235/50R22 tire size in inches

A 235/50R22 tire measures

31.3" tall × 9.3" wide

4.63" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 645 revolutions per mile.

235/50R22 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.

31.3"22" rim4.6"9.3" wide
235/50R22: 31.3 inches tall, 9.3 inches wide, on a 22 inch rim, drawn to scale

235/50R22 specs

Overall diameter (height)31.25 inches (794 mm)
Section width9.25 inches (235 mm)
Sidewall height4.63 inches (118 mm)
Wheel (rim) diameter22 inches
Circumference98.2 inches (2,494 mm)
Revolutions per mile645
Revolutions per kilometer401
Approximate rim width6.5" to 8.0"
In inches (flotation style)31.3x9.3R22
Aspect ratio50%

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 235/50R22 on a 22" wheel

These 22" sizes are within 3% of 235/50R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.

SizeDiameterWidthDifferenceReal speed at 60
335/35R2231.23"13.19"−0.1%60.0 mphCompare
295/40R2231.29"11.61"+0.1%60.1 mphCompare
265/45R2231.39"10.43"+0.4%60.3 mphCompare
255/45R2231.04"10.04"−0.7%59.6 mphCompare
345/35R2231.51"13.58"+0.8%60.5 mphCompare
285/40R2230.98"11.22"−0.9%59.5 mphCompare
325/35R2230.96"12.80"−0.9%59.4 mphCompare
305/40R2231.61"12.01"+1.1%60.7 mphCompare
245/50R2231.65"9.65"+1.3%60.8 mphCompare
275/45R2231.74"10.83"+1.6%60.9 mphCompare
355/35R2231.78"13.98"+1.7%61.0 mphCompare
245/45R2230.68"9.65"−1.8%58.9 mphCompare

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

SizeWheelDiameterDifference
275/75R1515"31.24"0.0%Compare
325/40R2121"31.24"−0.1%Compare
345/45R1919"31.22"−0.1%Compare
285/50R2020"31.22"−0.1%Compare
225/75R1818"31.29"+0.1%Compare
305/55R1818"31.21"−0.1%Compare
305/30R2424"31.20"−0.2%Compare
265/35R2424"31.30"+0.2%Compare
335/50R1818"31.19"−0.2%Compare
355/40R2020"31.18"−0.2%Compare
235/55R2121"31.18"−0.2%Compare
285/55R1919"31.34"+0.3%Compare

One size up or down

Compare 235/50R22 with another size

With 245/50R22 tires, when your speedometer says 60 mph you are really going

60.8 mph

245/50R22 is +0.39 inches (+1.3%) in overall diameter. That is within the 3% most shops and makers allow.

235/50R22245/50R22Difference%
Overall diameter31.25"31.65"+0.39"+1.3%
Section width9.25"9.65"+0.39"+4.3%
Sidewall height4.63"4.82"+0.20"+4.3%
Circumference98.18"99.42"+1.24"+1.3%
Revolutions per mile645.3637.3−8.0−1.2%

Questions

How tall is a 235/50R22 tire?
A 235/50R22 tire is 31.3 inches tall (794 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.3 inches wide with 4.6 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
What does 235/50R22 mean?
235/50R22 means a tire 235 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (118 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
How many revolutions per mile does a 235/50R22 tire make?
About 645 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 98.2 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
What rim width fits a 235/50R22 tire?
Roughly 6.5" to 8.0". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
Can I use 335/35R22 instead of 235/50R22?
335/35R22 is −0.02 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 60.0 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.

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