ Tire Diameter


33″ Tire Diameter

34″ Tire Diameter

35″ Tire Diameter


36″ Tire Diameter

37″ Tire Diameter

38″ Tire Diameter

*Disclaimer: Please note that our tire dimensions & measurements are an approximation number, while the tire manufacturers may have different ways in calculating or rounding numbers. We recommend referring to the vehicle manufacturer's manual or checking with the tire technician to find out the correct tire size for your vehicle.


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