265/50R22 tire size in inches
A 265/50R22 tire measures
32.4" tall × 10.4" wide
5.22" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 622 revolutions per mile.
265/50R22 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
265/50R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.43 inches (824 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 10.43 inches (265 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.22 inches (133 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 101.9 inches (2,588 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 622 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 386 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.5" to 9.0" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.4x10.4R22 |
| 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 265/50R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 265/50R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295/45R22 | 32.45" | 11.61" | +0.1% | 60.0 mph | Compare |
| 335/40R22 | 32.55" | 13.19" | +0.4% | 60.2 mph | Compare |
| 245/55R22 | 32.61" | 9.65" | +0.5% | 60.3 mph | Compare |
| 325/40R22 | 32.24" | 12.80" | −0.6% | 59.6 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R22 | 32.18" | 9.25" | −0.8% | 59.5 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R22 | 32.10" | 11.22" | −1.0% | 59.4 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R22 | 32.81" | 12.01" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R22 | 32.83" | 10.83" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 255/50R22 | 32.04" | 10.04" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R22 | 32.87" | 13.58" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 315/40R22 | 31.92" | 12.40" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R22 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/60R18 | 18" | 32.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 305/35R24 | 24" | 32.41" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/60R19 | 19" | 32.46" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 315/50R20 | 20" | 32.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/85R16 | 16" | 32.40" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 245/75R18 | 18" | 32.47" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/55R21 | 21" | 32.48" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/30R24 | 24" | 32.39" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 335/55R18 | 18" | 32.51" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/45R21 | 21" | 32.52" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/60R20 | 20" | 32.52" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 265/40R24 | 24" | 32.35" | −0.3% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 255/50R22narrower: 32.0" × 10.0"
- 275/50R22wider: 32.8" × 10.8"
- 265/45R22lower profile: 31.4" × 10.4"
- 265/55R22taller sidewall: 33.5" × 10.4"
Compare 265/50R22 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 265/50R22 tire?
- A 265/50R22 tire is 32.4 inches tall (824 mm), calculated from the size. It is 10.4 inches wide with 5.2 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 265/50R22 mean?
- 265/50R22 means a tire 265 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (133 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 265/50R22 tire make?
- About 622 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 101.9 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 265/50R22 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 295/45R22 instead of 265/50R22?
- 295/45R22 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.