305/55R22 In Inches – Tire Size & Wheel Fitment Guide


What tire size is 305/55R22 in Inches?

The 305/55R22 tire has an overall diameter of 35.2 inches, a section width of 12 inches, and can be mounted on 22 inches height of rim. The equivalent tire size in the high flotation system is 35.2x12R22.

InchesMillimeters
Tire Diameter35.2894.3
Section Width12305
Rim Height22559
Sidewall Height6.6167.8
Circumference110.62809.5
tire diameter
12"
35.2"
Tire Side
Tire Circumference
110.6"
22"
6.6"
572.8 Revs/Mile

To make it clear, we'll break down each part of the 305/55R22 tire size to know what these numbers represent & how they may affect your tire's performance:



How big is a 305/55R22 tire?

A 305/55R22 tire has a height of 35.2 inches (894.3 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: 35.2 In.


How wide is a 305/55R22 tire?

The 305/55R22 tire has a width of 12 inches (305 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.

tread width
Tread width: 12 In.


305/55R22 sidewall height

The 305/55R22 has a sidewall height of 6.6 inches (167.8 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: 6.6 In.


What size rim do I need for 305/55R22 tire?

You can mount the 305/55R22 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.

Rim Diameter
Rim height: 22 In.
rim width
Rim width: In.


305/55R22 circumference

The 305/55R22 tire has a circumference of 110.6 inches (2809.5 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: 110.6 In.


305/55R22 Revolutions

The 305/55R22 performs 572.8 revs/mile. Revolutions per mile indicate the number of times a tire rotates while it covers the distance of one mile.

Revolutions
572.8 revs/mile


Compatible Tire Sizes for 305/55R22

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 305/55R22:

Tire SizeDiameterRim (H x W)
345/45R2436.2″ (+2.8%)24″ x n/a
325/55R2236.1″ (+2.5%)22″ x 9.0-12.0″
315/40R2635.9″ (+1.9%)26″ x 10.5-12.5″
375/40R2435.8″ (+1.7%)24″ x 12.5-15.0″
325/45R2435.5″ (+0.8%)24″ x 10.0-12.0″
375/45R2235.3″ (+0.3%)22″ x 12.0-14.0″
315/45R2435.2″ (Equal)24″ x 10.0-12.0″
355/40R2435.2″ (Equal)24″ x n/a
335/35R2635.2″ (Equal)26″ x n/a
315/40R2534.9″ (-0.9%)25″ x 10.5-12.5″
295/55R2234.8″ (-1.1%)22″ x 8-10.5″
325/50R2234.8″ (-1.1%)22″ x 9.5-10.5″
305/45R2434.8″ (-1.1%)24″ x 9.5-11.5″
335/40R2434.6″ (-1.7%)24″ x n/a
385/35R2434.6″ (-1.7%)24″ x 13.0-15.0″
295/45R2434.5″ (-2%)24″ x n/a
315/50R2234.4″ (-2.3%)22″ x n/a
305/35R2634.4″ (-2.3%)26″ x n/a
285/55R2234.3″ (-2.6%)22″ x 8.0-10.0″

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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