265/50R22 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide

What size tire is 265/50R22 in Inches?

The 265/50R22 tire has an overall diameter of 32.4 inches, a section width of 10.4 inches, and can be mounted on 22 x 7.5-9.5 inches rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 32.4x10.4R22.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	32.4	823.8
Section Width	10.4	265
Rim Height	22	559
Sidewall Height	5.2	132.5
Circumference	101.9	2588

10.4"

32.4"

101.9"

22"

5.2"

621.8 Revs/Mile

To easy understanding, let us break down each component of the 265/50R22 tire size to know what these numbers represent and how they may affect your vehicle's performance:

How tall is a 265/50R22 tire?

The 265/50R22 tire has a width of 10.4 inches (265 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.

How wide is a 265/50R22 tire?

The 265/50R22 tire has a height of 32.4 inches (823.8 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.

265/50R22 sidewall height

The 265/50R22 has a sidewall height of 5.2 inches (132.5 mm). It’s measured from the rim to the outer edge of the tire's tread, expressed as a percentage of tire width.

What size rim do you need for 265/50R22 tire?

You can mount the 265/50R22 tire on a rim with a height of 22 inches and a rim width ranging from 7.5-9.5 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.

265/50R22 circumference

The 265/50R22 tire has a circumference of 101.9 inches (2588 mm), This is the measurement of the distance the tire travels in one revolution.

The tire circumference plays a crucial role in your vehicle's overall performance, affecting its speedometer acceleration, accuracy and fuel efficiency.

265/50R22 Revolutions

The 265/50R22 performs 621.8 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Replacement Tire Sizes for 265/50R22

As a rule, you can replace the tire within a 3% difference in tire diameter (height) of the OEM tire size. However, it should be considered as a general guideline, not a hard and fast rule. Here is a list of compatible tire sizes for 265/50R22: