Tire Size Box

315/45R22 vs 315/50R22

315/50R22 compared with 315/45R22

+3.7% diameter, 0.0" width

315/50R22 is 34.40" tall vs 33.16". More than the 3% rule of thumb, so check carefully before switching.

33.2"22" rim5.6"12.4" wide
315/45R22 (solid) compared with 315/50R22 (dashed outline), drawn to scale

With 315/50R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

62.2 mph

315/50R22 is +1.24 inches (+3.7%) in overall diameter. That is more than the 3% most shops and makers recommend.

315/45R22315/50R22Difference%
Overall diameter33.16"34.40"+1.24"+3.7%
Section width12.40"12.40"0.00"0.0%
Sidewall height5.58"6.20"+0.62"+11.1%
Circumference104.18"108.08"+3.90"+3.7%
Revolutions per mile608.2586.3−21.9−3.6%

Speedometer difference

If your vehicle came with 315/45R22 and you fit 315/50R22, here is your real speed for each speedometer reading:

Speedometer showsActual speedDifference
20 mph20.7 mph+0.7 mph
30 mph31.1 mph+1.1 mph
40 mph41.5 mph+1.5 mph
50 mph51.9 mph+1.9 mph
60 mph62.2 mph+2.2 mph
65 mph67.4 mph+2.4 mph
70 mph72.6 mph+2.6 mph
75 mph77.8 mph+2.8 mph
80 mph83.0 mph+3.0 mph

Each size on its own

Questions

Which is bigger, 315/45R22 or 315/50R22?
315/50R22 is taller by 1.24 inches (34.40" vs 33.16"). 315/45R22 is the same width.
Can I replace 315/45R22 with 315/50R22?
It is not recommended without checking carefully. The diameter difference is +3.7%, more than the 3% most shops and makers allow. It will throw off the speedometer and may affect ABS, stability control and clearance.
How much will 315/50R22 change my speedometer?
When your speedometer reads 60 mph with 315/50R22 fitted (calibrated for 315/45R22), your real speed is 62.2 mph. Your odometer will under-count miles by about 3.7%.
Will 315/50R22 lift my vehicle?
Ride height changes by half the diameter difference: +0.62 inches of ground clearance at the axle.

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