275/55R22 In Inches – Tire Size & Rim Fitment Guide

What tire size is 275/55R22 in Inches?

The 275/55R22 tire has an overall diameter of 33.9 inches, a section width of 10.8 inches, and can be mounted on 22 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 33.9x10.8R22.

	Inches	Millimeters
Tire Diameter	33.9	861.3
Section Width	10.8	275
Rim Height	22	559
Sidewall Height	6	151.3
Circumference	106.5	2705.9

10.8"

33.9"

106.5"

22"

6"

594.8 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 275/55R22 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:

How big is a 275/55R22 tire?

A 275/55R22 tire has a height of 33.9 inches (861.3 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.

How wide is a 275/55R22 tire?

The 275/55R22 tire has a width of 10.8 inches (275 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.

You can put a slightly narrower or wider tire on a rim as long as it falls within the manufacturer's recommended tire width range.

275/55R22 sidewall height

The 275/55R22 has a sidewall height of 6 inches (151.3 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 I need for 275/55R22 tire?

You can mount the 275/55R22 tire on a rim with a height of 22 inches.

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

275/55R22 circumference

The 275/55R22 tire has a circumference of 106.5 inches (2705.9 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.

275/55R22 Revolutions

The 275/55R22 performs 594.8 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Compatible Tire Sizes for 275/55R22

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 275/55R22: