235/40R22 tire size in inches

A 235/40R22 tire measures

29.4" tall × 9.3" wide

3.70" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 686 revolutions per mile.

235/40R22 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (94 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.

29.4"22" rim3.7"9.3" wide
235/40R22: 29.4 inches tall, 9.3 inches wide, on a 22 inch rim, drawn to scale

235/40R22 specs

Overall diameter (height)29.40 inches (747 mm)
Section width9.25 inches (235 mm)
Sidewall height3.70 inches (94 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter22 inches
Circumference92.4 inches (2,346 mm)
Revolutions per mile686
Revolutions per kilometer426
Approximate rim width7.5" to 9.0"
In inches (flotation style)29.4x9.3R22
Aspect ratio40%

Calculated from the size. Real tires differ by brand, model and tread depth, typically by a few tenths of an inch.

Sizes that can replace 235/40R22 on a 22" wheel

These 22" sizes are within 3% of 235/40R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
315/30R2229.44"12.40"+0.1%60.1 mphCompare
265/35R2229.30"10.43"−0.3%59.8 mphCompare
275/35R2229.58"10.83"+0.6%60.4 mphCompare
305/30R2229.20"12.01"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
325/30R2229.68"12.80"+0.9%60.6 mphCompare
245/40R2229.72"9.65"+1.1%60.6 mphCompare
255/35R2229.03"10.04"−1.3%59.2 mphCompare
355/25R2228.99"13.98"−1.4%59.2 mphCompare
295/30R2228.97"11.61"−1.5%59.1 mphCompare
285/35R2229.85"11.22"+1.5%60.9 mphCompare
335/30R2229.91"13.19"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
345/25R2228.79"13.58"−2.1%58.8 mphCompare

Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
225/70R1717"29.40"0.0%Compare
315/50R1717"29.40"0.0%Compare
245/85R1313"29.40"0.0%Compare
305/35R2121"29.41"0.0%Compare
275/25R2424"29.41"0.0%Compare
215/85R1515"29.39"0.0%Compare
265/45R2020"29.39"0.0%Compare
355/30R2121"29.39"−0.1%Compare
245/80R1414"29.43"+0.1%Compare
265/50R1919"29.43"+0.1%Compare
295/45R1919"29.45"+0.2%Compare
265/40R2121"29.35"−0.2%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 235/40R22 with another size

With 245/40R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.6 mph

245/40R22 is +0.31 inches (+1.1%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

235/40R22245/40R22Difference%
Overall diameter29.40"29.72"+0.31"+1.1%
Section width9.25"9.65"+0.39"+4.3%
Sidewall height3.70"3.86"+0.16"+4.3%
Circumference92.37"93.36"+0.99"+1.1%
Revolutions per mile686.0678.7−7.3−1.1%

Questions

How tall is a 235/40R22 tire?
A 235/40R22 tire is 29.4 inches tall (747 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 3.7 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 235/40R22 mean?
235/40R22 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 40% as tall as the tire is wide (94 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/40R22 tire make?
About 686 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 92.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 235/40R22 tire?
Roughly 7.5" to 9.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 315/30R22 instead of 235/40R22?
315/30R22 is +0.04 inches (+0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.1 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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