245/55R22 tire size in inches
A 245/55R22 tire measures
32.6" tall × 9.6" wide
5.31" sidewall on a 22" wheel. 618 revolutions per mile.
245/55R22 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
245/55R22 specs
| Overall diameter (height) | 32.61 inches (828 mm) |
|---|---|
| Section width | 9.65 inches (245 mm) |
| Sidewall height | 5.31 inches (135 mm) |
| Wheel (rim) diameter | 22 inches |
| Circumference | 102.4 inches (2,602 mm) |
| Revolutions per mile | 618 |
| Revolutions per kilometer | 384 |
| Approximate rim width | 7.0" to 8.5" |
| In inches (flotation style) | 32.6x9.6R22 |
| 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 245/55R22 on a 22" wheel
These 22" sizes are within 3% of 245/55R22's overall diameter, the range most tire shops treat as interchangeable.
| Size | Diameter | Width | Difference | Real speed at 60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335/40R22 | 32.55" | 13.19" | −0.2% | 59.9 mph | Compare |
| 295/45R22 | 32.45" | 11.61" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 265/50R22 | 32.43" | 10.43" | −0.5% | 59.7 mph | Compare |
| 305/45R22 | 32.81" | 12.01" | +0.6% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 275/50R22 | 32.83" | 10.83" | +0.7% | 60.4 mph | Compare |
| 345/40R22 | 32.87" | 13.58" | +0.8% | 60.5 mph | Compare |
| 325/40R22 | 32.24" | 12.80" | −1.1% | 59.3 mph | Compare |
| 33x12.50R22 | 33.00" | 12.50" | +1.2% | 60.7 mph | Compare |
| 235/55R22 | 32.18" | 9.25" | −1.3% | 59.2 mph | Compare |
| 255/55R22 | 33.04" | 10.04" | +1.3% | 60.8 mph | Compare |
| 285/45R22 | 32.10" | 11.22" | −1.6% | 59.1 mph | Compare |
| 315/45R22 | 33.16" | 12.40" | +1.7% | 61.0 mph | Compare |
Same height on other wheel sizes (plus and minus sizing)
| Size | Wheel | Diameter | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305/65R17 | 17" | 32.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 265/70R18 | 18" | 32.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 295/50R21 | 21" | 32.61" | 0.0% | Compare |
| 285/65R18 | 18" | 32.59" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 345/50R19 | 19" | 32.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 315/55R19 | 19" | 32.64" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 355/45R20 | 20" | 32.58" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 265/75R17 | 17" | 32.65" | +0.1% | Compare |
| 265/65R19 | 19" | 32.56" | −0.1% | Compare |
| 275/40R24 | 24" | 32.66" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 315/35R24 | 24" | 32.68" | +0.2% | Compare |
| 245/65R20 | 20" | 32.54" | −0.2% | Compare |
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Questions
- How tall is a 245/55R22 tire?
- A 245/55R22 tire is 32.6 inches tall (828 mm), calculated from the size. It is 9.6 inches wide with 5.3 inches sidewalls. Real tires vary by a few tenths of an inch between brands and tread patterns.
- What does 245/55R22 mean?
- 245/55R22 means a tire 245 mm wide, with sidewalls 55% as tall as the tire is wide (135 mm), radial construction (R), for a 22 inch wheel.
- How many revolutions per mile does a 245/55R22 tire make?
- About 618 revolutions per mile, based on a circumference of 102.4 inches. Under load the tire flattens slightly, so the maker's published figure is usually a little higher.
- What rim width fits a 245/55R22 tire?
- Roughly 7.0" to 8.5". Check the tire maker's approved rim range for the exact model before buying wheels.
- Can I use 335/40R22 instead of 245/55R22?
- 335/40R22 is −0.06 inches (−0.2%) 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.