305/50R22 tire size in inches
A 305/50R22 tire measures
34.0" tall × 12.0" wide
6.00" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 593 revolutions per mile.
305/50R22 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
305/50R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 34.01 inches (864 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 12.01 inches (305 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 6.00 inches (153 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 106.8 inches (2,714 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 593 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 368 |
| Approximate rim width | 9.0" to 10.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 34.0x12.0R22 |
| 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 305/50R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 305/50R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275/55R22 | 33.91" | 10.83" | −0.3% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 335/45R22 | 33.87" | 13.19" | −0.4% | 59.8 mph | Compare |
| 345/45R22 | 34.22" | 13.58" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 285/55R22 | 34.34" | 11.22" | +1.0% | 60.6 mph | Compare |
| 295/50R22 | 33.61" | 11.61" | −1.2% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 315/50R22 | 34.40" | 12.40" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 325/45R22 | 33.52" | 12.80" | −1.4% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 265/55R22 | 33.48" | 10.43" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 355/45R22 | 34.58" | 13.98" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
| 295/55R22 | 34.78" | 11.61" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
| 285/50R22 | 33.22" | 11.22" | −2.3% | 58.6 mph | Compare |
| 325/50R22 | 34.80" | 12.80" | +2.3% | 61.4 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355/50R20 | 20" | 33.98" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 285/80R16 | 16" | 33.95" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 275/65R20 | 20" | 34.07" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 285/85R15 | 15" | 34.07" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 325/55R20 | 20" | 34.07" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 345/55R19 | 19" | 33.94" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 295/60R20 | 20" | 33.94" | −0.2% | Compare |
| 315/40R24 | 24" | 33.92" | −0.3% | Compare |
| 295/65R19 | 19" | 34.10" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 315/65R18 | 18" | 34.12" | +0.3% | Compare |
| 315/60R19 | 19" | 33.88" | −0.4% | Compare |
| 285/75R17 | 17" | 33.83" | −0.5% | Compare |
One size up or down
- 295/50R22narrower: 33.6" × 11.6"
- 315/50R22wider: 34.4" × 12.4"
- 305/45R22lower profile: 32.8" × 12.0"
- 305/55R22taller sidewall: 35.2" × 12.0"
Compare 305/50R22 with another size
Questions
- How tall is a 305/50R22 tire?
- A 305/50R22 tire is 34.0 inches tall (864 mm), calculated from the size. It is 12.0 inches wide with 6.0 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 305/50R22 mean?
- 305/50R22 means a tire 305 mm wide, with sidewalls 50% as tall as the tire is wide (153 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 305/50R22 tire make?
- About 593 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 106.8 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 305/50R22 tire?
- Roughly 9.0" to 10.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 275/55R22 instead of 305/50R22?
- 275/55R22 is −0.10 inches (−0.3%) in overall diameter, so at an indicated 60 mph you would be doing 59.8 mph. Differences under 3% are usually fine, but check clearance, load index and your vehicle's placard.