255/50R22 tire size in inches
A 255/50R22 tire measures
32.0" tall × 10.0" wide
5.02" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 629 revolutions per mile.
255/50R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
255/50R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.04 inches (814 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.02 inches (127 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 100.7 inches (2,557 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 629 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 391 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.0x10.0R22 |
| Aspect ratio | 50% |
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 255/50R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 255/50R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/45R22 | 32.10" | 11.22" | +0.2% | 60.1 mph | Compare |
| 315/40R22 | 31.92" | 12.40" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R22 | 32.18" | 9.25" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 325/40R22 | 32.24" | 12.80" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 355/35R22 | 31.78" | 13.98" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 275/45R22 | 31.74" | 10.83" | −0.9% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 245/50R22 | 31.65" | 9.65" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R22 | 32.43" | 10.43" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 295/45R22 | 32.45" | 11.61" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 305/40R22 | 31.61" | 12.01" | −1.4% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 335/40R22 | 32.55" | 13.19" | +1.6% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 345/35R22 | 31.51" | 13.58" | −1.7% | 59.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/55R21 | 21" | 32.04" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/40R24 | 24" | 32.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/60R20 | 20" | 32.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 235/65R20 | 20" | 32.03" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/65R19 | 19" | 32.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/70R18 | 18" | 32.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/75R17 | 17" | 32.06" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/80R16 | 16" | 32.06" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 255/85R15 | 15" | 32.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/50R20 | 20" | 32.01" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/65R18 | 18" | 32.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/55R18 | 18" | 32.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 245/50R22narrower: 31.6" × 9.6"
- 265/50R22wider: 32.4" × 10.4"
- 255/45R22lower profile: 31.0" × 10.0"
- 255/55R22taller sidewall: 33.0" × 10.0"
Compare 255/50R22 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 255/50R22 tire?
- A 255/50R22 tire is 32.0 inches tall (814 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 5.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/50R22 mean?
- 255/50R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (127 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/50R22 tire make?
- About 629 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 100.7 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/50R22 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 285/45R22 instead of 255/50R22?
- 285/45R22 is +0.06 inches (+0.2%) 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.