255/55R22 tire size in inches
A 255/55R22 tire measures
33.0" tall × 10.0" wide
5.52" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 610 revolutions per mile.
255/55R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
255/55R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 33.04 inches (839 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.04 inches (255 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.52 inches (140 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 103.8 inches (2,637 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 610 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 379 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 33.0x10.0R22 |
| Aspect ratio | 55% |
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 255/55R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 255/55R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33x12.50R22 | 33.00" | 12.50" | −0.1% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R22 | 33.16" | 12.40" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 355/40R22 | 33.18" | 13.98" | +0.4% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R22 | 33.22" | 11.22" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R22 | 32.87" | 13.58" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R22 | 32.83" | 10.83" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R22 | 32.81" | 12.01" | −0.7% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R22 | 33.48" | 10.43" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R22 | 32.61" | 9.65" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 325/45R22 | 33.52" | 12.80" | +1.4% | 60.9 mph | Compare |
| 335/40R22 | 32.55" | 13.19" | −1.5% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R22 | 33.61" | 11.61" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/65R20 | 20" | 33.05" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/75R18 | 18" | 33.06" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 255/85R16 | 16" | 33.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 275/65R19 | 19" | 33.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 325/55R19 | 19" | 33.07" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 305/50R21 | 21" | 33.01" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R15 | 15" | 33.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R16 | 16" | 33.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R17 | 17" | 33.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R18 | 18" | 33.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 33x12.50R20 | 20" | 33.00" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/60R20 | 20" | 32.99" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 255/55R22 tire?
- A 255/55R22 tire is 33.0 inches tall (839 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.0 inches wide with 5.5 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 255/55R22 mean?
- 255/55R22 means a tire 255 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (140 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 255/55R22 tire make?
- About 610 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 103.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 255/55R22 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 33x12.50R22 instead of 255/55R22?
- 33x12.50R22 is −0.04 inches (−0.1%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.9 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.